Michigan's Department of Education has a major project under way at this time to establish state guidelines to maintain effective educational technology programs in schools and school districts. 3Com NetPrep NetPrep classes teach students to design, implement, manage, and integrate computer networks. See the Unit overview . The Cisco Academy Program teaches students how to design, build, and maintain computer networks. Generally, the high school experience includes four semesters of work in the junior and senior years.
Some schools offer the program to younger high school students as well.
Many junior colleges and a number of four-year colleges will provide continued training tied to Cisco Certified Network Professional certification. Together they provide vendor-neutral computer and network technology training programs that are designed to prepare students for careers in the IT industry. Instructional materials and curriculum used in AATP help students qualify as Microsoft Certified Professionals. This four-semester program includes courses in Internetworking fundamentals, routing, switching, network management, unified networks, and emerging technologies. NEAP is available to high schools, secondary vocational schools, and advanced or magnet middle schools throughout the world.