Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation Certificate
Total Program Credits: 12
The Cisco Certified Network program prepares students to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size router and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. Includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts, and hands-on, performance-based skills. Prepares students to sit for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exams.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preparation program, the graduate will be able to:
- explain the holistic nature and principles of modern computing architectures, theories, and practices;
- configure a router, manage Cisco IOS software, configuring routing protocols on routers, and set the access lists to control the access to routers;
- use advanced IP addressing techniques Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), Intermediate Routing Protocols (RIP v2, Single-Area OSPF, EIGRP), command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP).
- use advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques,Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Address Translation [PAT]) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and terminology, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR), frame relay, network management, and optical networking.
(Summer 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
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| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
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This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
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