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Cisco Networking Academy Guide for Students

TAFE NSW would like to pay our respect and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Land, Rivers and Sea. We acknowledge and pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging of all Nations. Version: 20230224 Date created: 18 January 2021 Date modified: 30 November 2023 For queries contact: Technology and Business Services SkillsPoint © TAFE NSW 2023 RTO Provider Number 90003 | CRICOS Provider Code: 00591E This resource can be found in the TAFE NSW Learning Bank. The content in this document is copyright © TAFE NSW 2023 and should not be reproduced without the permission of TAFE NSW. Information contained in this document is correct at time of printing: 30 November 2023. For current information please refer to our website or your teacher as appropriate. Resource ID: Topic_ICTResources_TL_CiscoNetacadGuide Page 2 of 18 © NSW TAFE

Contents Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Access to Cisco Networking Academy ........................................................................................................... 5 Course enrolment ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Access to Skills for All with Cisco .................................................................................................................... 6 Course enrolment ...................................................................................................................................... 6 Navigating Cisco courses ................................................................................................................................ 7 Legacy course structure ............................................................................................................................ 7 Introduction to Packet Tracer course structure ........................................................................................ 9 New course structure .............................................................................................................................. 10 Cisco Packet Tracer ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Installing Packet Tracer ............................................................................................................................ 11 Packet Tracer Authentication .................................................................................................................. 12 Learn to use Cisco Packet Tracer ............................................................................................................. 14 Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer (2 hours) ......................................................... 14 Exploring Networking with Cisco Packet Tracer (3 hours) ............................................... 14 Exploring IoT with Cisco Packet Tracer (3 hours) ............................................................. 14 Cisco Exams .................................................................................................................................................. 15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................................................................................. 16 Resources ..................................................................................................................................................... 17 Attributions .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Help us maintain this document .................................................................................................................. 18 Resource ID: Topic_ICTResources_TL_CiscoNetacadGuide Page 3 of 18 © NSW TAFE

Purpose The ‘Cisco Networking Academy ’ (NetAcad) and the ‘ Skills for All with Cisco’ websites may be used by TAFE Information Technology students to access learning resources. This access includes activities such as quizzes, labs and simulations. It also provides access to Cisco Packet Tracer software for simulating networks. This guide will provide you with basic information about how to access and use the ‘NetAcad’ and ‘Skills for All’ resources. It will supplement your TAFE learning and assessment resources. This guide includes the following:  Access to Cisco Networking Academy  Access to Skills for All with Cisco  Navigating Cisco Networking Academy courses  Cisco Packet Tracer  Cisco Exams  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  Resources. Resource ID: Topic_ICTResources_TL_CiscoNetacadGuide Page 4 of 18 © NSW TAFE

Access to Cisco Networking Academy Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) is located here https://www.netacad.com/ . Make sure you bookmark this site for easier access. Please note that the NetAcad website is separate from the regular Cisco ( cisco.com ) website. Your teacher, or other authorised TAFE staff member, can arrange for a NetAcad account for you. Your TAFE email address should be used as your NetAcad email address . You will need to setup your new NetAcad password following the activation email supplied to you by your teacher or via self-enrolment. Make sure that you follow best cyber security practices with this account. Do not share your account with anyone. This account is not directly linked to your TAFE NSW username and password that is used for the TAFE portal. You will need to logon to this website separately. Course enrolment Your teacher will arrange for you to be enrolled in the NetAcad courses as per the learning requirements for the unit(s) you are studying. In addition the Networking Essentials and Introduction to Packet Tracer are free self-enrol courses. These courses will still be added to your NetAcad I'm Learning list. This course enrolment does not include activation of the NetAcad Exams. Resource ID: Topic_ICTResources_TL_CiscoNetacadGuide Page 5 of 18 © NSW TAFE

Access to Skills for All with Cisco Skills for All with Cisco is located here https://skillsforall.com/ . You may decide to bookmark this site for easier access. Please note that the Skills for All website is separate from the regular Cisco ( cisco.com ) website. Skills for All is brought to you by the Cisco Networking Academy. It is the latest advancement in Cisco’s purpose to power an inclusive digital future with leading-edge courses and resources. It has been designed by industry experts to empower all people with career opportunities specifically for online learning and at no charge . (Source: Cisco Skills For All ) To learn more about Skills for All please go to the About Us page. This account is not directly linked to your TAFE NSW username and password though the TAFE portal. You will need to logon to this website separately. Course enrolment You have several options available to log in to Skills for All . Please follow these steps to log in: 1. Go to https://skillsforall.com/ 2. Click the 'person' icon 3. Choose which option you would like to use a. Input your registered email address and password b. Google account c. Cisco.com account d. Sign up for a new account Resource ID: Topic_ICTResources_TL_CiscoNetacadGuide Page 6 of 18 © NSW TAFE

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