Section I: Types of Academies and Their Responsibilities

 

Q.1.1	Which Networking Academies will teach the Fundamentals of Web Design course, and what will their responsibilities be?
A	We will be implementing a two- tiered model - Cisco Academy Training Centers offering Sponsored Curriculum (CATC-SC) and Local Academies offering Sponsored Curriculum (LA-SC). The CATC-SC will train instructors at a LA-SC, who will in turn teach students. There will be no geographic restrictions for instructor training at this time. In order to provide a more flexible schedule for training, Local Academies may choose any CATC-SC throughout the U.S. with available classes. We may go to a three-tiered hierarchy in the future by adding Regional-SC Academies, if another level of support is needed. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.1.2	What are the Local Academy requirements to teach the Fundamentals of Web Design course?
A	Qualifications of Local Academy
	Currently offers Cisco Networking Academy Program's CCNA curriculum courses. One CCAI either on staff at the Academy or a shared CCAI (needs to be shared in CNAMS - contact Help Desk) from another Academy who will be available to mentor new instructors on CNAMS procedures and best teaching practices. Designated Fundamentals of Web Design Instructors need to be at least Semester One Certified, or they will need to pass the instructor orientation course for new Academy instructors, which will teach the program's pedagogy, Best Practices and CNAMS. Successfully complete Fundamentals of Web Design training before being designated as a Fundamentals of Web Design site.  back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.1.3	How does a Local Academy sign up to teach Sponsored Curriculum?
A	U.S. Local Academies who are interested in offering either of these courses need to follow the steps shown below: Meet Eligibility Requirements: Before a Local Academy is eligible to sign up to offer these optional courses to students; they need to meet the following criteria: Local Academy located within the United States Currently offer CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Program One CCAI either on staff at the Academy or a shared CCAI from another Academy who will be available to mentor new instructors on CNAMS procedures and best teaching practices. If you do not have a CCAI (shared or on site) showing in the system, the Main Contact at your Academy will not be able to see the appropriate check box on their Update Academy Information page. If you need to have a CCAI shared a request should be sent to webmaster@cisco.netacad.net with the name of the shared instructor and his/her Academy name and the name of your Academy and contact information. If the Local Academy does meet the above stated criteria, the system (approximately June 1, 2001) will allow the CCNA Main Contact to see a section on their "Update Academy Information" page within Academy Maintenance/View My Academy Information on CNAMS which reads: 'Make this Academy a Local-SC'. By clicking the check box in this section, the Terms and Conditions between Cisco and the Local-SC will appear. The main contact will need to review this document and click the "Accept" button to accept these Terms and Conditions. Once the main contact has accepted the Terms and Conditions for this program, they will need to click the 'Submit' button at the bottom of this page. Submitting this update, after accepting the terms and conditions, will designate your Academy as a Local-SC. At this time, the 'Main Contact' information for CCNA will be automatically populated into the 'Main Contact for Sponsored Curriculum (SC)' field. If you wish to assign another individual as the 'SC Main Contact', you may do so by going to 'View/Edit Cisco Systems Contacts' shown at the bottom of the "Update Academy Information" page. Once the Academy is a Local-SC, the instructors will be able to register for training by clicking on the "Personal Account" 'GO' button and then choosing "Register to Receive Sponsored Curriculum Training". Fundamentals of UNIX®, Fundamentals of Web Design and the new Orientation training courses currently offered will be available on the Class List page. This new Orientation is a required course for new instructors who have not already successfully completed Semester One (which includes an orientation to the Academy) of the CCNA curriculum. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Q.1.4	What are Cisco Academy Training Center-Sponsored Curriculum requirements?
A	The following are requirements per the CATC-SC RFP:
	Currently offering Cisco Networking Academy Program's CCNA certification course. Institutions should have met or exceeded Cisco quality standards for the CCNA program as per the Quality Assurance Program document. Be geographically accessible One instructor on staff who has completed their Cisco Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI) certification Two instructors (1 primary and 1 back-up) Facility must be able to deliver training to 20 students/instructors with appropriate workstations (student ratio of 1:1 for curriculum and 2:1 for labs) and T1/E1 connectivity. Must have instructors available to be trained for five days in May in Phoenix, AZ Ability to deliver Fundamentals of Web Design training to instructors, a minimum of five times each during the June, July and August timeframe, and at least once a month as the demand warrants thereafter. Be operational to train instructors by June 15, 2001. Have funds and billing infrastructure to support the program through a cost recovery model for training. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.1.5	How can an educational institution, or non-profit agency, apply to be a Cisco Academy Training Center - Sponsored Curriculum?
A	We have already gone through an RFP and selection process for our Cisco Academy Training Centers offering Sponsored Curriculum. If we decide at a later day that we need additional training centers, we will post another Letter of Interest on CNAMS. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Q.1.6	Where are the new training centers located?
A	Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ CA State University - Fresno, Fresno, CA Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA ACEC, School Board of Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL Pensacola Jr. College, Pensacola, FL Honolulu Community College, Honolulu, HI Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL Ft. Hays State University, Ft. Hays, KS Jefferson Community College, Louisville, KY Middlesex Community College, Lowell, MA Lakes Country Svc. Coop, Fergus Falls, MN Rochester Community College, Rochester, MN MSU College of Technology, Great Falls, MT Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Burlington County College, Mt. Laurel, NJ Schenectady High School, Schenectady, NY Tri-Rivers Education Computer Association (TRECA), Marion, OH Ed Service Center, Region XI, Fort Worth, TX Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands, VA Green River Community College, Kent, WA West VA University, Morgantown, WV back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.1.7	How do Cisco Local Academies - Sponsored Curriculum receive support?
A	Local Academies offering the sponsored curriculum will retain their CCNA parent Academy. The CCAI on staff will provide support on CNAMS, QAP, and other operational questions. Cisco is working to develop a Virtual Helpdesk by mid-August 2001 for curriculum, assessment, field operations and hardware/lab support. We will also identify web page support from Adobe. For program related questions, Local Academies should call the UNICON Helpdesk. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Section 2: Curriculum

