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The Cisco Networking Academy is an innovative global education initiative that provides Information and Communications Technology education to students to improve their career and economic opportunities. Students prepare for a variety of certifications exams in computer networking through Cisco IT Essentials and Cisco CCNA Exploration.
Business Computer Information Systems I (1 credit): Students focus on word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation management, desktop publishing, internet research, web pages and networking. Microsoft Office Professional is used to develop technology skills for personal, business, and educational use. Students will develop necessary skills for high school advanced technology courses, college work and career preparation. This is an advanced technical credit course and a local articulated credit course with the Art Institute of Houston.
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Business Computer Information Systems II Microsoft Office Specialist (BCIS II-MOS) (LAB) ( 2 credits): Like BCIS I, BCIS II-MOS prepares juniors and seniors to apply technology skills to personal and business situations, at a more advanced level. Students will complete the course with a level of competency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications expected in the world of business. For a fee of $49.00 per exam, students in this course have the option of taking the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. This certification is globally recognized as the standard for demonstrating desktop skills with the Microsoft Office Suite. This course has a local articulated credit with The Art Institute of Houston.
Computer Maintenance Technician I
(Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware & Software and Cisco IT Essentials Network Operating Systems)
(2 credits): This course is a hands-on, lab-oriented class introducing students to information technology and data communications. Students will learn how to build a computer, install the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, add peripherals and multimedia capabilities and connect computers to LANs and to the Internet. The course stresses laboratory safety and working effectively in a group environment to help students prepare for exciting career opportunities in computer technology. After successful completion of the fall semester students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Cisco Corporation for IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software and will be prepared for the industry-recognized CompTIA A+ certification exams. A minimum of 2 exams must be taken. The cost of the Certification Exams is controlled by CompTIA. Please check the CompTIA website at www.comptia.org for the latest exam prices.
During the spring semester students will continue training in the lab through multi-user, multi-tasking network operating systems. Instruction is designed to provide an overview of network operating systems, with specific focus on the characteristics of Linux and Windows 2000 operating systems. Acquired competencies include configuring network services, using fundamental command-line features of the Linux and Windows Server environments, exploring features such as Applications Manager, Text Editor, printing, mail and performing basic administrative tasks in both operating systems. This course prepares students for challenging careers such as skilled hardware and network operating system professionals. After successful completion of the spring semester students will receive a Certificate of Completion from MCTC for IT Essentials: Network Operating Systems and will be prepared for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam. The cost of the Certification Exams is controlled by CompTIA. Please check the CompTIA website at www.comptia.org for the latest exam prices.
Internetworking Technologies I (2 credits)
(CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals & CCNA Exploration Routing Protocols & Concepts):
The Cisco Computer Networking curriculum prepares the student to become a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA). The course content covers the basics of computer networking such as Ethernet technologies, cabling LANs and WANs, network media, basics of TCP/IP and IP addressing, routers and routing basics such as configuring routers, router protocols, TCP/IP concepts, and networking troubleshooting skills through the use of online Cisco curriculum, hands-on labs, commercial design and network administration tools.
After successful completion of each semester students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Cisco Corporation and are prepared to take the 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part I exam (ICND1). Upon successful completion of the ICND1 exam students will be awarded the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification. This is the first step toward achieving a CCNA certification, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections. This is an advanced technical credit course.
Internetworking Technologies II (Available in 2009-2010 for 2 credits)
(CCNA Exploration LAN Switching & Wireless & CCNA Exploration Accessing the WAN): The Cisco Computer Networking curriculum prepares students to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This lab-based course includes activities and instruction in basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. Some of the protocols included are: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol, Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs, Ethernet, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).
After successful completion of each semester students will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Cisco Corporation and are prepared to take the 640-801 Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam, the certification need to reach Professional or Expert level in the Cisco Career Certification tracks. This is an advanced technical credit course.
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