Curriculum Update Sweden April 2010

Michael Furminger Technical Manager Europe

Cisco Networking Academy Technical Advocacy

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Cisco Networking Academy

Curricula Portfolio
Networking for Home and Small Businesses Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN CCNA Security

ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing

SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks

TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks

Network Professional Network Specialist Network Associate Network Technician IT Technician IT Essentials
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

CCNP CCNP Security

CCNA Discovery

CCNA Exploration

Packet Tracer

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

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Cisco Networking Academy

Product Roadmap 2010
PT SBA Beta Release Practice exams for CCNA courses
2009 2010

Entrepreneurial Skills Beta

Non-UN Languages Translations

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr ITE 4.1

May

Jun

Jul CCNP 6.0

Aug

Sep

Oct CCNP 6.0

Nov

PT 5.3
Additional

Align to CompTIA

TSHOOT Aligns to new

SWITCH ROUTE

protocols and features

Enhancements

A+ 2009 objectives
Packet Tracer

Cisco CCNP certification exam

Align to new

to support PT based exams and games

Updated

activities

Cisco CCNP certification exams

programming platform

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CCNA Security
Launched July 2009
Enabled for both in-person and blended learning environments
Remote access to lab equipmentNetLab compatible topology Use of videos for some lab configurations

Aligned with CCNA Security certification Complex hands-on lab per chapter with multiple sections Packet tracer activities

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CCNA Security Adoption Western Europe

54 Academies Adopted as of February 2010
9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 4 6

1,343 students enrolled 59 instructors trained 491 instructors grandfathered

8
7 6

5
4 3

2
1 0

Call To Action:
Any major barriers to adoption? Convert NS1/NS2 academies to teach CCNA Security 24 out of 53 converted (45.3%)

Source: MRE CCNA Security Adoption Report, February 14, 2010

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IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.1

Align to CompTIA A+ 2009 Objectives New and updated content including:
New hardware technology New OS information

More troubleshooting skills

Increased network application skills Increased wireless and security skills

Addition of Cisco Packet Tracer activities

Packet Tracers rich simulation environment allows students to explore, experiment, and develop problem solving and troubleshooting skills

ITE: PC Hardware and Software v4.1 out now

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ITE v4.0 European Market Active Students

Theater Name Region # Of Active Students Year Ago # Of Active Students Change From Year Ago % Chg # Of Active Students 475 335 140 42% Austria & Sw itzerland 2,263 1,427 836 59% France 3,683 1,931 1,752 91% Germany 4,357 1,863 2,494 134% European Market European Market Italy 4,732 2,875 1,857 65% Mediterranean 4,225 3,525 700 20% Northern Europe 10,569 8,908 1,661 19% UK and Ireland Grand Total 30,304 20,864 9,440 45% Geo Drilldown #1

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Packet Tracer Skills Based Exams

Provide students with a way to assess their performance and knowledge of networking concepts and skills

Assessment environment presents complex and authentic tasks, immediately scores the exams, and provides rich, detailed feedback integrated with the Gradebook Helps students and instructors identify areas that need improvement to increase student confidence, satisfaction, and success when preparing for the final hands-on skills exam

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Packet Tracer SBA Exam Experience

Launch

Take Exam

Submit It

Automatically Scored

View Feedback

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Packet Tracer SBA Detailed Feedback

Helps Students Identify Areas for Improvement
Proficiency Estimates Detailed Scoring Feedback

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Beta Release of Packet Tracer SBAs

CCNA Discovery Networking for Home and Small Businesses
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

Available Now

Exam Name
Dhomesb Basic Configuration PT Practice SBA DsmbISP Basic Configuration PT Practice SBA
DRSEnt OSPF/ACL PT Practice SBA DCompNtwk Frame Relay/EIGRP PT Practice SBA

CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts

Exam Name
ENetwork Basic Configuration PT Practice SBA ERouting OSPF PT Practice SBA ESwitching Basic Switching/Wireless PT Practice SBA EWAN NAT/ACL PT Practice SBA

LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN

Note: PT Skills-based Assessments Are Available in English Only But Are Available for Use in Non-English Classes
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Beta Progress
Participating
Academies Classes Registered Students Active Students

Global
536 649 9596 3277

Europe
125 167 2234 829

If you are already a participant Thank you !

