This document is intended to help students determine whether or not they are ready to take our CCNA Boot they are ready to start the CCNA curriculum or need a basic network fundamentals foundation first, this white paper can help them determine which path is right and how to begin each. Since students have varying degrees of knowledge, this paper is only intended as a “knowledge check” as to what additional training may be needed in order to attend our ICND1, ICND2, or CCNA Boot Camp. This document is not intended to be used as a final judgment of the student’s abilities or knowledge,. | Global Knowledge Expert Reference Series ofWhite Papers CCNA vs. ICND Where Should You Begin 1-800-COURSES CCNA vs. ICND Where Should You Begin Rick Chapin Global Knowledge Instructor Introduction This document is intended to help students determine whether or not they are ready to take our CCNA Boot Camp. Whether they are ready to start the CCNA curriculum or need a basic network fundamentals foundation first this white paper can help them determine which path is right and how to begin each. Since students have varying degrees of knowledge this paper is only intended as a knowledge check as to what additional training may be needed in order to attend our ICND1 ICND2 or CCNA Boot Camp. This document is not intended to be used as a final judgment of the student s abilities or knowledge but rather it is an overview of how a student can determine and develop his or her right path to success. This paper is divided into three sections. The first section Types of Assessments shows you the different tests available to help you determine into which level of cCna aptitude you fall. The next two sections address the two types of levels students fall into entry-level and CCNA-level. These last two sections 1. Set the expectations of student knowledge for the course or courses taken 2. Discuss types of students needs and experience levels qualifying the experience level and matching to either the CCNA Boot Camp or ICND1 and ICND2 3. Explain the CCNA Boot Camp pre-work post-work and extended hours 4. Discuss the CCNA Boot Camp pre-assessment test and how to access the test 5. Discuss the standard Global Knowledge Pre-Assessment Test 6. Explain the value of using a blended-learning approach combining Virtual Classroom E-Learning VCeL Self-Paced e-Learning SPeL and instructor-led classroom formats 7. Provide recommendations when students feels that their networking experience or knowledge is not adequate enough for the CCNA Boot Camp or ICND courses. 8. .
