CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE Crafton - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
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The objective of this certificate is to provide students the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification Examination. Satisfactory passing of the exam will lead to employment in entry-level positions of network technician and network administration. The CCNA Certificate indicates the ability to work in enterprise network environments. The certificate holder is able to install and configure Cisco switches and routers in multi-protocol networks using LAN and WAN interfaces, can provide Level 1 troubleshooting service, can improve network performance and security, and can perform entry level task in the planning, design, installation, operations, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and TCP/IP networks.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Apply analytical and logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans

Install, configure, operate and troubleshoot simple- switched Local Area, simple-routed Wide Area Networks

Install, configure routers, manage router IOS software, configure routing protocols, and create access lists controlling router access

Install, configure switches and wireless access points, manage devices' IOS software, configure stp, vlan, and enable port security.

Program Map

O Available Online
GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester

4 units
CIS 140
Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1)
First in a three-course sequence that qualifies students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examinations. Topics include: Local Area and Wide Area Networks (LAN's and WAN's), network devices, the Open System Interconnect (OSI) model, media, cable installation, network design, routing,switching, Network IPv4 & V6 addressing, security, documentation, and basic wireless. Meets latest CCNA certification

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: CIS 101

2nd Semester

4 units
CIS 141
Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials (Cisco CCNA 2)
Second in a three-course sequence that qualifies students to take the newest Cisco CCNA examinations. Topics include: implementing LAN and WAN connectivity using routers, switches and wireless access points, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, network security, access-lists, static and dynamic routing. Students gain skills through configuring Cisco devices and managing the software.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: CIS 140

Apply for Graduation!

Now that you are enrolled in your last semester of classes, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor to complete a Graduation Check to make sure you are on track towards earning your degree/certificate. During your appointment, the counselor can assist you with submitting your Graduation Application. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

3rd Semester

4 units
CIS 142
Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (Cisco CCNA 3)
Third course of a three courses sequence that qualifies students to take the newest Cisco CCNA Certification examinations. In this course students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement Cisco ACLs and security in a small-to medium sized network as well as troubleshoot Network connectivity issues using network monitoring and management tools.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: CIS 141