Q.2.1	What is the general Fundamentals of Web Design course description?
A	Fundamentals of Web Design will focus on the overall production processes surrounding web site design with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation and interactivity. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.2	How many hours of instruction does the online curriculum include?
A	The curriculum contains one 70-hour block called a semester. About half of this time is spent using the instructor-facilitated online multimedia material and the rest is spent on lab exercises. For post secondary institutions this may be delivered with a minimum of 45 hours of curriculum delivered in the classroom and the remaining 25 hours in lab time. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.3	How is the online curriculum provided to the students?
A	The online portion of the curriculum resides on a Web server at the Local Academy. Students access the curriculum from their workstations over the classroom LAN. Students will also have access to view the curriculum during non-classroom time by logging in to the Student Community Server at http://students.netacad.net/ back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.4	May I see a sample of the curriculum?
A	A demo chapter is available on the Instructor's Toolbox Downloads page. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.5	Are there any prerequisites for enrolling students or for instructors?
A	Students do not have to be enrolled currently in the CCNA program to register for Fundamentals of Web Design. The curriculum assumes no prior knowledge of computers or networks on the part of the students. An eighth grade reading, writing and math proficiency is expected, as well as a desire to learn the curriculum. It is beneficial for them to have basic computer, keyboard, web and Adobe product experience, but not required. Fundamentals of Web Design Local Academy instructors will find it helpful to have basic computer literacy and an understanding of the Web. CATC-SC instructors should not only possess basic computer and Web literacy, but would also find it helpful to have some knowledge of web design practices. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.6	What are students working towards?
A	This course is an introduction to basic web design. It will allow students to produce a web site by using the basic web design elements. We are currently working with several industry-recognized standards organizations to create a web design certification. Graduates would have the option to test for this certification, outside of the course, after they complete the curriculum. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.7	What is the status of getting the Fundamentals of Web Design curriculum approved by state education organizations?
A	Because this is the initial release of this particular curriculum, it has not yet had the opportunity to be approved by state education organizations. Also, each state has different requirements for curriculum approval. Cisco can provide scope and sequence documentation, learning objectives, and potential education contacts to aid any accreditation effort. Please work with your Area Academy Manager (AAM) to facilitate this process. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.8	Will this curriculum be available outside the U.S.?
A	This curriculum will not be available outside the U.S. in 2001. It will potentially be available at selected locations (in English) at a later date. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.9	Will this curriculum be available in other languages?
A	If the program is made available outside the United States, the current plan is that it will only be available in English. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.2.10	What types of intellectual property controls are there on course materials?
A	The curriculum is copyrighted by Cisco Systems, Inc. Access to the curriculum should be provided only to students enrolled in Networking Academy classes and Information Systems (IS) personnel within the institution offering the program. Appropriate firewalls to protect this information from unauthorized access are required. Academies may not copy, directly or indirectly, Cisco published materials (including web pages), or any parts of the text, graphics, logos or trademarks from Cisco published materials, or engage in distribution of Cisco copyrighted material. Further, Academies are not allowed to develop courseware that is substantially similar to the one-semester online curriculum, nor are they allowed to state or imply that the curriculum is anything but Cisco property. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Section 3: Equipment