Please remind your students and instructors to submit their surveys

If you are not a participant Please take a look at

Cisco Packet Tracer Beta Skills Based Assessment Announcement
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Packet Tracer v 5.3

Improved Linksys models, wireless security Cable and DSL enhancements Call Manager Express (VOIP support) FTP server and routers/switches - Server and Client Email system (SMTP POP3) - Server and Client BGP realistic representation of Internet for scenarios Generic IP end devices to create more versatility in device creation Activity Wizard Initial Tree enhancements more scenario variations

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PT 5.3 and CCNA and CCNP Curricula

Version 5.3 enhancements provide new or enhanced functionality to help illustrate the following topics:
CCNA Discovery
D1: improved Linksys and wireless Generic IP end devices D2: better DNS, improved DHCP, wireless security, new FTP, SMTP, POP3, D3: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, BGP D4: New ISR VOIP, Call Manager Express

CCNA Exploration
E1: improved HTTP, DNS, DHCP, new FTP, SMTP, POP3 E2: Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP E3: Improved Linksys models, wireless security, 802.11 E4: New PPPoE, enhanced IPSec, Cable and DSL enhancements

CCNP
Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP

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Packet Tracer 5.2 Protocol Support

Application
HTTP, TFTP, Telnet, SSH, DNS, DHCP , NTP, SNMP ,AAA

Transport
TCP and UDP, TCP Nagle Algorithm & IP Fragmentation, GRE VPN

Network
IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IPv6, ICMPv6, IPSec

RIPv1/v2/ng, Multi-Area OSPF, EIGRP

Static Routing, Route Redistribution, Multilayer Switching, L3 QoS, NAT, CBAL , Zone-based policy firewall and Intrusion Protection System on the ISR

Network Access/Interface
Ethernet (802.3), 802.11, HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP STP, RSTP, VTP, DTP, CDP, 802.1q, PAgP L2 QoS, SLARP, Auto Secure, Simple WEP, WPA, EAP
*New in PT 5.2
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CCNPv6

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Cisco CCNP Certification Revision

CCNP certification revisions officially announced by Cisco on January 26, 2010

Revised CCNP aligns to job role of professional-level network engineer

More emphasis on troubleshootingkey for employers and foundation for expert-level skills Based on rigorous, customer-focused job task analysis

Job titles such as network engineer, system engineer, network support specialist, network administrator, network consultant, system integrator

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CCNP Certification Exam Revisions

Existing CCNP Exams Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) #642-901, 90 min. exam Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) #642-812, 90 min. exam Revised CCNP Exams Implementing Cisco Routing (ROUTE) #642-902, 120 min. exam Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH) #642-813, 120 min. exam Available March 2010 March 2010

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) #642-832, 120 min. exam
Implementing Secure Converged Cisco Wide-Area Networks (ISCW) #642-825, 90 min. exam Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT) #642-845, 90 min. exam
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No replacement

No replacement

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CCNP v6.0 Curriculum

3 new Networking Academy courses align with the 3 new Cisco CCNP certification exams CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing
Replaces CCNP 5.0 Building Scalable Internetworks
Scheduled for release in July 2010

CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks

Replaces CCNP 5.0 Building Multilayer Switched Networks
Scheduled for release in July 2010

CCNP TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks

New course Available April 2010
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CCNP v6.0 Features and Benefits

Provides an in-depth, theoretical overview of advanced routing and switching and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks
Builds on the Cisco CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses with more complex network configurations, diagnosis, and troubleshooting Students gain significant hands-on interaction with networking equipment to prepare them for certification exams and career opportunities

Hands-on labs and case studies help students apply what they learn and develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

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Who Should Enroll?

College and university-level students seeking career-oriented, enterprise-level networking skills

IT professionals wishing to expand their core routing, switching, and network troubleshooting skills to advance their careers
Current CCNA certification holders who wish to build on their CCNA knowledge base

Individuals seeking Cisco CCNP certification

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Course Design

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CCNP v6.0 User Experience

CCNP 5.0
Authored Text
Graphical User Interface (GUI)

CCNP 6.0
Yes - Cisco Press textbooks (traditional and e-book formats)
No

Yes - online
Older GUI browser platform, based on ITE style

Interactive Media
Labs

No
Yes launched from the GUI

n/a
Yes offered standalone

Case Studies
Chapter Quizzes Chapter and Final Exams Skills Based Assessments

Yes
Yes

Yes offered standalone

No

Yes
Yes

Yes same online delivery

Yes

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CCNP v6.0 Course Elements

3 courses, each 1 semester long (~ 70 hours) Delivered leveraging Cisco Press textbook Average 3 complex hands-on labs per chapter
Similar lab approach as CCNP v5.0 NETLAB compatible topologies, enabled for remote operation

