Cisco Certificate in Networking and Network Security (CCNS)
Background:
In recent years Data Networks have experienced exponential growth, and are expected to continue to do so for years to come. The networks of today play a key and vital role in the operation of almost all businesses and governments both large and small. Data networks that are reliable, secure, have wireless access and that are easy to manage have become the modern day business norm. Our employers keep telling us “we can’t get enough qualified people”. In the coming years, this growth will be further fueled by the rapid expansion of network based voice and video applications. Soon, the vast majority of ordinary telephone calls will be VoIP (Voice over IP) based.
About the program:
The Networking and Network Security program prepares students for entry into IT careers including;
- Network Support
- Network Administrator
- Network Analyst
- Network Security Specialist
- Security Administrator
It will also give you the tools to enhance your career prospects if you are already employed in a related area of IT. More advanced positions in the area of Networking and Network Security (not entry level) are as follows;
- Network Systems Architect
- Security Systems Architect
- Network Manager
- Security Manager
Within the program you will work with a variety of network equipment including routers, switches, security appliances including PIX/ASA devices, VPN devices, Intrusion Prevention devices and wireless access devices. You will learn how to manage complex network systems including switches, routers, stateful firewalls (PIX/ASA and IOS based), and large scale centrally managed wireless and voice QoS enabled networks.
Upon completion, you will be prepared to write the Cisco CCNA certification exam, the new CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless, and CCNA Voice exams, the CCNP Routing (BSI) and CCNP3 Switching (BMSN) exams. You will be partially prepared to write Wireless, and Network Security professional level certification exams.
Program structure:
The program consists of ten courses that are offered on an evening basis over a 16 month period. Depending on schedules, two evenings per week will be required along with some additional study and practice time.
Instruction within the program will consist of a variety of methods including lab projects, case studies, lecture/discussion and group projects – lab time will be a minimum of 50%.
This program is being offered within a cohort model, therefore you will be working with a group of professional peers throughout your studies.
Eligibility:
This program is suitable for those who have a keen interest in Information Technology. Applicants should have B.C. secondary school graduation or be 19 years or older and meet a minimum English requirement (see prerequisite to CMNS 125). Applicants not meeting these requirements may be admitted based on a portfolio submission and interview.
Cost:
Approximately $9000 for the complete program. Tuition for individual courses will vary.
Certifications:
The CCNS program prepares students for the following Associate level and Professional level certification exams;
- CCNA
- CCNA Security new
- CCNA Wireless new
- CCNA Voice new
- CCNP BSI (Building Scaleable Internetworks)
- CCNP BMSN (Building MultiLayer Switched Networks)
And partially for the following Specialist level certification exams;
- SND (Securing Network Devices)
- SNRS (Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches)
- SNPA (Securing Networks with PIX and ASA)
- AWLANFE (Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist)
For more information about certifications, visit our certification information page or http://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com 
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Note: UFV does not currently conduct certification examinations. Certification exams can be taken at
www.pearsonvue.com .
Required Courses:
CMNS 125 Business Communications (3 credits)
An introduction to the general principles of technical and professional communications. Emphasis is on the communication process, descriptive expository and argumentative messages, and presentations. Document design and electronic messages are also studied and practiced.
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CMNS 175 Writing for the Internet (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of writing for the Internet. Students will study the particular challenges posed by online communication, and explore approaches and technologies that make possible effective communication to a networked audience.
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CIS 190 Systems Hardware Concepts (3 credits)
This course will introduce students to the capabilities of various components to enable them to specify equipment needs, and describe and apply formal problem-solving techniques to the physical installation and maintenance of microcomputer hardware such as expansion devices, communications equipment (LAN, modem, printers), secondary storage and video displays.
CIS 193 CCNA 1: Networking Fundamentals (2 credits)
This course will cover the objectives of CISCO CCNA Semester 1 Curriculum. Included will be data network fundamentals including network devices, physical topologies and design, physical media, common networking connectivity equipment such as routers and switches, and commonly used infrastructure cabling standards. The OSI reference model as well as the TCP/IP protocol suite will be introduced.
CIS 194 CCNA2: Routing Protocols and Concepts (2 credits)
This course will cover the objectives of the CISCO CCNA 2 curriculum. Included in this course is an introduction to subnetted routed networks, the use of routers, and TCP/IP. Distance vector and link state routing protocols will be compared using several widely used routing protocols.
CIS 293 CCNA3: LAN Switching (2 credits)
This course covers the objectives of the CISCO CCNA 3 curriculum. This course is designed to provide students the skills needed to design, build, and maintain local area network switched environments. Students will work with virtual LANs, LAN switching, Fast Ethernet, spanning tree protocol and the 802.1Q VLAN trunking protocol. Also covered is router configuration for inter-VLAN routing.
CIS 294 CCNA4: Accessing the WAN (2 credits)
This course covers the objectives of the CISCO CCNA 4 curriculum. Included are the design, building, and maintenance of wide area networks. The focus of this course is to introduce WAN protocols, and the protocols and technologies needed to build WAN networks. This course also covers how to configure routers for a variety of LAN and WAN interconnection and the required protocols.
CIS 224 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs - FWL (4 credits)
This course focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LAN technologies including 802.11a/b/g, Wireless LAN security, radio technologies and applications. Hands-on labs will be completed in the configuration of access points and bridges, antenna placement and site surveys. This course includes the Cisco Fundamentals of Wireless LANs learning objectives. Voice technologies will be introduced.
CIS 392 Internetworking - CCNP1/BSI (4 credits)
This course provides advanced Routed Internetwork knowledge. Students will learn how to install, configure and troubleshoot complex Internetworks as found in medium to large organizations. Topics include routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP and advanced IP address management techniques in large scaleable networked environments. Other related topics include traffic management with access control lists, redundant default gateways and the related security issues when routing between multiple autonomous systems.
CIS 394 Multilayer Switching - CCNP3/BMSN (4 credits)
Advanced switched network principles as used in modern-day campus LANs are presented. Hands-on exercises will be used to develop skill in a variety of topic areas including VLANS, inter-VLAN routing, VTP, STP, multi-layer switching, redundant fault tolerance design and QoS. Campus LAN security and support for emerging LAN services including VOIP and streaming audio/video applications will be explored. Voice enabled networks and IP telephony will be key components covered.
CIS 321 Fundamentals of Network Security - NS1/NS2 (4 credits)
This course focuses on network security architectures, procedures and processes. Practical hands-on skill development is provided in security system technologies, security policy design, firewall design and implementation, router security architectures, authentication and authorization systems, Intrusion detection and VPNs.
Contact:
For more information, please contact Rilla Apostolakis at rilla.apostolakis@ucfv.ca or 604-854-4589. You may also choose to visit us online at www.ufv.ca/cis/ccns.
For inquiries regarding program content or certifications you may also contact robert.mcauliffe@ucfv.ca.
