Potomac High – Information Technologycisco Academy Networking - Cybersecurity

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

CCNA 1: Introduction to CISCO Networking This course is designed for students with basic PC usage skills. It introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. This course provides students with hands-on classroom and laboratory work in current and emerging networking technology that emphasizes practical experience. The career-oriented approach to learning networking empowers students to enter employment or further their education and training in the computer-networking field. Also, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. A task analysis of current industry standards and occupational analysis was used to develop the content. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Configure a personal computer system, including the operating system, interface cards and peripheral devices; Plan and install a simple Ethernet network using routers and switches; Use command-line interface (CLI) commands to perform basic router and switch configurations; Troubleshooting network and Internet connectivity; Share resources such as files and printers among multiple computers; Recognize and mitigate security threats to a home network; and Utilize common network utilities to verify small network operations and analyze data traffic. Check www1.pgcps.org/dualenrollment for dual credit updates.