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CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration are two new courses in the next generation of Cisco CCNA^® curricula and offer accelerated learning opportunities for those students looking to gain an entry level job within an IT support or networking environment. Students can now achieve their first Cisco networking certification on our 6-month, part-time, pilot programme.

CCNA Discovery maps to everyday experiences with networks. The curriculum is organised around the types of work environments students may encounter, such as a home or small office, and students develop applied skills early in the curriculum.

Find out more about the new Cisco CCNA curricula.

Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT^®)

CCENT^® is a first step toward earning Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA^®) accreditation, which is the foundational certification for networking careers.

Students who complete all four CCNA Discovery courses will be prepared for the industry-standard CCNA certification exam.

This pilot programme covers the first two CCNA Discovery curriculum courses, and prepares learners for the new ICND1 640-822 exam and CCENT accreditation;

• Networking for Home and Small Businesses
• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

CCENT® certifies that students have developed the practical skills required for entry-level networking support positions. In addition, this certification is designed to assess a student’s aptitude and competence for working with Cisco routers, switches and Cisco IOS™.

Industry related jobs

CCENT® accreditation suits people returning to work, entering work after a long break and those looking to enter the IT industry to differentiate themselves.

Students who enroll in CCNA Discovery are not expected to have any previous technical skills or knowledge, aside from basic PC skills.

Typical job titles include Help Desk Technician, Customer Support Representative, PC Support Specialist, Technical Support Representative, and First Line Support in Small Business and  Internet Service Provider settings. 

Course description

CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application. It provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience, opportunities for career exploration, and soft-skills development , to help students prepare for entry-level careers in IT and networking.

The first two modules of CCNA Discovery prepare you for CCENT certification. Acquired skills include;

• Networking for Home and Small Businesses
• Set up a personal computer system, including the operating system, interface cards, and peripheral devices
• Plan and install a small network connecting to the Internet
• Troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity
• Share resources such as files and printers among multiple computers
• Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network
• Configure an integrated wireless access point and wireless client

• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP
• Understand the structure of the Internet and how communication occurs between hosts
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices
• Plan a basic wired infrastructure to support network traffic
• Configure a server to share resources and provide common Web services
• Implement basic WAN connectivity using Telco services
• Demonstrate proper disaster-recovery procedures and perform server backups

Find out more about CCNA Discovery from Cisco Systems. 

Course Delivery

CCNA Discovery courses leading to CCENT® are offered as a 6 month part-time programme, with two full classroom and lab based days per week, Mondays and Tuesdays 0930-1630.

The curricu­lum offers a hands-on approach to learning, and uses interactive tools and easy-to-follow labs to help students learn the general theory needed to build networks.

During the course, you’ll have access to official Cisco online learning resources and assessment tools, study guides, and lab equipment, as well as instructor support and career guidance.

The programme is delivered at Net Resources Academy.

Qualifications

This pilot CCNA Discovery course prepares you for CCENT® accreditation.