The Department of Electronic and Computer Technology (ECT) hosts a local Cisco Networking Academy with the aim of training specialists in the field of information and telecommunication technologies. The training program provides:
– Access to multimedia online courses;
– Tools for online testing and performance evaluation;
– Practical laboratory sessions using real network equipment;
– Consultations and support from academy instructors.
The program also prepares participants for obtaining certificates recognized worldwide. Students receive four local certificates (sample certificate), and upon completion of the course, they have the opportunity to take the test for an international certificate. The program enhances the competitiveness of academy graduates in the modern job market and opens up broad employment opportunities. Graduates can work as network administrators, engineers, and system administrators both in Ukraine and in international organizations.
The Academy offers two courses.
The course provides fundamental knowledge about the hardware and operating systems of personal computers (PCs). Students explore the functional capabilities of hardware components and software elements, familiarize themselves with key security issues, and learn methods to address them. In practice, students acquire skills in repairing and upgrading computer hardware, configuring PCs, installing operating systems and software, as well as troubleshooting and resolving issues related to PC software or hardware. Additionally, the program includes basic knowledge about organizing computer networks.
The purpose of the CCNA course is to provide students with a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation in the design, construction, and technical support of local and global networks using widely accepted standards and solutions. Students will gain skills in the installation and configuration of Cisco switches and routers in multi-protocol networks that integrate local and geographically separated networks (LAN and WAN). The course covers initial configuration, performance enhancement, and network security.
CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks – introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. It covers IP addressing principles, basic Ethernet concepts, media, laying the foundation for the curriculum. Upon completion, students will be able to create simple local networks, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and apply IP addressing schemes.
CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials – describes the architecture, components, and commands used by routers and switches in small networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches at a basic level. After completing this course, they will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches, resolve common issues with RIP v1, RIP v2, single and multi-area OSPF protocols, virtual LANs, and routing within VLANs in IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
CCNA 3: Scaling Networks – discusses the architecture, components, and commands of routers and switches in large and complex networks. Students learn to configure routers and switches in enhanced functionality modes. After completion, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches, resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP protocols in IPv4 and IPv6 networks. They also gain knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in the network.
CCNA 4: Connecting Networks – covers WAN technologies and network services required for converged applications in complex networks. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria for network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and address issues related to data link layer protocols in the OSI model. They also gain knowledge and skills needed to apply IPSec and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) approaches in complex networks.
