Cisco Networking Academy ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks  Cisco Networking Academy Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN CCNA Security CCNP Network Professional IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software CCNP Network Specialist Packet Tracer Security CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration Network Associate NOTE: this is a build slide Our current portfolio consists of 13 courses IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software —provides an overview of how the internal components of a computer work The course covers laptops and portable devices, assembling/disassembling PC components, wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues associated with installing, configuring and troubleshooting and a PC. CCNA Discovery (4 courses) —provides an introduction to networking. It teaches networking based on application and helps students develop foundational routing, switching, and WAN knowledge and experience, which can be applied toward entry-level careers in networking for small and medium-sized businesses. CCNA Exploration (4 courses) —provides an introduction to networking. It teaches networking based on technology. It covers routing, switching, and WAN protocols and theory at deeper levels to help students succeed in networking-related degree programs and a range of professions. CCNA Security –helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of network security concepts, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn the Cisco CCNA Security certification and become entry-level security specialists. CCNP (3 courses) —the CCNP curriculum focuses on the advanced routing, secure wide area access, multilayer switching, and networking management skills required to implement and maintain converged enterprise networks. The global, generally available (GA) release of TSHOOT is scheduled for April 2010, ROUTE and SWITCH will be available in July 2010. Cisco Packet Tracer — Provides a realistic simulation and visualization learning environment that supplements classroom equipment. Cisco Packet Tracer is a foundational teaching tool for CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration, withPacket Tracer activities embedded in the course content. Both curricula include embedded e-doing, which applies the principle that people learn best by interacting with computer-based activities. Interactive learning promotes the exploration of networking concepts and experimentation with tools such as Packet Tracer and Flash-based activities to help students develop a greater understanding of networking technologies. Packet Tracer activities are also available for IT Essentials and CCNA Security. Network Technician IT Essentials IT Technician Student Networking Knowledge and Skills 1

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Cisco CCNP Certification Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks Appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions CCNP certification requires three separate certification exams Demonstrates skill for enterprise roles such as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html 5

CCNP v6.0 Curricula & Exam Alignment Networking Academy CCNP courses align with the three Cisco CCNP certification exams NetAcad CCNP Course Cisco CCNP Certification Exam CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing Implementing Cisco Routing (ROUTE) #642-902, 120 min. exam CCNP SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks Implementing Cisco Switched Networks (SWITCH) #642-813, 120 min. exam CCNP TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) #642-832, 120 min. exam Exams are longer to accommodate scenario-based complex items, where a single scenario drives multiple, related questions.

CCNP v6.0 Features and Benefits Provides an in-depth, theoretical overview of advanced routing and switching and troubleshooting complex enterprise networks Builds on the Cisco CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses with more complex network configurations, diagnosis, and troubleshooting Students gain significant hands-on interaction with networking equipment to prepare them for certification exams and career opportunities Hands-on labs and case studies help students apply what they learn and develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

Who Should Enroll? College and university-level students seeking career-oriented, enterprise-level networking skills IT professionals wishing to expand their core routing, switching, and network troubleshooting skills to advance their careers Current CCNA certification holders who wish to build on their CCNA knowledge base Individuals seeking Cisco CCNP certification http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks  Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN CCNA Security CCNP Network Professional IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software CCNP Network Specialist Packet Tracer Security CCNA Discovery CCNA Exploration Network Associate NOTE: this is a build slide Our current portfolio consists of 13 courses IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software —provides an overview of how the internal components of a computer work The course covers laptops and portable devices, assembling/disassembling PC components, wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues associated with installing, configuring and troubleshooting and a PC. CCNA Discovery (4 courses) —provides an introduction to networking. It teaches networking based on application and helps students develop foundational routing, switching, and WAN knowledge and experience, which can be applied toward entry-level careers in networking for small and medium-sized businesses. CCNA Exploration (4 courses) —provides an introduction to networking. It teaches networking based on technology. It covers routing, switching, and WAN protocols and theory at deeper levels to help students succeed in networking-related degree programs and a range of professions. CCNA Security –helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of network security concepts, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn the Cisco CCNA Security certification and become entry-level security specialists. CCNP (3 courses) —the CCNP curriculum focuses on the advanced routing, secure wide area access, multilayer switching, and networking management skills required to implement and maintain converged enterprise networks. The global, generally available (GA) release of TSHOOT is scheduled for April 2010, ROUTE and SWITCH will be available in July 2010. Cisco Packet Tracer — Provides a realistic simulation and visualization learning environment that supplements classroom equipment. Cisco Packet Tracer is a foundational teaching tool for CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration, withPacket Tracer activities embedded in the course content. Both curricula include embedded e-doing, which applies the principle that people learn best by interacting with computer-based activities. Interactive learning promotes the exploration of networking concepts and experimentation with tools such as Packet Tracer and Flash-based activities to help students develop a greater understanding of networking technologies. Packet Tracer activities are also available for IT Essentials and CCNA Security. Network Technician IT Essentials IT Technician Student Networking Knowledge and Skills 9

