Program Description
The IT Networking Academy (Cisco Academy) is a nationally recognized program that prepares students for successful careers in information technology fields such as computer network design and administration, hardware, software and network installation, local and wide-area network (LAN/WAN) management and systems engineering. The IT Networking Academy (Cisco Academy) prepares high school students with the professional skills they require to pursue quality academic and professional opportunities. Particular emphasis is given to using decision-making and problem-solving techniques in the application of science, mathematics, communication and social studies concepts to solve networking problems.
| Available Certifications | Available College Credits |
| CompTIA ITF CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Pen Test+ CompTIA Linux+ Cisco CCT Cisco CCENT Cisco CCNA RS Cisco CCNA Security Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops |
College of Southern Maryland Anne Arundel Community College Baltimore City Community College Chesapeake Community College CCBC- Catonsville Harford Community College Howard Community College Montgomery College Prince George's Community College |
Course Sequence
Cisco IT Essentials
Cisco- CCENT: Introduction to Networking
Cisco- CCNA: Routing and Switching Essentials
Cisco- CCNA: Scaling Networks
Cisco- CCNA: Connecting Network
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
| 1 | Cisco IT Essentials |
Cisco-CCENT Intro. to Networking |
Cisco-CCNA Routing & Switching Essentials | Cisco-CCNA Scaling Networks |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Cisco-CCENT Intro. to Networking | Cisco-CCNA Routing & Switching Essentials ( | Cisco-CCNA Scaling Networks |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | Elective |
Cisco-CCNA Connecting Networks |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Cisco-CCNA Connecting Networks |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
| 8 | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade