Getting In
Cisco Networking Academy
- Class Schedule
- Apply For Admission as Noncredit Student
- Register for Class
- Instructor Contact Information
The Cisco Networking Academy offers CCENT, CCNA, CCNP and Security training courses that prepare students for Information Technology (IT) industry employment and certifications. The Academy program offers conceptual and practical skills-based training to prepare students for employment in the IT industry as well as those with a casual interest in learning more about computer networking.
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Noncredit Classes at MiraCosta Are Tuition-Free!
The MiraCosta Cisco Networking Academy has classes to prepare students for the CCENT, CCNA, CCNP and Security certifications. More information on these certifications can be found using the Certifications link on the left.
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How Will You Gain From Cisco Networking Training?
Because classes address concepts as well as practical skills, knowledge gained during the coursework is valuable for many types of positions. Students will find career opportunities as Help Desk staff, Network Support, Jr. Network Technician, Network Technician, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Consultant or Systems Engineer.
Explore job roles using the TechCareer Compass available through this link http://tcc.comptia.org/job_roles.aspx
The TechCareer Compass provides information for those new to the IT industry, as well as those already working as IT professionals.
Additionally, those thinking of acquiring skills in programming and development will find that they will be well-served by a solid foundation in networking as much development today is for networked solutions.
Training classes also provide the foundation knowledge for students to pass CompTIA certifications such as Network+ and Security+.
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Class Schedule - Summer 2013
All on-campus meetings - Held at the Community Learning Center at 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, 92058, in room CLC133.
First class attendance policy - ALL students should attend 1st on-campus meeting for their class during the week of June 3rd. Students who do not attend the first class may be dropped from the class (and replaced by waitlist or walk-in students). First on-campus meetings will occur during the week of June 3rd.
NCVOC11 Computer Networking Basics - CCENT/CCNA (On-Campus) |
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A $3.00 materials fee must be paid at the time of enrollment. The last date to add this class is 6/24/13. |
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Days |
Time |
Dates |
Instructor |
Room |
1390 |
Mon/Wed |
6-9:00pm |
6/3-7/24/13 |
M Kirby |
CLC 133 + Online |
Class Schedule - Fall 2013
More detailed schedule information will be added in July 2013. Registration for Fall classes will most likely begin at the end of July.
All on-campus meetings - Held at the Community Learning Center at 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, 92058, in room CLC133.
First class attendance policy - ALL students should attend 1st on-campus meeting for their class during the week of August 19th. Students who do not attend the first class may be dropped from the class (and replaced by waitlist or walk-in students). First on-campus meetings will occur during the week of August 19th.
LAB - The lab is available Tuesday evenings and alternating Wednesdays, 6-9:00pm, 8/19-12/4/13
Test-Out - A test-out session for those with networking experience will be held on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:00pm.
