CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES

SPECIAL COURSE OFFERINGS

CISCO Networking Academy Training Program for Professionals

CCNA 1 - Networking Basics - 70hrs

CCNA 2 - Routers and Routing Basics - 70hrs
CCNA 3 - Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing - 70hrs
CCNA 4 - Wide Area Network (WAN) and Wireless Networking - 70hrs

Training Fee: 7,500.00 per module

Schedule: Saturdays, 9am - 4pm
Venue: MTCL 1 & MT101
Minimum class size: 10 students
Maximum class size: 15 students

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

CCNA courses are composed of four modules known simply as Semesters 1 to 4. These modules discuss
concepts in networking from the seven OSI layers to WAN Technologies.

CCNA 1 focuses on basics of networking using the OSI Reference Model as the basis. The course starts
on the basics of computer hardware and software, importance of layering, electrical signals and how
data is sent on the network, simple routing concepts, and up to the applications that can be used on the
network. The course uses TCP/IP as a practical example for internetworking computers. TCP/IP is used
for the course because it is the most prevalent networking protocol and is the foundation of the
Internet. The course also has laboratory sessions that allow students to prepare a PC for networking,
setting up a network and cabling a simple room for networking.

CCNA 2 covers topics in router configuration using the command line interface (CLI). Discussions and
laboratory activities focus on the router components, operation modes, boot sequence, setup
commands and dialogs. Students are trained to perform CLI configuration of the router (including
interfaces and routing protocols) and password recovery procedure from memory. Skills based exam
allows the student to build and troubleshoot a 5-router topology.
CCNA 3 focuses on the concepts of Ethernet switching, virtual LANs, IGRP routing, ACLs, IPX and network
management. These concepts are important in building an efficient network. Students learn how to use
switching as a means of faster network access, VLANs to transcend geographical boundaries, ACLs for
basic network security, and network management for easier network maintenance. In this course,
students are required to design a complex LAN using a threaded case study that carries over to Semester
4. The threaded case study tests the students’ knowledge in using switches, VLANs and routing
effectively.

CCNA 4 focuses on Wide Area Network (WAN). The course starts with a review on the concepts
discussed in the previous semesters such as LAN switching, virtual LANs, LAN design, routing protocols,
access list, and IPX routing. The course concentrates on topics involving WAN technology and services.
Separate chapters are provided for the discussion of ISDN and Frame Relay. WAN encapsulation formats
such as PPP and HDLC are also discussed in this course. Laboratory sessions include sessions on
configuring frame relay, PPP and other WAN technologies.