Mission Statement

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate is designed to provide students with hands-on networking experience in associate-level technologies that focuses on core routing and switching. Instruction includes, but is not limited to networking standards, LAN protocols, WAN protocols, cabling standards, IP addressing, and various routing protocols. The certificate is career-focused and certification aligned aimed at helping students prepare for entry level networking opportunities.

Goals/Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1 Graduates of the program will demonstrate the ability to design and install networks.

Students will be able to design and install basic networks.
Students will be able to design and install advanced networks.

GOAL 2 Graduates of the program will configure associate to enterprise-level settings and features on Cisco routers and switches.

Students will be able to configure associate-level routed and switched networks.
Students will be able to configure enterprise-level routed and switched networks.

GOAL 3 Graduates of the program will demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot router and switch configurations using associate to enterprise-level methodologies.

Students will be able to monitor and maintain networks.
Students will be able to troubleshoot the network using proper methodologies and techniques.

GOAL 4 Graduates of the program will demonstrate ethical behaviors in self management, teamwork, and building relationships on entry into the workforce.

Students will work in teams to complete labs and practical simulations.
Students will work as individuals on self-paced simulations

Accreditation

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate

To Remain in and Graduate from the Program

Students enrolled in this program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements. Students should submit an "Application for Degree/Certificate" after completing 8 hours.

program COURSES	TITLES	Credit Hours
CMCIS 151	NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS	4
CMCIS 152	ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS	4
CMCIS 153	SCALING NETWORKS	4
CMCIS 154	WAN COMMUNICATION	4

Semester	Courses
1st Semester	CMCIS 151; CMCIS 152
2nd Semester	CMCIS 153; CMCIS 154

CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE (CCNA): CERTIFICATE [CAREER PROGRAM]

Total Credit Hours: 16

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