Q.3.1	What type of hardware will we need to purchase to offer this program?
A	The following equipment requirements for Fundamentals of Web Design exceed minimum requirements for the current configuration of the CCNA lab. Student to computer ratio for this course is 1:1.
	PC:

Q.3.2	Could there be any compatibility issues with running Adobe products on my existing machines?
A	No. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.3.3	How much will the equipment cost?
A	If you are using your existing machines and there are no upgrade issues, then the cost could be nothing. However, since the minimum equipment requirements for this course exceed that of the CCNA lab, you will most likely need to upgrade or replace your current machines.
	URL: http://cisco.netacad.net/cnacs/prot-doc/cost_calculator.html. You will need to have an instructor username & password back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.3.4	What type of software will we need? How much will it cost?
A	Adobe Systems, Inc. is providing members of the Cisco Network Academy program the opportunity to purchase a 35 seat, non-concurrent license, one set of media and *documentation and *2 year maintenance for each of the products indicated below in order to teach the Fundamentals of Web Design course: Adobe Cisco Network Academy Products: Adobe GoLive 5.0 or current version, for Macintosh and Windows Adobe Illustrator 9 or current version, for Macintosh and Windows Adobe LiveMotion 1.0 or current version, for Macintosh and Windows Adobe Photoshop 6 or current version, for Macintosh and Windows Adobe Premiere 6.0 or current version, for Macintosh and Windows Total Price: $1,850 * Documentation: One set of product documentation for each software product will be provided. Additional sets of documentation must be purchased with the initial order. * Maintenance: Two years of maintenance will be provided with the Cisco Network Academy order. Dot releases and full upgrade releases will be shipped at no charge for a 2 year period. Note: This software may only be used in the Cisco Network Academy lab for teaching the Fundamentals of Web Design Curriculum and cannot be used for other courses offered by the school. You may purchase this software through the Academy store at http://cisco.netacad.net/cnacs/prot-doc/store/index.html back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Section 4: Course Delivery