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CCNP v6.0 User Experience Authored Text Yes - Cisco Press textbooks (traditional and e-book formats) Graphical User Interface (GUI) No Interactive Media n/a Labs Yes – offered standalone Case Studies (for ROUTE and SWITCH only) Chapter Quizzes Chapter and Final Exams Yes – delivered online Skills Based Assessments Yes http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

CCNP v6.0 Course Elements 3 courses, each 1 semester long (~ 70 hours) Delivered leveraging Cisco Press textbook Average 3 complex hands-on labs per chapter NETLAB compatible topologies, enabled for remote operation 1 case study activity per course (for ROUTE and SWITCH only) 1 chapter exam per chapter 1 final exam and 1 skills-based assessment per course Aligned to the new Cisco CCNP certification exams

CCNP v6.0 Curriculum Cisco Press Books Each course uses a textbook developed and published by Cisco Press in close collaboration with Networking Academy Textbooks for SWITCH, ROUTE and TSHOOT courses will be available in printed and electronic (e-Book) formats English language only, available globally Order through your Pearson sales rep or directly from www.allpass4sure.com Visit http://www.allpass4sure.com/cisco/ccnp-pdf.html for a complete list of titles available   http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

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CCNP v6.0 Curriculum Curriculum Objectives After completing the 3 courses, students will be able to perform the following: Implement, monitor, and maintain routing and switching services in an enterprise campus network. Plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions Implement IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF in an enterprise network. Configure secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers. Implement the secure integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice, and video into campus networks. Plan, configure, and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions. Plan and execute regular network maintenance to monitor and maintain complex enterprise routed and switched IP networks. Perform network troubleshooting using technology-based processes and best practices, based on systematic and industry recognized approaches http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

CCNP v6.0 Curriculum Course Outline Chapter ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing SWITCH: Implementing IP Switching TSHOOT: Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks 1 Routing Services Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks 2 Configuring the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Implementing VLANs in Campus Networks Troubleshooting Processes for Complex Enterprise Networks 3 Configuring the Open Shortest Path Protocol Implementing Spanning Tree Using Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tools and Applications 4 Manipulating Routing Updates Implementing InterVLAN Routing Maintaining and Troubleshooting Campus Switched Solutions 5 Implementing Path Control Implementing High Availability and Redundancy in a Campus Network Maintaining and Troubleshooting Routing Solutions 6 Implementing a BGP Solution for ISP Connectivity Securing the Campus Infrastructure Troubleshooting Addressing Services 7 Implementing Routing Facilities for Branch Offices and Mobile Workers Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for Advanced Services Troubleshooting Network Performance Issues 8 Implementing IPv6 in the Enterprise Network Troubleshooting Converged Networks 9 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network Security Implementations 10 Review and Preparation for Troubleshooting Complex Enterprise Networks

CCNP v6.0 Learning Environment Experience-oriented courses employ industry-relevant instructional approaches to prepare students for professional jobs in the industry Can be delivered as an independent curriculum or integrated into a broader course of study, such as IT-related degree and diploma programs or continuing education programs Can be offered in an in-person or a blended distance learning (BDL) environment.

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CCNP 6.0 Instructor Training TSHOOT training is required for ALL instructors ROUTE & SWITCH training is not required for instructors currently certified to teach both BSI and BMSN (version 5.0 courses) Remote/BDL options should be available Instructor Fast Track option available to those with prior subject matter knowledge Eligibility is verified by: CCNP certification Formal evidence of industry experience Formal evidence of teaching experience http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

CCNP v6.0 Training Requirements v5.0 Instructor Training Completed v6.0 Training Required? ROUTE SWITCH TSHOOT All CCNP courses No Yes BMSN and BSI BMSN only BSI only None of the above The table summarizes the training requirements for CCNP v6.0. All instructors will need to complete instructor training to teach CCNP Troubleshoot, regardless of their current training status. Instructors who are currently certified to teach both CCNP: BSI and CCNP: BMSN will not require any additional training to teach the CCNP Route and CCNP Switch courses http://www.allpass4sure.com/ccdp-pdf-642-902.html

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For More Information Available for download on CCNP Course Catalog page on Academy Connection CCNP At A Glance CCNP Datasheet CCNP v6.0 Scope and Sequence CCNP v6.0 FAQs CCNP v6.0 Overview Presentation Certification information Cisco CCNP certification CCNP Exam Combination Tool (note: see FAQ above for exam availability for Networking Academy students)

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