Networking Technology is a four-course program designed for individuals interested in developing skills in designing, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting business computer networks.  Students will work with network switches, routers and patch cables.  Each student will become a designer, installer and operator of networks.  The curriculum is accessed over the Internet, which is updated constantly to ensure the students receive current information from leaders in the networking industry. The curriculum and assessments are accessed online.

CCNA1:  Networking Basics (TC)
NET 212 CISCO Networking

CCNA1:  Networking Basics is a foundation course in understanding basic computer networking.  In this course you will study the OSI model, industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing, networking components and basic network design.

Available Credit: IWCC:  NET 212 CISCO Networking  (3 Credit Hours) High School: 3 Credits

CCNA2:  Routers & Routing Basics (TC)
 NET 222 CISCO Routers

CCNA2:  Routers & Routing Basics will allow you to gain a basic understanding of router and routing.  You will practice setting up their configuration and how to manage routers to have a successful computer network environment. In order to get to CCNA2, CCNA3, and CCNA4 a student has to pass the previous class with a 70% or better.

Available Credit: IWCC: NET 222 CISCO Routers 3 Credit Hours High School: 3 Credits

CCNA3:  Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing (TC) – NET 232 CISCO Switches

CCNA3:  Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing will allow you to work more efficiently with network routers in dealing with the shortage of IPv4 addresses and more complex routing protocols.  You will practice on switches in setting up their configuration and how to manage switches to have a successful computer network design.In order to get to CCNA2, CCNA3, and CCNA4 a student has to pass the previous class with a 70% or better.

Available Credit: IWCC:  NET 232 CISCO Switches (3 Credit hrs) High School credit:  3  Credits

CCNA4:  WAN Technologies (TC) NET 242 CISCO Wide Area Networks

CCNA4:  WAN Technologies will allow you to work with a variety of Wide-Area Network technologies and gain a basic understanding of WANs.  You will configure devices for different technologies, such as PPP, ISDN/DDR, and Frame Relay.  You will learn how to effectively design a WAN, along with the proper standards and usage for each of these types of technologies. In order to get to CCNA2, CCNA3, and CCNA4 a student has to
pass the previous class with a 70% or better.

Available Credit: IWCC:  NET 242 CISCO Wide   Area Networks (3 Credit hrs) High School credit:  3  Credits

For more Detailed information about requirements and prerequisites download the Class Booklet (pdf format)