1 case study activity per course 1 chapter exam per chapter 1 final exam and 1 skills-based assessment per course Aligned to the new Cisco CCNP certification exams

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CCNP v6.0 Curriculum

Cisco Press Books
Each course uses a textbook developed and published by Cisco Press in close collaboration with Networking Academy Textbooks for SWITCH, ROUTE and TSHOOT courses will be available in printed and electronic (e-Book) formats
English language only, available globally

Order through your Pearson sales rep or directly from www.ciscopress.com

Visit www.ciscopress.com/ccnp for a complete list of titles available

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Scope and Sequence

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CCNP v6.0 Curriculum

Curriculum Objectives
After completing the 3 courses, students will be able to perform the following: Implement, monitor, and maintain routing and switching services in an enterprise campus network. Plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions Implement IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF in an enterprise network. Configure secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers. Implement the secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks. Plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions.

Plan and execute regular network maintenance to monitor and maintain complex enterprise routed and switched IP networks. Perform network troubleshooting using technology-based processes and best practices, based on systematic and industry recognized approaches

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CCNP v6.0 Curriculum

Course Outline
Chapter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing

Routing Services Configuring the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Configuring the Open Shortest Path Protocol Manipulating Routing Updates Implementing Path Control Implementing a BGP Solution for ISP Connectivity Implementing Routing Facilities for Branch Offices and Mobile Workers Implementing IPv6 in the Enterprise Network

SWITCH: Implementing IP Switching

Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks Implementing Spanning Tree Implementing InterVLAN Routing Implementing High Availability and Redundancy in a Campus Network Securing the Campus Infrastructure Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services

TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks

Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks
Troubleshooting Processes for Complex Enterprise Networks Using Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tools and Applications Maintaining and Troubleshooting Campus Switched Solutions Maintaining and Troubleshooting Routing Solutions Troubleshooting Addressing Services Troubleshooting Network Performance Issues Troubleshooting Converged Networks Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network Security Implementations Review and Preparation for Troubleshooting Complex Enterprise Networks

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CCNP v6.0 Learning Environment

Experience-oriented courses employ industry-relevant instructional approaches to prepare students for professional jobs in the industry Can be delivered as an independent curriculum or integrated into a broader course of study, such as IT-related degree and diploma programs or continuing education programs Can be offered in an in-person or a blended distance learning (BDL) environment.

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Course Experience
CCNP 5.0
Authored Text
GUI Interactive Media Labs Case Studies Chapter Quizzes Chapter & Final Exams

CCNP 6.0
Yes Cisco Press Textbook

Yes- Online

Old platform Browser based ITE No style No Yes Launched within the GUI Yes Yes Yes Not applicable Yes Delivered standalone Yes Delivered standalone No Yes

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Instructor Training

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CCNP 6.0 Instructor Training

TSHOOT training is required for ALL instructors
ROUTE & SWITCH training is not required for instructors currently certified to teach both BSI and BMSN Train the trainer will be offered to qualified CCNP CATC/RA instructors for TSHOOT only

CATC/RA instructors will train all local instructors - remote/BDL options should be available when possible

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CCNP v6.0 Training Requirements

v5.0 Instructor Training Completed v6.0 Training Required? ROUTE All CCNP courses BMSN and BSI BMSN only BSI only None of the above No No Yes No Yes SWITCH No No No Yes Yes TSHOOT Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Resources

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For More Information

Available for download on CCNP Course Catalog page on Academy Connection
CCNP At A Glance CCNP Datasheet CCNP v6.0 Scope and Sequence

CCNP v6.0 FAQs

CCNP v6.0 Overview Presentation

Certification information
Cisco CCNP certification
CCNP Exam Combination Tool (note: see FAQ above for exam
availability for Networking Academy students)

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Entrepreneurship Education
World Economic Forum White Paper
Unlock entrepreneurial capabilities to meet global challenges of 21st Century Advance entrepreneurship education as a key driver for sustained social and economic development

Cultivate and provide exposure to entrepreneurial thinking and mindset

Cisco Networking Academy Approach

Teach technology-based entrepreneurial skills
Case study modules with realistic scenarios, highlighting ethics and social benefit aspects of entrepreneurial mindset Learning gameAn engaging game for experiential learning