Q.4.1	Are the courses designed for any particular number of students?
A	It is required that there be one student to one computer. Therefore, the number of computers in your lab will help to determine the size of the class. The recommended maximum class size is 20 students. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.2	Are the students expected to print manuals from the Web, or do they purchase manuals separately?
A	Neither students nor instructors are expected to print this curriculum from the Web. The on-line materials, including the curriculum, instructor's guides, and other support documents, are presently meeting instructor and student needs. Cisco Press will be have the following companion guides: Fundamentals of UNIX® Companion Guide 1-58713-066-1 * CD ROM Available February 2002 Fundamentals of UNIX® Lab Companion 1-58713-078-5 * CD ROM Available February 2002 For US Domestic Orders call the Pearson Customer Service line at 800-922-0579. Fundamentals of Web Design companion guides are not available Internationally at this time. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.3	Is there any limit on the number of classes an Academy can offer?
A	No. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.4	Can an Academy use part of a Cisco semester in an existing course it already offers, such as a concepts course?
A	No. The curriculum may be made part of a degree program or any larger certification program, but must be delivered in its entirety. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.5	Can an Academy use the Academy materials for training its administrative or IS staff?
A	This can't be the only use of the curriculum (that is, actual students of the institution must represent the majority of the students in any Academy class), however it is permissible for school staff to be included. Staff members familiar with the curriculum may then act as mentors to the students. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.6	Is there a minimum length of time to deliver the curriculum?
A	Yes, because the curriculum is designed for expanded delivery, high schools/secondary schools should normally deliver the curriculum in no less than one semester. Academies cannot deliver the course in less than 6 weeks (with no more than 12 hours per week). This does not include lab time or time spent on hands-on activities. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.7	How do Academies keep their grades and tests safe from students who are maintaining their networks?
A	The Networking Academy tests are stored on the Academy Assessment Server (AAS) and activated by the Academy instructor for only a specific period of time. Also, it is assumed that any secure data within the school is kept on a computer that has security maintained on it, such as user ID and password protection. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.4.8	Do students in the classroom have access to the Internet?
A	In order for students to complete the online exams using the Academy Assessment System, they will need to be connected to the Internet during the exam. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Section 5: Instructor Training

Q.5.1	How are instructors at Cisco Academy Training Centers for Sponsored Curriculum trained?
A	Cisco will train the first round of Cisco Academy Training Center for Sponsored Curriculum instructors. Thereafter, Cisco will coordinate the placement of CATC-SC instructors at an alternate CATC-SC for training. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.5.2	Where is the training for the Cisco Academy Training Center for Sponsored Curriculum instructors held?
A	The first round of training for CATC-SCs will be held in Phoenix, AZ. Thereafter, CATC-SC instructors will be trained at various CATC-SCs assigned for this level of training by Cisco on an as needed basis. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.5.3	How long does CATC-SC instructor training last?
A	CATC-SC training for the Fundamentals of Web Design is 6 days. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.5.4	How are Local Academy instructors trained?
A	Instructors at Local Academies offering Sponsored Curriculum can register to receive training at any CATC-SCs across the United States. Because the CATC-SCs are "open" Academies, with no geographic boundaries, instructors will be able to view all classes offered at every CATC-SC. Log onto http://cisco.netacad.net Click on the 'Personal Account' Go button Click on 'Register to Receive Sponsored Curriculum Training' Click on 'Fundamentals of Web Design' Click on the corresponding radio button to the class session that you would like to attend. Please note that all CATC-SCs across the country are listed on this page and you may choose any class that best suits your needs. There are no geographic boundaries. Click the 'Submit' Button You should receive an email confirming your registration in the course. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.5.5	What different type of trainings are being offered and when?
A	CATC Training Orientation Starting May 20 100% Remote Fundamentals of UNIX May 14-18, June 4-8 In Person Fundamentals of Web Design May 21-25, June 11-15 In Person Remote Teaching Module Starting July 13 100% Remote Local Academy Training New Instructor Orientation Starting June from Cisco 100% Remote New Instructor Orientation Starting at CATC-SC Aug. 2001 100% Remote Fundamentals of UNIX Starting June 18 at CATC-SCs In person Fundamentals of UNIX Starting at CATC-SCs Oct. 2001 Remote/In person Combination Fundamentals of Web Design Starting June 18 at CATC-SCs In person Fundamentals of Web Design Starting at CATC-SC Oct. 2001 Remote/In person Combination The minimum number of days (8-hour days), or hours if remote environment, required for each semester are as follows: Orientation - 3 days in-person, 24-hour remote environment, or a combination of 16 hours remote/1 day in-person (combination environment could vary)* Fundamentals of UNIX - 5 days in-person, or a combination of 24 hours remote and 2 days in-person** Fundamentals of Web Design - 6 days in-person, or a combination of 24 hours remote and 2 days in-person** * The Orientation course will be available in an in-person environment at various CATC-SCs, CATC-CCNAs and CATC-CCNPs as of June 15, 2001. This course will also be available in a remote environment directly from Cisco at the end of May 2001. The first four pilot classes offered by Cisco will be at no charge. Thereafter, the cost will be US $115.00 per 8 hours = US $345.00. Look for these classes to be posted after May 19, 2001. Cisco will continue these remote offerings, if the need continues to exist, until training centers are able to offer this orientation course remotely which is slated for late July/beginning of August 2001. Once a training center can offer the class remotely, it will be left up to their discretion whether they would like to offer the course in a combination environment as well. **The UNIX and Web design courses will be available in an in-person environment as of June 18, 2001 at any CATC-SC across the U.S. These courses will also be available in a combination remote/in-person environment around October 2001 from CATC-SCs who have chosen to offer the courses in that additional environment. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.5.6	What does Cisco Local Academy - Sponsored Curriculum training cost?
A	Training will be done by the Cisco Academy Training Centers for Sponsored Curriculum on a cost recovery basis (currently $115 per day for in person classes and 115.00 per 8 hours for remote courses.) All travel expenses will be the responsibility of the Local Academy. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

