The Common Core
The Common Core is an agreement among numerous North American colleges that there are basic skills common to any electronic specialty. Colleges within this agreement recognize the Common Core for credit.
Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy program teaches students to design, build and maintain computer networks. The Academy curriculum covers a broad range of topics, from basic networking skills to more complex concepts such as programming routers and troubleshooting networks.
Semesters 1 through 4 of the Academy program, equivalent to 280 hours of instruction, provide students with a basic foundation in networking. Students who successfully complete this portion of the program are eligible to earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNATM) certification. The first four semesters are available at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The Academy program combines instructor-led, online learning with hands-on laboratory exercises where students apply what they learn in class while working on actual networks.