MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5189N First Term: 2020 Fall Final Term: Current Final Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 8 CIP Code: 11.0901	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PV SC SM Field of Interest: Computer and Information Technology Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Students with this Certificate of Completion and requisite industry experience can pursue careers as: 15-1212.00 Information Security Analysts 15-1244.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1231.00 Computer Network Support Specialists

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core builds the knowledge and skills needed for professional-level networking technologies and architecture. This CCL includes the fundamental concepts of virtualization, network assurance, security, and automation, as well as hands-on opportunities to apply these concepts to real-world applications. Students with the requisite experience in the field who complete this CCL can pursue employment in a variety of information technology jobs. This CCL also helps to prepare students for the Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) certification exam aligned with the CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, and Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise core certifications.

Additional Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Cisco Certified Network Security (CCNA Security), Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise, Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core and Advanced Routing and Services, Cisco Network Administration: CCNP, as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration, are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco intermediary network devices applying industry best practices and standards. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 2. Design, configure, and troubleshoot a campus network using advanced and multi-layer switching technologies and automation. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 3. Configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic forwarding. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 4. Configure and troubleshoot wireless technologies. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 5. Explain multicast protocols and Quality of Service (QoS) models. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 6. Configure different routing protocols and various overlay tunnels. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 7. Explain the characteristics of scalable network architectures. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 8. Analyze how fabric networks allow traditional networks to be more manageable and secure. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 9. Configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 10. Explain the purpose and characteristics of network and server virtualization. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 11. Explain common network programmability concepts and programmatic methods of management. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB) 12. Apply basic programming and automation. (CNT240, CNT240AA, CNT240AB)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. This Certificate of Completion (CCL) is intended for industry professionals with the requisite skills aligned with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the area in professional-level networking or to enhance their employment opportunities. Speak to a program director for additional information. Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates any suffixed courses. All courses within the Required and Restricted elective areas are not applicable if taken more than five (5) years prior to the completion of the program. Consult with an academic advisor or program director for exceptions.

Admission Criteria
This Certificate of Completion (CCL) is intended for industry professionals with the requisite experience. To pursue this CCL, students must complete the following prerequisites to the courses within the Required Course area as follows with a C or better OR have a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification OR receive permission of the Program Director: CNT140AB Introduction to Networks 4 + CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 + CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4 Students also have the option to complete the full CCL in this program, Cisco Network Administration: CCNP (major code 5037), that includes the prerequisites and required courses.

Required Courses

+ CNT240 Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core (8) OR
+ CNT240AA Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core I (4) AND
+ CNT240AB Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core II (4) 8

Credits: 8

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 23, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.