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Mohammed Nadir Bin Ali
Legal Main Contact
Cisco Local Academy
E-mail:nadir-diu@daffodilnet.com |
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Introduction: With the approval of the Ministry of Education under the Private University Act of 1992 and its amendment in 1998 Daffodil International University came into being on 24th January 2002. The prime initiative of the country's leading conglomerate Daffodil Group is Daffodil International University. This is a social commitment to the nation for further development in higher education. Daffodil International University is an accumulation of core educationists of the country that aims to build future Bangladesh. |
Daffodil International University (DIU) was authorized on 1/1/2004to work as Cisco Networking Academy in Bangladesh. It has been observed that Computer and Internet-based Technologies have become the key economic drive and fundamental force to financial growth of the 21st century. The prime objectives of the program are demand-based curriculum, hands-on labs, perfect instruction, training, support and preparation for industry-based certification. Considering Bangladesh and the global context, DIU arranges courses for the students and professionals to face challenge of the worldwide growing needs of network of the present century.
Today’s world is run by technology. The immense development in IT sector compelled the conscious person to learn the new technology and be involved in it whole heartedly. It is very important not to undermine the technical challenges. Indeed, new tools must be explored before beginning a direct work on any problem. To keep pace with the current impetus, Daffodil International University is now offering the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) program. The practice based CCNA program is well-known in the world for its excellence.
History:
The program, launched in October 1997, began at 64 educational institutions in seven US states – Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, and North Carolina. With the passage of time the program gained more importance all around the world and hence more centers opened for conducting expanded trainings. In Bangladesh, BUET started its first batch on Cisco Networking Academy program in 2001, with technical and financial assistance from UNDP. Now BUET has become a Regional Academy in Bangladesh in addition to a Local Network Academy. Nine Local Academies have already been opened for operation in Bangladesh.
Cisco Systems, Inc., announced the appointment of seven more premier technical Institutes as Cisco Networking Academies on January 20, 2003. As a result of this announcement, the seven Institutes annually offer Cisco’s global Networking Academy Program to about 350 students in five cities in Bangladesh.
The ten Institutes, along with the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), offer a complete, four-module 280 hours program on principle and practice of designing, building, and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations.The ten Institutes, along with the Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), offer a complete, four-module 280 hours program on principle and practice of designing, building, and maintaining networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. |
Purpose: |
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The CCNA Program is designed by Cisco to produce skilled graduates who can satisfy the growing demands of computer networking and its applications at home and abroad. It provides the students with an opportunity to obtain a broad knowledge in building, designing, operating and maintaining computer networks. |
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According to May 2002 ITAA report, it is indicated that there will be a demand for more than 1.1 million new IT hands in the next year, with almost 600,000 job-fields to carry on without qualified workers. The report also found that the most demanded jobs now are and in the future will be on technical support, network design and administration, programming and software engineering, web development and database development and administration. Jobs for CCNA qualified persons include network support, network management and administration, network design and trouble shooting. It would imply job prospects at multinational companies, NGO’s, large offices, ISP, and at govt. sectors created by industry and education professionals. The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum prepares students for the demand of the workplace and motivates them to continue their education and learning. |
Teaching Method: |
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Teaching includes both lecture and lab sessions with more emphasis on problem solving in the lab. All the theory examinations will be conducted on-line. Practice exams will be available for the students to prepare for the final on-line CISCO exam. Different simulation exam will be available for the preparation of the final practical exams. |
Eligibility for Admission: |
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Students having minimum 2.5 GPA or second division both in SSC and in HSC from any background may apply for admission in CCNA. |
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Daffodil International University provides quality class resources for its students. Labs are well equipped and they include the latest Premium Bundle of CISCO networking devices. |
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Classes will be held twice a week in the evening from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. |
Course Duration: |
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The duration of the entire course is 8 months equivalent to 280 hours of instruction as per CISCO guidelines. |
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Daffodil International University is an authorized CISCO training provider and all instructors are certified persons by the Regional Academy, BUET. |
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Course materials for the students will be available Online. Students can access course materials by using their log-in IDs and passwords and students can purchase books if required through Pearson. |
Alumni Career Center: |
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In 2001, Cisco Networking academy program launched the alumni program with its students and graduates who have successfully completed one or more courses of the academy curriculum and are 13 years of age or older. Through the alumni connection web site, academy alumni can participate in a global community that offers resources and tools for career development. It provides students continuous access to the curriculum even after graduating from the program. |
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Daffodil International University will provide scholarships for the students of each Batch in every Module of the CCNA course, based on their results. The student, who will secure first position in all examinations will get 50% waiver (for the next module) and the student, who secures first position only in the final examination will get 25% course fee waiver for the next module. However, if any student fulfills both the criteria, in that case; that particular student will get scholarship (i.e., 50% course fee waiver) for the consecutive module only. |
The program has been structured in four Modules: |
CCNA 1: Networking Basics... ... ................................ ...Top
CCNA 2: Routers & Routing Basics
CCNA 3: Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing
CCNA 4: WAN Technologies |
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CCNA-1 |
2 Months |
Evening |
TK.500 |
TK.4000 (Male)
TK.3500 (Female) |
TK.5000 (Male)
TK.4500 (Female) |
CCNA-2 |
2 Months |
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CCNA-3 |
2 Months |
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CCNA-4 |
2 Months |
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Special Note: In a special fashion, Cisco allows the program to be conducted in a maximum of 24 hours/weeks instead of 12 hours. So, the entire CCNA course can be completed in about 3 months instead of 8 months. |
On completion of CCNA-1 students would have an understanding of networking basics, including: |
- Computer hardware and software, networking, terminology, and protocols
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- LANs and WANs, open System Interconnection (OSI) model, Ethernet, and Internet Protocol (IP) addressing
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- Design and documentation of a basic network and structured cabling.
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- Network-to-network Communications.
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On completion of CCNA 2, students would have an understanding of routers and routing, including: |
- Router user interfaces, components and configurations
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- Basics of IOS versions, naming and software backup
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- TCP/IP protocol Suite and IP addressing and subnetting
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- Routing Protocols-RIP, IGRP, EIGRP
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- Access Control List (ACLs)
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On completion of CCNA 3, students would have an understanding of switching and intermediate routing, including: |
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- Routing and Routed Protocols
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- Network documentation, security, and troubleshooting
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On completion of CCNA 4, students would have an understanding of WAN technology basics, including: |
- WAN devices, encapsulation formats, and communication
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- PPP components, session establishment, and authentication
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- ISDN uses, services, and configuration
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- Frame relay technology and configuration
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Key Information for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Program: |
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- No. of Hours per Module: 70
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- No. of students Per Batch: 20
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Cisco Networking Academy Current Statistics: |
Cisco Networking Academy Program impact since 1997 |
- Academies Worldwide: 10,000+
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- Academies in Asia Pacific: 1,235
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- Students Worldwide: 1.6 M+
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- Students Asia Pacific: 89,680
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- Countries Worldwide: 150+
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- Countries Asia Pacific: 25
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In addition to CSE, CIS, ETE & CS students, BBA & B.Com students are highly expected to register their seats. |
Register your seat first to sit for the admission test. |
Visit the following Web site for more information on
Cisco Networking Academy Program
http://cisco.netacad.net
www.daffodilvarsit.edu.bd/Class_CCNA.html |
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Contact Details:
Daffodil International University
120 Shukrabad, Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1207
Phone: 9138234-5, 91136694, Fax: 880-2-9131947
Cell: 01713493070, e-mail: cisco-diu@daffodilnet.com,
nadir-diu@daffodilnet.com
Web: www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd |
