The Internet is a significant force in the world and has redefined the way we communicate, work and play. Using Web technology, the CNT program prepares students for the 21st century in the workplace while serving as a model for successful e-learning.
A comprehensive e-learning program, the CNT program provides Internet technology skills essential in today's global economy. The program is an e-learning model that centers on teaching students to design, build and maintain computer networks. The CNT program at JJC incorporates Cisco Systems (CCNA and CCNP) programs of the Cisco Networking Academy.
Cisco Career Certifications are ways to validate your knowledge and further your professional opportunities. Earning a Cisco Career Certification is one of the many steps to a promising career in the networking industry. A range of positions requiring CISCO certification or desiring experience with Cisco solutions are available through job boards and career network sites. You may visit www.cisco.com and look under 'training and certification' for information. In addition to career certifications, it is strongly advisable for students to complete formal degree certifications. The CNT program allows for full-time students to do both within a two-year time frame.
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in, and apprentice knowledge of, networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure and operate LANs, WANs, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, and Access lists. The 100-level CNT classes prepare students for passing the CCNA exam.
The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate LANs, WANs, and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes, including but not limited to, these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing, AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and Translational Bridging. The 200-level CNT classes prepare students for passing the CCNP exam.
All curriculum, testing and course materials are available online. Lectures and discussions are delivered at appropriate points during the courses. The program offers hands-on experience in a 16-student lab with individual computer workstations. Students have access to their own equipment rack that includes all of the hubs, routers, switches, and ancillary equipment required to duplicate local and wide area networks. Students also may access the equipment and curriculum from anywhere in the world enabling them to work their lessons and labs away from JJC.