CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Program

Online Program Overview
Description
Length & Time
Course Materials
Tuition & College Information

Description

This program prepares the student for the Cisco CCNA Certification exam. Courses are delivered meeting Cisco^® Networking Academy^® Program standards.

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We deliver our courses in a blended online and onsite method.

You must take the courses in order (CCNA 1 - CCNA 2 - CCNA 3 - CCNA 4). Under some circumstances you may be allowed to enroll in a course without having completed the previous online course(s). This can only be done by meeting certain requirements and with instructor permission. For more information contact jwythe@francistuttle.com or call 405-717-4339. Course duration is 12 weeks.

Final Exams

Cisco Networking Academy 1: Networking Fundamentals
Demonstrate specified competencies in various routers, switches, cable analyzers, smart remotes, and cable meters. Demonstrate knowledge of the OSI reference model, the basics of network layout and function, and the elements of TCP/IP. Set up and configure a local area network.

• 24 contact hours
• 6 scheduled onsite labs
• 11 modules with exams
• Performance exam
• Online final exam

Competencies Covered

• Basics of Ethernet Technologies
• Cabling LANs and WANs
• Network Media
• Basics of TCP/IP and IP Addressing
• Routing Fundamentals

Lab Meeting Dates

Cisco Networking Academy 2: Routing Technologies
This course covers basic router and switch commands, including packet filtering (ACLs).

• 20 contact hours
• 4 scheduled onsite labs
• 4 scheduled online chat sessions
• 11 modules with exams
• Performance exam
• Online final exam

Competencies Covered

• Basics of Configuring Routers
• Routing Protocols
• TCP/IP Concepts
• Access Control Lists
• Networking Troubleshooting Skills

Lab Meeting Dates

Cisco Networking Academy 3: Advanced Routing and Switching
Demonstrate and understand virtual LANs, data-link layer network addressing, simple network management protocols, interior gateway routing protocol, enhanced interior gateway protocol, classless IP, and wide networking.

• 12 contact hours
• 3 scheduled onsite labs
• 4 scheduled online chat sessions
• 9 modules with exams
• Performance exam
• Online final exam

Competencies Covered

• VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask)
• Basics of OSPF and EIGRP
• Switch Concepts and Configuration
• Spanning-Tree Protocol
• VLANs and VTP

Lab Meeting Dates

Cisco Networking Academy 4: Advanced Network and Design Management
Demonstrate competencies in project based experimental activity and network design and demonstrate knowledge in trends and developments in the field of networking.

• 12 contact hours
• 3 scheduled onsite labs
• 4 scheduled online chat sessions
• 6 modules with exams
• Performance exam
• Online final exam

Competencies Covered

• ISDN and DDR
• Frame Relay
• PPP
• WAN Technologies
• NAT, PAT and DHCP

Lab Meeting Dates

Who can Attend?
Anyone interested in learning about Internet technologies.

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Length & Time

Each of the four courses are an average of 150 hours total. Duration per course is 12 weeks.

Workload
This is an intensive course requiring about 12.5 hours a week. The time commitment for these courses will vary depending on your input, needs, and personal study habits. Your work load will include online modules, labs, and exams. Inability to meet this time requirement will reduce your ability to receive the maximum benefit from the courses, or in some cases to complete them.

Courses will be delivered in a blended online and onsite method. There are no official class times for the online portion. We will schedule your onsite exams and labs. Please see the description for more specific information.

CCNA program have numerous start dates. The offering start date for 2008-2009 are:

Cisco Networking Academy 1: Networking Fundamentals
August 18, 2008 - Syn# 73293 - Enroll here
November 17, 2008 - Syn# 73295

Cisco Networking Academy 2: Routing Technologies
August 18, 2008 - Syn# 73296 - Enroll here
November 17, 2008 - Syn# 73298

Cisco Networking Academy 3: Advanced Routing and Switching
August 18, 2008 - Syn# 73299 - Enroll here
November 17, 2008 - Syn# 73300

Cisco Networking Academy 4: Advanced Network and Design Management
August 18, 2008 - Syn# 73302 - Enroll here
November 17, 2008 - Syn# 73303

This program is associated with Cyber Security, for more information you can
contact jwythe@francistuttle.com for more information or call 405-717-4339.

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Course Materials

Students can order textbooks and software from our online bookstore. All materials should be ordered prior to the first day of class. Students, who do not have the required materials when courses begin, may miss assignment deadlines. The materials may include texts, CDs, software, and online content.

Note: Students in the U.S. should order 3 - 4 weeks in advance. Students outside the U.S. should order 4 - 6 weeks in advance. However, students with disabilities requiring audio books, large print, or other accommodations should contact the Online Student Support Specialist.

Book Buyback
Used books and book buyback are available. Visit the online bookstore for more information.

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Tuition & College Information

Tuition is set by Francis Tuttle Technology Center. Published program tuition rates will apply throughout the duration of your course work and will not be subject to increases. If you drop or suspend your studies, however, the current effective tuition rates will apply to subsequent offerings.

Tuition Costs

Approximate costs for tuition, books, and software:

Book buyback is available. Visit the online bookstore for more information.

Optional Costs

Additional costs for college credit and certification exams:

Tuition Refund

1. Full refunds must be requested 3 business days prior to the course start date.
2. Refunds requested less than 3 business days before course start will be subject to a $10 processing fee.
3. Any refund must be requested prior to the beginning of the second week of the course. No refunds issued after the second week has started.

• When paying by check, please allow ten (10) banking days for refund processing.
• When paying by cash, VISA or MasterCard, your refund will take approximately five (5) business days.
• Full refund available for classes cancelled by Francis Tuttle.
• Textbook refunds not available. (if applicable)

For more information regarding tuition payment options, please call our Career Planning Center at 1.877.717.0296 or 405.717.4900, or contact us via e-mail at  contact@francistuttle.com.

College Credit Information
Contact jwythe@francistuttle.com for more information or call 405-717-4339.

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