The Cisco Networking Academy at Erie Community College

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1 The Cisco Networking Academy at Erie Community College

2 The Academy History and Goals In existence since 1997, the Cisco Networking Academy delivers a comprehensive, 21st century learning experience to help students develop the foundational IT skills needed to design, build, and manage networks, along with career skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.

3 The Cisco Networking Academy courses not only educate and train students, but also prepare students for industry certification exams, like: CompTIA s A+ and Network+ Cisco s Entry-Level Certs, CCENT and CCNA Cisco s CCNA Specialty Tracks in Security and Voice Cisco s Professional Cert, CCNP Certification is the Key to Getting Hired Get Trained. Get Certified. Get Hired!

4 Not only are Academy courses inexpensive, but the interactive, multimedia, online text book is free with the majority of our courses, along with a network simulator that can be used for building and testing networks Students can also download free software like Windows 7 Students can also qualify for half-price exam vouchers for taking the certification exams

5 Most of the academy course offerings are taught in a distance learning hybrid fashion, which means you re in the classroom only about half the time of a normal seated class Students can complete two classes and earn 6 college credits by attending class only one evening (or Saturday) each week during the 15 week semester Classes are held at ECC South and Ingram Micro Note: Ingram Micro is located just across the street from ECC North

6 The Academy Course Catalog Certification Track Preparation Courses CompTIA A+ Computer Support Technician TE-180 IT Essentials 1 TE-181 IT Essentials 2 CCNA and CCENT Certification TE-185 CCNA 1 - Networking Fundamentals TE-270 CCNA 2 - LAN Switching and Wireless TE-271 CCNA 3 - Routing Protocols and Concepts TE-272 CCNA 4 - Accessing the WAN CCNA Security CCNA Voice CCNP TE-275 CCNA Security TE-279 CCNA Voice TE-276 CCNP 1 - Implementing IP Switching TE-277 CCNP 2 - Implementing IP Routing TE-278 CCNP 3 - Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks

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8 There are several ways to earn a degree that includes Academy courses: Pursue a two-year associates degree in Networking and Telecommunications Technology Pursue a one-year certificate in Network Support Technology Pursue a two-year associates degree in Information Technology with a Networking Concentration Pursue a two-year associates degree in General Studies Use the credits earned as technical electives in any related four-year bachelors degree

9 Academy Courses Prepare Students for Careers Like: Network Engineer Network and Computer Systems Administrator Computer Security Specialist LAN Administrator Systems Administrator Technical Support Specialist Network Support Technician Help-Desk Technician Network Installer

10 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment in this field is expected to grow 28 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks Median Salary: $69,160 per year; $33.25 per hour, depending on education, certifications, and experience.

11 90% of all jobs in this field are not with the large telecom companies like Verizon and Time Warner Jobs can be found at all types of companies, public and private, because they all have networks that need to be maintained We re Networking the World

12 Academy Instructors also work for companies who hire Academy graduates, like: Cisco Systems Ingram Micro Moog Finger Lakes Technology Group M &T Bank AAA of Western and Central NY Erie 1 BOCES Erie Community College

13 Find us on LinkedIn and Facebook One of the best ways to keep up with the Cisco Networking Academy at ECC is to Join our Group on LinkedIn and/or Like us on Facebook

14 Getting Admitted to ECC and Registered for Academy Courses is Really Very Easy First, fill out a short online application After being admitted, send an to [email protected] stating the courses you would like to take, or we can meet and discuss your options We will then take care of enrolling you in classes and ing you the statement with further instructions

15 Want more information? For more information about the Cisco Networking Academy at ECC, visit: You may also call Jim Stranz at (716) or send to

16 Technology is Key to Development The two fundamental equalizers in the global economy are the Internet and education. The Internet is creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses, individuals and governments and the winners will be those with the right skills and knowledge to compete. John Chambers President and CEO Cisco Systems, Inc.