Six District Educational Compact
Cyber Academy with Cisco
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Join us during a visitation at Cuyahoga Falls (with approval from your School Counselor) or contact our instructors!
Brad Ely
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Date | Time | School Districts Participating |
Wednesday, February 8th | 9:30 am - 10:15 am | Cuyahoga Falls, Kent Roosevelt, Tallmadge |
Thursday February 9th | 1:00 pm and 1:45 pm | Hudson, Stow-Munroe Falls, Woodridge |
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Why IT? Watch the video below and tell me why not?
Cool Video right? But what does it all mean, what can you offer students that other programs can’t?
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The Cyber Academy with CISCO teaches valuable networking and IT skills to students worldwide who are interested in expanding their IT knowledge or starting a career in the high tech industry. The Cyber Academy also fosters local economic growth by providing innovative IT curricula, as well as development and support to Cuyahoga Falls School District and its Six District Educational Compact Partners.
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Classes and Requirements
Level 1
English Language Arts 11
Information Technology
Computer Software/Hardware
Level II
English Language Arts 12 (If needed)
Networking
Cyber Security
Requirements
At least one full credit of English, History, and Science
2.5 GPA or higher
95% Attendance
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My goal as an instructor has and always will be to make my students better than they were when they walked into my program. I am committed to my students’ growth as both IT professionals and human beings and absolutely love being part of their journey to becoming young professionals and scholars. It is my privilege to teach these young men and women, and my promise to you is that I will do everything in my power to make this program as enjoyable and beneficial as possible!
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Certifications: What and Why!
Here at the Cyber Academy, we are proud to offer our students a range of certification options or pathways that will be featured in the pages to follow.
We take a tiered approach to the way we introduce students to the certification process:
Level 1 Students:
1st Semester: Focus on the A+ IT Essentials 1001 portion of the CompTia A+ Exam.
2nd Semester: Focus on the A+ IT Essentials 1002 portion of the CompTia A+ Exam with testing being scheduled in the late Spring.
Level 2 Students:
1st Semester: Focus on the entry level Certmaster Security+ 601
2nd Semester: Focus on the Associate level Security+ 601 Certification Exam
New for 2024! Cyber Forensics!
This pathway will be included in both Level 1 and Level 2 coursework and will be a continued focus throughout in the Academy!
The course focuses on the ability of students to attain knowledge of cyber and digital forensics, network forensics, ethical hacking, and develop applied skills to qualify for such positions as cyber analyst and law enforcement professionals over the program's full two years.
*It’s important to note that these certifications are all industry standard certifications and will be have to taken at a testing center.
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CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. Companies like Intel, Dell, Ricoh, Nissan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and HP all look for the CompTIA A+ certification when hiring for jobs like IT support specialist, IT field service technician, desktop support analyst and help desk tier 2 support.
Having IT certifications makes a great first impression when you’re looking for a job. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), 96 percent of human resources managers use IT certifications as screening or hiring criteria during recruitment.* Learn more about all the places you career can go with CompTIA certifications.
If you’re looking to get into IT, keep reading to learn more about types of entry-level jobs that CompTIA A+ validates the skills for.
CompTia A+ 1000-1002 Exam
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Launch a successful cybersecurity career�Develop a core foundation of essential skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career. More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.
Assess on-the-job skills�Security+ is the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification on the market with hands-on, performance-based questions on the certification exam. These practical questions assess your ability to effectively problem solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately.
Embrace the latest trends�Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, you will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Comptia Security+ 601
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CCNA® is a comprehensive curriculum that includes four separate modules. These modules cover the learning objectives of the CCNA certification exam, which is the first step in a CISCO career certification path. The curriculum emphasizes the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques to resolve networking issues.
Students learn how to install and configure CISCO switches and routers in local and wide-area networks using various protocols, provide Level 1 troubleshooting service, and improve network performance and security. Additionally, training is provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software tools and equipment.
The CCNA certification course, which is taught mainly at secondary and post-secondary levels, features the following modules:
• CCNA1—Networking Basics
• CCNA2—Routers and Routing Basics
• CCNA3—Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing
• CCNA4—WAN Technologies
CISCO CCNA Exam
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The updated CISCO CyberOps Associate training and certification program prepares you for an associate-level job role so you can prevent, detect, and defend against cybersecurity threats. The program can launch your career, by showing hiring managers you have the real-world knowledge and skills to be a valuable member of any SOC team.
To earn the CyberOps Associate certification, you pass one exam. The 200-201 Understanding CISCO Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) exam focuses on your knowledge of associate level cyber operations including security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
The Understanding CISCO Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) course prepares you to pass the exam with practical skills you can apply to jobs in cybersecurity.
CISCO Certified CyberOps Associate certification can launch your career. Certify your CyberOps skills and show hiring managers that you have the real-world know-how to prevent, detect, and defend their networks against cybersecurity threats.
Learn more at https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/ associate/cyberops-associate.html.
CISCO Cyber Ops
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Sample Level I Schedule
7:45 - 10:00 IT Academy courses
10:00 - 10:45 English Language Arts 11
10:45-11:10 Return to home school for courses required for graduation
Level I Course of Study
IT Academy Courses (One per semester)
English Language Arts 11
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Sample Level II Schedule
12:20 - 2:00 IT Academy courses
2:00 - 2:40 Return to home school
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2:00 - 2:40 English Language Arts 12 (if needed)
Level II Course of Study
IT Academy Courses (One per half semester)
English Language Arts 12 (if needed)
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How to Apply Today!
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Brad Ely
cf_ely@cftigers.org
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