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Cisco Intro

Class Number: CISNET 10150200-5 - Cisco Intro
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-150-200 CISCO INTRO ...introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Describe the functioning of computer networking
  2. Examine the seven layers of the OSI Reference Model.
  3. Identify LAN cabling characteristics and components.
  4. Utilize logical LAN design diagrams.
  5. Identify the purpose and operation of common network services.
  6. Examine the implementation of reliability in network communication.
  7. Describe the movement of network packets through internetworks.
  8. Apply IPv4 addressing schemes.
  9. Develop subnet schemes for IPv4 addressing structures.
  10. Examine IPv6 addressing structure and use.
  11. Perform basic router configuration.

Class Details

Class Number:
CISNET 10150200-5 - Cisco Intro
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall
Estimated Cost:
$509.40 *

Class Notes

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Cisco Academy Lab, Room BT338, is open on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. Weekly lab time is mandatory. You can choose any time within this period to attend. The lab will be closed during all College holidays and breaks. The Cisco Academy Lab time is an excellent opportunity to practice your IT skills using authorized Cisco tools. You also have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers in shared labs and build your own individual labs. Your instructor will be available to provide assistance and support throughout the class.
  • IMPORTANT: The class consists of Lecture which is delivered in person and online live plus additional time in the Cisco Academy Lab, Room BT 338 during the posted open lab times. Plan at least 30 hours to complete the lab portion of this class.
  • LAB Meeting Times: 1/27/25 - 5/19/25 - Mondays between 1:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. - Room BT338

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/19/2025 - 12/16/2025 Tuesday
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT338
8/19/2025 - 12/16/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room BT338

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost