The Cisco Networking Proficiency Award is designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and hands-on skills to excel in the field of computer networking and prepare them for a successful career in the workforce. Graduates will be proficient in Cisco networking technologies, with the ability to design, deploy, maintain, and secure robust network architectures.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Create a routed network utilizing the proper cabling, IP addressing scheme, and routing protocol.
• Troubleshoot a network issue with a bottom-up approach, using the the OSI Model from the Physical Layer to the Application Layer until the issue has been resolved.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a layered wireless security defense including strong encryption, MAC filter, complex admin password, and a non-broadcast SSID.
• Design and implement an IP addressing scheme for the network, taking into account factors such as the size of broadcast domains, VLANs, and subnetting requirements.
• Implement and troubleshoot layer-2 and layer-3 security protocols on a local area network (LAN), including the configuration of port security, DHCP snooping, and access control lists (ACLs) to mitigate common network threats and ensure data integrity.