Section 6: Certification, Assessment, and Employability

Q.6.1	What is the name of the certification that students who complete the one semester course and pass the certification exam earn?
A	TBD. Discussions in place with industry recognized standards organizations as described above under 2.6. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.6.2	Are Fundamentals of Web Design students assessed as they progress through the curriculum?
A	Yes. Cisco has developed a state-of-the-art assessment system to provide students, instructors, administrators, and Cisco personnel with detailed data on student progress. Cisco uses the assessment data to apply continuous improvement practices to the program and curriculum. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.6.3	How employable will the graduates of the Fundamentals of Web Design program be?
A	We believe that they will be quite employable. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of:

	Web site architecture, work flow and production processes. Principles of graphic and content creation for online media. Fundamental online graphic design principles including appropriate interactivity, content sensitive navigation schemes, and user interface criteria. Task appropriate software tool selection. Distinctive attributes of the Web as a unique medium. Web animation techniques. Web site accessibility. Web site implementation and hosting. Media skills necessary to become a web designer either as an employee or freelance designer. back to top :: back to question list :: new search
Q.6.4	Will there be a CCAI certification for Academy instructors to attain for the Web Design curriculum?
A	Yes. The CCAI status denotes the trainee's proficiency in delivering the instruction required to support the diverse needs of a Cisco Networking Academy classroom. All CCAI requirements must be met within 24 months of the start of training. The CCAI certification does not stand alone, but has a curriculum qualifier attached. CCAI Web Design Successfully complete all required semesters of training (including final exams and skills tests) as evidenced by the records in the online Assessment System Pass the specified industry-recognized certification exam for the particular curriculum as noted in the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Successfully teach at least one semester of the curriculum including the use of online exams as verified through the Assessment System. Note: When creating a class on the server, instructors must be highlighted as the primary or one of the secondary instructors in order to be recognized as having taught that class. back to top :: back to question list :: new search

General Program Questions

The course will be very similar to the CCNA model in regards to general program questions. See CCNA FAQs on URL: http://cisco.netacad.net

We will post changes to URL: http://cisco.netacad.net/ as information becomes available.

If you have specific questions regarding these FAQs email
netacad-webdesign@cisco.com

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