De La Salle University - Manila

CISCO Networking Certificate Courses

Form/s

• Download CISCO Application Form (pdf/24kb)

Note:

• All courses are held every Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Application is open until September 12, 2008
• Confirmation of classes is on September 19, 2008

Modules

CCNA Discovery 1: Networking for Home and Small Businesses

The goal of this course is to introduce you to fundamental networking concepts and technologies. This course provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in the home and small business environment.

CCNA Discovery 2: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

The goal of this course is to assist you in developing the skills necessary to provide customer support to users of small-to-medium-sized networks and across a range of applications. The course provides an introduction to routing and remote access, addressing and network services. It will also familiarize you with servers providing email services, web space, and Authenticated Access.

CCNA Discovery 3: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise

The goal of this course is to assist you in developing the skills necessary to use protocols to maximize enterprise LAN and WAN performance. The course provides more advanced configurations of switching and routing protocols, configuration of access control lists, and basic implementation of WAN links. It also provides detailed troubleshooting guidance for LAN, WAN, and VLAN implementations.

CCNA Discovery 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

The goal of this course is to assist you in developing the skills necessary to design small Enterprise LANs and WANs. The course provides an introduction to collecting customer requirements, translating those requirements into equipment and protocol needs, and creating a network topology which addresses the needs of the customer. It will also familiarize you with how to create and implement a design proposal for a customer

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.

Semester 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.

Semester 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.

Semester 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.

Semester 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. Network + Certification Exam Review and CCNA Exam Preparation are integrated in this course to prepare the students in the said certification exams. Using the threaded case study in CCNA Semester 3, students extends the network to other district schools using WAN technology.

Sponsored Curriculum (SC)

Sponsored Curriculum courses are courses sponsored by companies like Sun MicroSystems, Hewlett Packard, and Panduit. Courses vary from the Unix Operating Systems, Object Oriented Programming using Java, discussion on different Operating Systems, and Voice and Data Cabling.

Fundamentals of Unix is an introductory course to Unix. The course discusses the Solaris and Linux Operating Systems. Topics include different shell environments and the CDE and KDE. Hands-on set-up is integrated in this course to give the students a better understanding of the topics discussed in lecture.

Fundamentals of Java Programming is an intensive introduction to object-oriented programming using Java. It focuses on the basics of object-oriented programming such as classes, encapsulation, and inheritance and on more advanced topics such as polymorphism and threads. The course includes hands-on programming which includes implementing simple programs and a major project which requires students to create a banking system called JBank.

Network Operating Systems (also known as IT Essentials 2) is an intensive introduction to multiuser, multitasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems are discussed. Installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access are also included in this course.

Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling is designed for students interested in the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Students will develop skills in reading network design documentation, part list set up and purchase, pulling and mounting cable, cable management, choosing wiring closets and patch panel installation and termination as well as installing jacks and cable testing. This hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses documentation, design, and installation issues, as well as laboratory safety, on-the-job safety, and working effectively in group environments. This course helps prepare students for the BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level 1.

New Courses

New courses have been added to the list of Cisco Courses being offered by DLSU. These are Fundamentals of Network Security and Fundamentals of Wireless LAN.

Fundamentals of Network Security 1 is a course that provides an overview of essential network security concepts, common vulnerabilities, security products, solutions, and security policy designs.

Fundamentals of Network Security 2 is a continuation course for Fundamentals of Network Security 1.

Fundamentals of Wireless LAN is a course that provides an introduction to the rapidly evolving technology of wireless LANs (WLANs). WLANs redefine the way the industry views LANs. Connectivity no longer implies attachment. Wireless networking provides all the features and benefits of traditional LAN technologies without the limitations of wires or cables. The freedom to roam while still maintaining connectivity has helped launch wireless networking to new heights.

All classes will be held either MWF, MW, or WF (6-9PM) or on Saturdays from 9:00 to 4:00 with a lunch break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

For inquiries:

De La Salle University
College of Computer Studies
G/F Faculty Room, Gokongwei Bldg.
2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines

or call Ms. Sheng Mejia at 526-4247 or 524-4611 loc. 302
or e-mail at mejias@dlsu.edu.ph