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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

The CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum is a gateway to entry-level networking jobs and IT careers. The curriculum consists of three courses:

  • CCNA 1:  Introduction to Networks
  • CCNA 2:  Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
  • CCNA 3:  Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

Learn networking fundamentals and advanced concepts with hands-on labs and simulations to develop your skills. All three courses are recommended before taking the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification exam.

Students will be able to:

  • Develop a working knowledge of routing, switching, network applications, protocols, and services
  • Practice what you learn on both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool
  • Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and test
  • Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community

Cyberops Associate

The CyberOps Associate v1.0 curriculum provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center team. It teaches core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing, and responding to security events, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. It includes an optional skills challenge to practice cybersecurity operations knowledge in a fun and engaging environment.

Students will be able to:

  • Understand cybersecurity operations network principles, roles, and responsibilities as well as the related technologies, tools, regulations, and frameworks available.

  • Apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents.

  • Apply for entry-level jobs as Associate Security Analyst and Incident Responder.

  • Take the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity Certification exam.

 

DevNet Associate

In this course, you will sharpen your software development skills, including Python coding, GIT, and common data formats (XML, JSON, and YAML). You will gain a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure automation using code, Ansible, Cisco DevNet, DevOps methodology, and microservices. Plus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of APIs, application deployment, and security.

Students will be able to:

    • Use basic Python programming and Linux skills.
    • Implement a development environment using DevNet resources.
    • Use software development and design best practices.
    • Create REST API requests over HTTPS to securely integrate services.
    • Explain the processes and devices that support network connectivity.
    • Use current technologies to deploy and secure applications and data in a cloud environment.
    • Compare software testing and deployment methods in automation and simulation environments.
    • Compare Cisco platforms used for collaboration, infrastructure management, and automation.

Industrial Networking and Cybersecurity Essentials

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the networking technologies necessary to bridge the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Learners will explore modern industrial network architectures, communication models, and media types that support Industrial IoT (IIoT), SCADA systems, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) within the manufacturing and energy sectors. Through extensive hands-on labs, students will build simulated Local Area Networks (LANs), configure Ethernet switches and routers, implement IPv4 network segmentation, and deploy high-availability and time-sensitive networking protocols. The curriculum also emphasizes safeguarding this critical infrastructure by hardening network devices, monitoring network traffic, and applying cybersecurity frameworks to defend against modern threat actors. By the end of the course, participants will have developed the job-ready networking and security skills necessary to design, implement, and protect interconnected industrial IT/OT environments.

Students will be able to:

    • Design and configure foundational industrial networks: Implement IPv4 addressing, routing, and high-availability protocols to effectively bridge Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
    • Understand and manage industrial automation systems: Build simulated networks to monitor and control manufacturing processes using SCADA architectures, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) programmed with Ladder Logic.
    • Evaluate and analyze industrial cyber risks: Identify common Industrial Control System (ICS) vulnerabilities, investigate modern threat actor tactics, and conduct comprehensive risk assessments using industry tools.
    • Apply industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks: Utilize established safety regulations and compliance frameworks, specifically IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82, to develop robust security strategies for critical infrastructure.
    • Implement defensive security controls: Safeguard interconnected industrial environments by configuring firewalls, segmenting networks, hardening device infrastructure, and applying strict authentication and access controls.