Aligns with the ICT skills and 21st century skills taught within Networking Academy courses

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Entrepreneurial Skills User Experience

2. Go to Entrepreneurial skills catalog 1. Study ITE or CCNA Curricula 3. Select appropriate Case Study and/or download game

4. Learn related business skills in case study

5. Practice skills in learning game

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Prototype Case Studies

Case Study: Starting an Internet Caf
Think like an entrepreneur Recognize an opportunity Calculating costs Creating a business plan

Case Study: Making a Business Successful

Assess core business Customer and market analysis Review and revise business plan Consider adding services to increase profits Plan for future growth
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Prototype Game
An Engaging Game for Experiential Learning Within the Context of Realistic Scenarios

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Entrepreneurial Skills Beta Plan

Conduct a beta to gather broad customer feedback from instructors and students globally starting late April 2010
What: 5 Case Studies + Game enhancements English only:
Case Study Charging for Expertise Starting an Internet Caf Making the Business Successful Providing Outsource Services Contractor Services Pre-Req / Use In ITE CCNA D1, CCNA E1 CCNA D3 , CCNA E3

Who:
Available to all academies, all courses, all instructors. Invite all instructors to expose students to entrepreneurial skills and incorporate the case studies and game into in their classes

How:
Accessible through AC Instructors exposed to all case studies & game on Instructor Class Home Page
Instructors check boxes what they want students to have access from Student Class Home Page

Instructors and students are requested to provide their feedback on content, game play, overall experience
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Translation
UN Languages 32 Translated Courses Available IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
Arabic, French, Russian, and Spanish

CCNA Discovery: All four courses

French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

CCNA Exploration: All four courses

French, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Non-UN Languages 39 Translated Courses Available

Brazilian & European Portuguese, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Romanian, Turkish

CCNA Discovery:
Hungarian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Romanian

CCNA Exploration:
Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Polish, Traditional Chinese
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Collaborative Global Community

www.academynetspace.com

Play
NetSpace Challenge: Daily questions on networking and IT Skills Pursuit: Networking Scenarios

Connect
To Academies

Collaborate
Provide feedback on games in the Game Space Submit questions for NetSpace Challenge

Win
Prize Room

To Individuals
To your own personal Social Networks

Recognition on leader boards

Current Statistics
Over 62,000 registered users Over 14,000 registered in the European Countries
80% students, 8% instructors, 12% affiliates and others
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Game Space
Launched Dec, 2009
NEW games and more to come next year
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Netacad in facebook

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Netacad in twitter

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Non-UN Language NetAcad Translation Pilots

Available In Progress Planned

Languages Br Portuguese German Greek Hindi Hungarian Italian Japanese

ITE

D1

D2

D3

D4

E1

E2

E3

E4

Korean
Polish Port Portuguese

Romanian
Turkish Tr Chinese
ITE = IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software Course Released In Progress Planned 39 Translated Courses Available D1 D4 = CCNA Discovery, Courses 1, 2, 3, 4 Presentation_ID 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Updated: February 2010 Cisco Confidential E1 E4 = CCNA Exploration, Courses 1, 2, 3, 4

= Released in Q2FY10, All others released prior to Q2FY10

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Translation Roadmap

Q3FY10 February March D4 Hungarian April May

Q4FY10 June July August E3 Korean

Q1FY11

Q2FY11

Q3FY11 April May

Q4FY11 June July August

Q1FY12 September October

September October November December January February March ITE Greek ITE BanglaE3 Polish ITE FrenchITE Arabic

ITE Port Port 4.0 German D1 E2 Korean D2 v4.1 JP

D2 GermanD2 Port Port Por Portuguese D1 ITE Hindi ITE HebrewITE Romanian Polish ITE SpanishTE RussianTE Br Portuguese E4 I I

ITE Hungarian Japanese Portugal Portuguese ITE ITE ITE Italian ITE Polish ITE Turkish

E4 Tr Chinese

E3 Tr Chinese X D4 Japanese ITE Polish re-release D1 Romanian

XX X

Released In Progress Placeholder X = Reserved for other for other NetAcad releases X = Reserved NetAcad release

Placeholders continue into Q1FY12 Supplemented funding needs in Q3FY10 Moving forward can only release 2 CVLs per month

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