CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials
Course Description:
This is the second course a two-course series designed to prepare you for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician Certification Exam (CCENT) OR the second of a four-course series designed to prepare you for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching Certification Exam.
It’s time to delve further into the world of networking. Be fascinated with the sheer magnitude and interconnectedness of networks all around you. Become a pro at configuring a router and a switch to enable the functionality of a network. Gain more knowledge on what it takes to work with LANs, WANs and other network designs. This course is offered in partnership with the Pinckney Cyber Training Institute.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): |
CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials |
| Course Title (NCES SCED) : |
Router Basics |
| Course Provider : |
Michigan Virtual |
| Content Provided By : |
Pinckney Cyber Training Institute |
| Online Instructor Provided By : |
Pinckney Cyber Training Institute |
| Standards Addressed : |
MCCTE |
| Ailgnment Document : |
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DitjZ43u-ofpLs_cGUT_0-HcB4JPuNy373q46n3C_A0 |
| Academic Terms : |
Accelerated, Semester, Trimester |
| NCES SCED Code : |
| Subject Area : |
Computer and Information Sciences |
| Course Identifier : |
Router Basics |
| Course Level : |
(G) General or Regular |
| Available Credit : |
0.5 |
| Sequence : |
2 of 3 |
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Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to…
- Determine how a router will forward traffic based on the contents of a routing table.
- Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
- Use monitoring tools and network management protocols to troubleshoot data networks.
- Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.
- Configure initial settings on a network device.
- Configure Ethernet switch ports.
- Implement VLANs.
- Implement static routing.
- Implement DHCP on a router.
- Implement network address translation (NAT).
- Implement access control lists (ACLs) to filter traffic.
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Review Conducted By : Quality Matters
Date of Review : 04/05/2019
Course Outline:
Module 1: Routing Concepts
Module 2: Dynamic Routing
Module 3: Switch Configuration
Module 4: Access Control Lists
Module 5: NAT for IPv4
Module 6: Static Routing
Module 7: Switched Networks
Module 8: VLANs
Module 9: DHCP
Module 10: Device Discovery, Management, and Maintenance
| Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
Random Draw Date |
Enrollment Drop Date |
Course Starts |
Course Ends |
# of Seats |
Course Fee |
Potential Additional Costs |
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Accelerated |
01/29/2020 |
06/26/2020 |
05/01/2020 |
07/03/2020 |
06/08/2020 |
08/14/2020 |
100 |
$525.0000 |
0.0000 |
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Trimester |
04/01/2020 |
10/19/2020 |
06/01/2020 |
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08/07/2020 |
12/18/2020 |
100 |
$525.0000 |
0.0000 |
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Semester |
04/01/2020 |
11/02/2020 |
06/01/2020 |
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08/07/2020 |
01/29/2021 |
300 |
$525.0000 |
0.0000 |
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Trimester |
04/01/2020 |
01/04/2021 |
06/01/2020 |
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10/23/2020 |
04/02/2021 |
100 |
$525.0000 |
0.0000 |
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Semester |
04/01/2020 |
03/29/2021 |
06/01/2020 |
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11/27/2020 |
06/18/2021 |
300 |
$525.0000 |
0.0000 |
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Trimester |
04/01/2020 |
04/12/2021 |
06/01/2020 |
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01/08/2021 |
06/18/2021 |
100 |
$525.0000 |
0.0000 |
| Drop Policy |
Completion Policy |
Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
| Drop by term drop date. |
60% or higher. |
Accelerated |
01/29/2020 |
06/26/2020 |
| The drop date for a full refund by the refund date or 25 consecutive days after the enrollment's start date, which ever date comes soonest. |
Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. |
Trimester |
04/01/2020 |
10/19/2020 |
| The drop date for a full refund by the refund date or 25 consecutive days after the enrollment's start date, which ever date comes soonest. |
Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. |
Semester |
04/01/2020 |
11/02/2020 |
| The drop date for a full refund by the refund date or 25 consecutive days after the enrollment's start date, which ever date comes soonest. |
Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. |
Trimester |
04/01/2020 |
01/04/2021 |
| The drop date for a full refund by the refund date or 25 consecutive days after the enrollment's start date, which ever date comes soonest. |
Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. |
Semester |
04/01/2020 |
03/29/2021 |
| The drop date for a full refund by the refund date or 25 consecutive days after the enrollment's start date, which ever date comes soonest. |
Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. |
Trimester |
04/01/2020 |
04/12/2021 |
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
- A computer with either Windows (7 or later), Linux, or Macintosh operating system
- Reliable Internet Access
- Ability to download and install Packet Tracer, a stand-alone program that is required for all Cisco NetAcademy Courses
- Ability to download/upload PDF files as well as Packet Tracer files (.pka)
- Up to date Chrome and/or Firefox Web Browser to access the curriculum
- Java (JRE) to access Packet Tracer testing environment
- A PDF reader to complete assignments (Recommend: Adobe Reader); Note: All Reading Guides/Labs are fillable PDF files
- Access to YouTube
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/
