The Cisco Networking Academy Program is pleased to announce the next generation of the CCNA curricula. The new curricula will be available to Academies in 2007, and we will be communicating with you in greater detail over the coming months. There are no plans at present to retire the existing CCNA curriculum.
We are confident that the new curricula will allow instructors to teach CCNA concepts more easily and effectively to students at different skill levels.
We have developed two separate curricula in response to feedback from administrators, students, and instructors.
One curriculum is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, while the other is designed for students with basic PC usage skills.
Two New CCNA Curricula
CCNA for advanced learning (CCNA-A*) offers students in-depth theory, challenging labs, and information about protocol operation. It prepares students to be successful IT professionals in small-to-medium businesses as well as enterprise and service provider environments.
CCNA-A is designed to be part of an integrated curriculum or continuing education program at postsecondary institutions such as technical schools, colleges, and universities. CCNA-A is for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills, such as students who are pursuing degrees in engineering, maths, or science.
CCNA for foundational learning (CCNA-B*) provides a hands-on approach to learning about networking. It uses easy-to-follow labs to help students learn the general theory needed to build networks. CCNA-B allows for quick application of learned concepts to encourage students to consider further education in IT, and teaches applied skills throughout the four-course series to help prepare students for entry-level IT careers.
CCNA-B is designed to be delivered as an independent curriculum or possibly integrated into a broader course of study at upper-secondary institutions, vocational and technical schools, and colleges. It is for students with basic PC usage skills.
Both CCNA-A and CCNA-B will prepare students for the CCNA certification, but in different ways. New features in both of the next-generation curricula include embedded “e-Doing” or practical, experiment-based learning, as well as enhanced instructional features and an updated graphical user interface.
* Please note that the new curricula have not been officially named yet and that the terms CCNA-A and CCNA-B are temporary.
Availability
The English versions of CCNA-A courses 1 and 2 and CCNA-B courses 1 and 2 will be available in the June-August 2007 timeframe. The English versions of CCNA-A courses 3 and 4 and CCNA-B courses 3 and 4 will be available in the November-December 2007 timeframe. The current CCNA curriculum will continue to be made available for as long as it aligns with Academies’ needs and certification requirements. There are no plans at present to retire the existing CCNA course.
Cisco is committed to translating the new CCNA curricula into other languages. More information about Cisco-sponsored translations will be announced in the June-August 2007 timeframe.
On-Going Communication Process
Cisco is continually revising the Networking Academy program curricula to improve teaching and better fit student interests and goals. To keep you informed and assist with planning, we aim to communicate changes as early as possible.
We are still finalizing some of the product details, which is why some of your questions may not be answered in the materials we are providing now. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
For Additional Information
Please be sure to read the At-A-Glance and FAQs for more information:
New Cisco CCNA Curricula Q&A (EMEA) (PDF - 601 KB)- New Cisco CCNA Curricula At-A-Glance (EMEA) (PDF - 77 KB)
Contact your country or theatre representative for assistance with any additional questions.