NCVOC11 Computer Networking Basics - CCENT/CCNA (On-Campus) |
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A $3.00 materials fee must be paid at the time of enrollment. Lab will be available all Tuesday and some Wednesday evenings from 6-9:00pm. The last date to add this class is August 30th. |
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Section |
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Time |
Dates |
Instructor |
Room |
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Mondays |
6-9:00pm |
8/19 - 12/2/13 |
M Kirby |
CLC 133 + Online |
LAB |
Tuesdays & some Wednesdays | 6-9:00pm | . |
K Laughlin | CLC 133 |
NCVOC12 Routing and Switching Basics - CCENT/CCNA (Online-Hybrid) |
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Prerequisite: Computer Networking Basics (NCVOC11) The last date to add this class is August 30th. |
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Time |
Dates |
Instructor |
Room |
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Wednesdays |
6-9:00pm |
8/21 - 12/4/13 |
C Hao |
CLC 133 + Online |
LAB |
Tuesdays & some Wednesdays | 6-9:00pm | K Laughlin | CLC 133 | |
NCVOC15 Intermediate and Advanced Routing (Online-Hybrid) CCNA+CCNP |
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Prerequisite: NCVOC12 Routing and Switching Basics. Corequisite: NCVOC19 Cisco Lab. On-campus class meetings will be held alternate Thursday evenings; schedule will be discussed at the first class meeting. Additional information for online labs will be discussed during the orientation session. Permission numbers may be necessary to register. Please contact Kathie Laughlin for permission number for NCVOC15 klaughlin@miracosta.edu. Students in NCVOC15 must also register for the lab class NCVOC19 (no permission number is required for NCVOC19). The last date to add this class is August 30th. |
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Time |
Dates |
Instructor |
Room |
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Thursdays |
6-9:00pm |
8/22 - 12/5/13 |
C Hao |
CLC 133 |
NCVOC19 Cisco Lab (Online-Hybrid) |
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NCVOC19 is required for students registered in NCVOC15, NCVOC17 and NCVOC60. Lab will be available all Tuesday evenings and some Wednesdays. The last date to add this class is August 30th. |
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Days |
Time |
Dates |
Instructor |
Room |
LAB |
6-9:00pm | 8/22 - 12/5/13 | K Laughlin | CLC 133 | |
Note -- Classes with fewer than 20 students are subject to cancellation and may be cancelled PRIOR to first meeting. Please be sure to register for a class prior to the first class meeting. |
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Waitlist vs. Crashing (walk in to first class)
We STRONGLY suggest that prospective students register for the class prior to first class meeting. If the class is full, add yourself to the waitlist in Surf. (Further instructions can be found using the link to the left.)
Waitlisted students should attend the first class meeting. Waitlisted students have priority over walk-ins/crashers.
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Remote Lab Equipment Access on the Internet
Students will receive an account to access routers and switches on the Internet (except first course – NCVOC11). Lab exercises will be completed using real equipment, not simulators. Work can be completed 24/7 using your Internet access. Students may also use equipment in the campus lab.
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Online/Hybrid Courses
Most classes are offered in the online/hybrid format that require only a few on-campus meetings. This permits maximum schedule flexibility, but also requires more individual discipline to complete course work.
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Location
All Cisco classes are held at the Community Learning Center at 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, 92058. Room numbers are CLC133 (classroom) and CLC132 (lab).
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Apply for Admission as Noncredit Student
There are no pre-admission requirements for the Cisco program. No transcripts or other documentation need to be provided with your application. (No transcripts are kept for noncredit courses either.)
However, it is assumed that prospective students have computer skills in using the Internet, email, and basic computer skills (saving files, etc.) Class materials are online except for CCNP students (CCNP students will have to purchase book.).
In summary, enrolling in a Cisco class requires 3 steps:
1 Apply for admission as noncredit student.
2 Retrieve your Surf (student) ID, and set the password.
3 Register (enroll) for the Cisco class
If you were not enrolled in a NONCREDIT class during Spring 2013 at MiraCosta, you will need to complete the Noncredit Application. (Note that credit and noncredit have different applications.)
Please read and follow all the instructions on the application page.
It can take 3-4 days for applications to be processed.
If you have problems with the application process, please contact the Noncredit Support Staff at
760.795.8710 for assistance. You can also register in person at the Community Learning Center at 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, 92058.
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Surf (student) ID
The following is an excerpt regarding your Surf ID.
“Once your application is processed you will need to retrieve your SURF ID and Password by going to the SURF website at http://surf.miracosta.edu. You will be asked a series of questions which will allow you to obtain your SURF ID and set up a password.
If you did not submit your social security number, we will assign and mail a substitute number that will be needed to obtain your SURF ID NUMBER online - OR - you may come to the Community Education office and by showing a picture identification, you may obtain your SURF ID NUMBER.”
Once you have your Surf ID and password, you can register for the class (enroll).
