CCNP
Advanced Routing (CCNP5) is being offered in Fall 2007. Please check back for scheduling as they will be offered in the future.
About CCNP
MiraCosta College offers the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) training program. This certification requires 4 exams (in addition to the CCNA). The CCNA certification is a prerequisite. This is an intermediate or mid-level certification.
Our objective is to assist students in developing the knowledge AND skills that are used in the workplace. You will develop hands-on skills and not just obtain a paper certification. The certification exams contain skills based assessments or simulations to indicate hands-on skills. These questions are difficult to pass if one has not worked on equipment.
There are a variety of short term training options available (5 day type quickie courses). Most are intended for technology professionals working in the networking field with strong working knowledge and hands-on exposure.
Students in our classes complete 30-50 lab exercises and several case studies in each class.
Courses are now offered in a self-paced Blended Learning Open Entry format. The classroom/lab are open several times during the week to fit many schedules. Additionally, Netlab may be used 24/7 through Internet access to complete many labs, but not all.
CCNP courses require 64 hours of attendance to pass the course.
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional (Intermediate level)
The CCNP certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes, including but not limited to these protocols: IP, Async Routing, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, IS-IS, Route Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and Translational Bridging.
Four exams are required to achieve the CCNP certification, in addition to the CCNA certification, these include:
- Advanced Routing
- Remote Access
- Multilayers Switching
- Support
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CCNP Courses
Course
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Credit |
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| Advanced Routing (BSCI) |
NCVOC15 |
CIS 124 |
| Remote Access (BCRAN) |
NCVOC16 |
CIS 125 |
| Switching (BSCMN) |
NCVOC17 |
CIS 126 |
| Troubleshooting (CIT) |
NCVOC18 |
CIS 127 |
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Schedule
CCNP classes are not being offered in Summer or Fall 2008.
Students have the choice of attending lectures or working at their own pace.
Netlab – Remote lab access via Internet allows completion of lab exercises 24/7. Due to equipment restrictions, not all labs may be completed on Netlab. Some lab work will be required on-campus. Students are welcome to do all lab work on campus.
Computer Requirements
- Internet access - The curriculum is online so you will spend hours on the Internet. There is a textbook (Companion Guide) that closely follows the curriculum but it is not an exact copy. You may use the textbook for a lot of your studying, but you will need to review the online curriculum for Academy exams.
- Software - Your computer needs Internet Explorer and Shockwave Flash Media Player software which can be downloaded for free from
- Printer - The lab exercises are located in the curriculum and should be printed prior to attending lab.
- Required Book - - Cisco Press
- Notebook - For your lab exercises.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
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General Course Format
Coordinator
Kathie Laughlin
Phone: 760-795-8737
Office Location
Community Learning Center (CLC)
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside CA 92058
Office Hours
See email and phone above to contact me to schedule an appointment.
Needed for Class
See Computer Requirements
BlackBoard Website
This course will make use of the BlackBoard Course Management System. You should check it on a regular basis. You will find assignments, study guides, practice tests, and communication regarding class hours, etc.
http://blackboard.miracosta.edu
Reading Online Curriculum
You may read the online curriculum from any location with Internet access. Reading (and studying) can be completed from home, work, library or any other location.
As you read and study, you should be taking notes, and working with any study guide information from BlackBoard.
Two websites are available for studying, the official Cisco Academy website and our local MiraCosta website. You will receive a login and password for each site. You may find that you have better response from the MiraCosta website, as there are fewer students using it. The Cisco website services students throughout the world.
http://cisco.netacad.net - referred to as "netacad"
http://scotty.miracosta.edu - referred to as "scotty" -- PREFERRED WEBSITE
Testing
There are 2 types of tests that will be required.
- Chapter tests can be taken from home or wherever, using the BlackBoard Course Management system. These tests will assist you in evaluating your understanding of material in a particular section/chapter. These tests are graded automatically by BlackBoard. Because these tests may cover sections of a chapter, you may find that there are several to take for each chapter of the Cisco Academy online curriculum.
- The second type of test is the official Cisco Academy online chapter exams. These exams can only be completed at school in CLC 132/133.
Before you can take the Academy exams, you must have completed the BlackBoard tests for the appropriate chapter (module). You must also complete any lab exercises required for that chapter (module).
Why you ask? Some chapters are long and filled with technical information. We find students believe they understand the material, take the test, and score low. No one enjoys a low score on a test. Low scores can also disqualify you from receiving a discount voucher for the official Cisco Certification exam.
Tests on BlackBoard are designed to assist you in evaluating your understanding of the material. If you score low on a section test in BlackBoard, you can go back and study that section again, make note of what you do not understand, and work with an instructor for clarification.
We want you to score well on the Academy exams and we are providing the additional study aids to assist you.
None of these tests/exams is the official Cisco Certification exam for the CCNP.
Course Format
Although you will have a test schedule which will help you stay on track, you will need to manage your time and schedule in order to complete all the course requirements.
All students can meet with instructors during the hours stated, typically Saturdays and evenings. You have the following resources available: Online curriculum, Packet Tracer, Blackboard for assignments, course documents and tests. You may also meet with the instructors for assistance on topics covered in your reading.
