Session 1: Networking Essentials

In the first session of the Cisco Networking Academy, students learn the basics of Networking with detailed analysis of the OSI Model. Each of the seven layers of the OSI Model are examined in detail to help students understand how information flows from a computer system, through a network, the Internet and to another system.

Students learn how data is transmitted through a network, how the information flows and how information is "broken up" for travel. Students also learn how to construct a network by deciding where equipment should be placed, how wiring should be analyzed and even how to construct different types of wire. Hands-on assignments include wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and testing wire, how to solve wiring problems and how to run wire in a network.

The Cisco CCNA Course Track

(click on a session for more detailed information)

Session 1 - Networking Essentials

Session 2 - Basic Router Configuration

Session 3 - Local Area Network Management / Switch Configuration

Session 4 - Wide Area Network Management / Intermediate Router Configuration

Each class is 72 hours of lecture and laboratory. Books are included in the cost of the courses.

All Cisco Networking Academy Classes are held in

Room G-22

of the

Applied Sciences Building

at the CCBC Monaca Campus.

These sessions may also satisfy some requirements for the

Computer Information Systems/Networking AAS Degree.

Contact the CCBC Counseling Office for more information.