Cisco Systems created the Networking Academy program to address this issue and today the program is offered in 64 countries and in nine languages, including more than 150 high schools, colleges and universities in Canada. Students delve into every aspect of networking from the basics of pulling cable through to such complex concepts as subnet masking rules and strategies. The curriculum assumes no prior knowledge of computers or networks on the part of the students. An eighth-grade reading, writing, and math proficiency is expected, as well as a desire to learn the curriculum. While Cisco equipment is used to practice and reinforce certain concepts, students gain broad-based knowledge of the operation of networks, the differences between various types of networking products, how to design and troubleshoot networks, and other general topics.
Cisco offers a complete and comprehensive teacher training program.
While Networking Academy instructors may find it helpful to have basic computer literacy and a general knowledge of the Internet, theyre not absolutely necessary. From an early age, Mosher envisioned a career in information technology and today he credits much of his good fortune to his Cisco training. It was fantastic at giving a synopsis of how everything inter-relates. By having the right training and practical knowledge, I can adapt quickly to any networking issues that arise. I can provide proper input and understand the environment completely.