What is the difference between a Regional Academy and a Local Academy?
Regional Academies have administrative responsibilities for managing ten Local Academies; they designate a
full-time employee or employees to manage Networking Academies; and they attend Cisco Training and in
turn train their Local Academy instructors. Regional Academies track the equipment inventory for their local
academies and answer curriculum questions or refer them back to the Networking Academies Team.
Local Academies are responsible for having trained instructors who teach the curriculum to students; these
instructors supervise students as they design, build, and maintain networks.
Can a Local Academy exist without a Regional Academy to support it?
No. Regional Academies provide many services to Local Academies such that Locals cannot exist without a
supporting Regional.
Why do Local Academies have to commit to four semesters of classes?
If they don't teach all four semesters, students won't learn all the skills needed to properly support a TCP/IP
Ethernet routed and switched network. They also won't learn everything they need to be prepared to take the
Cisco Certified Networking Associate Exam. Cisco wants to avoid offering incomplete programs.
How are Regional Academy instructors trained?
Regional Academy instructors are trained by Cisco. The first semester training is eight days, the second
semester training lasts five days, and the third and fourth semesters combined is six days.
How are Local Academy instructors/teachers trained?
Local Academy instructors/teachers are trained by their Regional Academy trainers.
Who pays travel costs and expenses for the Regional Academy instruction?
The Regional Academy pays any travel costs and expenses for up to two instructors from their Regional
Academy to attend training. These costs are passed on to Local Academies.
May I see a sample of the curriculum?
A sample module of semester one as well as an outline of the four semesters of curriculum are available on
the Web site at http://www.cisco.com/edu/academies/curriculum.htm.
Who sets up the local academies equipment?
In the training that TRECA provides, we show local academy instructors how to set up the equipment that is
part of the next semester curriculum. The instructors are shown everything they need to install for the
upcoming semester. We also provide phone and on-site assistance, in setting up the lab to Locals who have
attended training.
Are there any prerequisites for the Cisco Networking Academies curriculum
The curriculum assumes no prior knowledge of computer or networks. An eighth grade reading and math
proficiency is expected, as well as a desire to learn the curriculum.
How much time is needed per day to teach the curriculum?
The four semesters are designed to be taught sequentially, one hour a day, five days a week. This setup can
be changed to accommodate other schedules.
How many computers does a local academy need?
Cisco's requirement is that there be no more than three students per computer. For curriculum delivery, we
recommend one student per computer. Curriculum delivery could be provided in a schools computer lab.
Seven computers (not connected to a network) will be needed for the hands-on networking projects in
Semesters 2, 3, and 4.
Are the materials copyrighted?
The curriculum is copyrighted. Course materials and handouts are treated like any other type of curriculum
would be treated.
What Cisco certification will students who complete the Cisco courses and pass the certification exam
earn?
Cisco Certified Networking Associate
What equipment will I need from Cisco for a Local Academy?
Four (4) 2500 Series Routers, One (1) 2514 Router, Two (2) 1900 Switches
All equipment includes cables, a 90 day Warranty, and 9 months of SMARTnet.
What other equipment will I need?
Your district will need to provide all necessary consumable supplies. A complete list of necessary
consumable supplies can be obtained by contacting either of the regional trainers. TRECA will be happy to
help you obtain required items per your request.
How much does my participation cost?
For training and support the cost will be $15,000 per year. This does not include the cost of equipment and
supplies. We are currently seeking corporate sponsors. It is in everyone's best interest to obtain as many
corporate sponsors as possible. If your district knows of any companies that would be interested, please
contact Dan Foss , Elaine Horn , Matt Tillett or Mike Carder .
How much training is required for Local Academy Instructors?
A total of 19 days in the next two years are required for training. Eight days in the summer prior to the start of
the first semester, five days during the school year prior to second semester and six additional days the
following summer. We understand that 5 days during the school year could be a concern to your district. We
will try to schedule training to accommodate as many participants in a fair and equitable manner as possible.
It is our belief that the benefits of the program exceed the complications.
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