Welcome to the AVTEC and Cisco Networking Academy Program

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Welcome to AVTEC and the Cisco Networking Academy Program

Different Paths for Different Goals

Networking Academy courses are designed to prepare students for career opportunities, continuing education and globally-recognized certifications:

IT Essentials: This introduction to PC hardware, software, and network operating systems prepares students for CompTIA A+, EUCIP IT Administrator, and CompTIA Server+ certifications and entry-level IT support careers.

CCNA Discovery: This curriculum teaches networking based on application, covering the types of networks students may encounter, from small offices to more complex enterprise models. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for Cisco CCENT™ and Cisco CCNA® certifications and entry-level networking careers. This curriculum is composed of four separate semester long courses and a school may choose to offer the first or all four courses. This curriculum is especially designed to appeal to high school students.

CCNA Exploration: This curriculum teaches networking based on technology, covering protocols and theory at deeper levels reflective of university practices. Students learn the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies to prepare for the CCNA certification and careers in ICT. This curriculum is also composed of four semester long courses.

Cisco Curricula

The program utilizes a comprehensive e-learning curriculum that provides students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy. The Networking Academy delivers web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on labs, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry standard certifications.

In order to teach a curriculum offered through the Cisco Networking Academy Program, a school must first establish a support relationship with AVTEC, who provides the training and support for the particular curriculum they wish to offer. If you are interested in offering Networking Academy Curriculum at your school, information regarding the costs and support structure is available at the following link,
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