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Returning Noncredit Students
If you are a returning noncredit student, that did not enroll in noncredit classes Spring 2013, you will need to reapply. Once your application has been processed, your Surf ID remains the same. However, passwords are reset every semester so you will need to change the password.
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Registration - Enrolling in a Specific Class Section
Registration Process
In summary, enrolling in a Cisco class requires 3 steps:
- Apply for admission as noncredit student.
- Retrieve your Surf (student) ID, and set the password.
- Register for the Cisco class (enroll).
Students enrolling in Cisco courses (NCVOC11, NCVOC12, NCVOC15, NCVOC17) may only enroll in one course at a time. (The Cisco Academy website prevents instructors from enrolling students in more than one course.)
NCVOC11 and NCVOC12 have lab time included in the course. Some courses (NCVOC15, NCVOC17 ) require registration in a lab course, NCVOC19.
Please note that instructors and the Cisco coordinator are not able to assist students with Surf ID or password problems as they do not have access to those systems. You can also refer to the Apply link on the left for additional information.
Class Registration Using Surf
Having obtained your Surf ID and password, you are ready to register for your class. There are 2 types of classes – 1) on-campus, and 2) online/hybrid. Be sure that you are registering for the appropriate class/section number.
Late registration is at the discretion of the instructor and dean and on a space available basis.
Online/hybrid sections will require a few meetings on campus during the semester, although some optional meetings may also be scheduled. Most work will be completed online. Be sure to note the date and time of the orientation for your specific class. Emails will be sent to the email address used for your Surf registration. Be sure that Surf has your preferred email address on record.
To complete your registration:
- Use the following link to access Surf and login. http://surf.miracosta.edu
- Enter your Surf Id number and password. If you have problems with Surf ID or password, please contact the Surf Student HelpDesk at http://www.miracosta.edu/Apps/StudentHelp/ or 760.795.6655
- Cisco classes are listed under heading – Noncredit Short Term Voc Ed.
If you are registering for NCVOC11, please note that there is a $3 materials fee that must be paid to complete your registration. If the fee is not paid, you are not registered in the class and will not be on the roster.
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Waitlist vs. Crashing (show up first class)
When classes reach their full registration (capacity=24), additional students may add their names to the waitlist during Surf registration process.
A link to the instructions for adding yourself to the waitlist is included here.
http://www.miracosta.edu/apps/studenthelp/tutorials/surf/Written/AddyuorselftoaWaitlist.html
If you are on the waitlist, you definitely should attend the first class session.
When an instructor allows additional students to register for a class, students on the waitlist will have priority (over crashers). If there are still additional seats, then crashers will be able to register. (Additional enrollments are at the discretion of the instructor.)
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Permission Numbers
If you have not been a student at MiraCosta previously but are registering for a class other than NCVOC11, you might need a permission number from the instructor to complete the registration. Permission numbers basically override prerequisite requirements in the computer system.
The instructor of each course has access to permission numbers for his/her course. The main page of the website has the email addresses for all instructors.
Once you have obtained a permission number from the instructor, you can complete your registration.
The following is the link to the instructions on using the permission number to complete the process.
A permission number will not be given if there is a waitlist for the class.
If you have problems with Surf registration, please contact the Surf Student HelpDesk at http://www.miracosta.edu/Apps/StudentHelp/ or 760.795.6655 or the Noncredit Support Staff at 760.795.8710.
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Attend First Class/Orientation
Be sure to attend the first class or you may lose your seat. Those who do not attend the first class session/orientation may be dropped from the class and replaced by students from the waitlist, or crashers.
Classes with fewer than 20 students are subject to cancellation. Please be sure to register for a class prior to the first class meeting.
You can attend the first class session if you have not registered. However, you are not guaranteed a seat and there may be a delay in accessing course materials until your registration is processed.
Students registering late should contact and meet with the instructor within 3 days of their registration or they may be dropped from the class.
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Contact Information
Academy Coordinator Associate Faculty Mike Kirby |
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