At the beginning of the semester, you will be asked for your email address for the Cisco Academy system and Blackboard. This email address will be used as a way to communicate important course information and updates with you. Blackboard will have announcements so be sure to check in every other day. You should also check your email once a week for any announcements. If your email address changes, please send me an email with your new email address immediately. You can also change your address in BlackBoard.
Course Materials
Evaluation
A Case Study is part of each course. The case study should not be submitted until all lab assignments and Tests have been taken. Parts of the Case Study may be assigned and completed as you progress through the course.
Components of your grade will be similar to the following:
- Blackboard tests
- Lab assignments
- Cisco Academy module exams
- Final exam
- Case study
- Skills test
Points will vary by course. Refer to the specific syllabus for your course.
Lab Assignments
Lab Assignments will be listed on the last page of your syllabus. Lab Assignments may be printed from the on-line curriculum.
Most labs require access to the lab equipment and need to be completed in the lab during available lab hours or via Netlab. Submit the completed lab sheets for each module to the instructor or lab assistant for grading prior to taking the on-line Academy exam for that module. (This information will be more specific for your course.)
Lab Assistance
- Come to lab prepared with a printout of your lab exercise(s).
- Find a buddy so that you can work the labs together. You’ll both get more out of it by comparing notes and discussing the results.
- Read the lab beforehand so that you know what you are going to do.
- Bring a floppy disk or USB drive to save your configurations.
- Bring pen or pencil to write while you are working.
Due to the number of students working in the computer labs, it is not possible for the Instructors and lab assistants to work extensively with any single student.
Also, due to the amount of equipment, you will not have an unlimited amount of time if other students are waiting for equipment. Your time will be limited to 90 minutes total if others are waiting. You can save your configuration files to disk, in order to pick up and continue later.
Therefore, it is very important that you come to the lab prepared so that you are able to complete your Assignments without extended or excessive one-on-one help. There will be an instructor or a lab assistant in the lab during open lab hours. But assistance in the lab must be spread across many students.
Attendance
64 hours of attendance is required for each course
Lab attendance is a required component of the Open Entry course format. Netlab hours will count toward the required hours. In addition to the points you earn in the course completing Assignments and Tests, you must complete hours physically in the lab/classroom to receive a passing grade. Please remember to record your lab usage time on the computer designated for that purpose by logging in and logging out every time you enter or exit the lab.
It is your responsibility to manage your time so that you complete your Assignments and take your exams in a timely manner.
Accommodation of Disability
A student with a verified disability may be entitled to appropriate academic accommodations. Please contact me and the Disabled Students Services Office 760-757-2121 x6300 for further information.
Electronic Devices
Cell phones must be turned off while in the lab. You may take a break and exit the room at any time to check for messages. It is disrespectful to all, instructors and students, to be disturbed during their time in the classroom and lab. Pagers MUST be put on vibrate mode.
iPods, CD players, DVD players, radios, games, and similar devices are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory facilities. Computers should be used for class related functions, such as testing, reading, research.
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Orientation
CCNP is not being offered in Fall 2008.
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Registration
You have the option of taking courses for college credit or noncredit.
Credit
- Apply for Admission to MiraCosta College at the Admissions & Records Office at the Oceanside campus (1 Barnard Dr. (760) 795-6620) or the San Elijo campus (3333 Manchester Ave. Cardiff, CA ).
- Register for CIS 12x course using SURF. Fees must be paid at time of registration.
Noncredit
- Complete the online application form.
- You must show proof of CCNA certification, or completion of Academy CCNA1-4 courses as these are prerequisites to registration.
- You may print the application and fax it.
- You can also complete a registration form at any campus.
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CISCO Lab Schedule
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Classes begin Monday August 20th at 6pm. The last day of classes will be Wednesday December 12th. Courses may be taken for credit or noncredit. Credit students need to complete the course during the semester – IP (In Progress) grading is not available.
Students have the choice of attending lectures or working at their own pace.
Books
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Study Methodology
For each chapter/module, you should follow a similar approach.
- Print study guide and competencies from Blackboard.
- Read the chapter/module.
- Study the material and prepare questions for topics that are not clear.
- Talk with instructor or attend mini-lecture on these topics.
- Complete the study guide.
- Practice with Packet Tracer if applicable (not all chapters have Packet Tracer).
- Complete lab exercises and complete lab paperwork. Save output from labs to disk.
- Take Blackboard quizzes to determine readiness for Academy exam.
- Review and check competencies.
- If competencies are completed, take Academy exam in class.
- Review incorrect answers.
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Important Links
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Prerequisites and Equivalents
We receive many questions because people feel they have industry experience or equivalent courses and they want to bypass the prerequisites. If you do not have a CCNA certification, you will not achieve the CCNP certification as the CCNA is a Cisco requirement. If you have not completed the four courses in the CCNA Academy program, you will not be allowed to enroll.
My best advice is to take and pass the CCNA exam, if you have not completed the stated prerequisites.
If you have completed a Cisco Academy course at another institution, please provide your Academy username, educational institution, dates of enrollment, and instructor name.
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