The Cisco® CCNA® Discovery curriculum provides the experience needed to help meet the growing demand for IT professionals. The courses help prepare students for entry-level career opportunities, continuing education, and globally recognized Cisco certifications.

CCNA Discovery teaches networking based on application, covering networking concepts within the context of network environments students may encounter in their daily lives – from small office and home office (SOHO) networking to more complex enterprise and theoretical networking models later in the curriculum. CCNA Discovery includes the following features:

• Courses emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and the practical application of skills.


• Rich multimedia content, including Flash-based interactive activities, videos, games, and quizzes, addresses a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning and increase knowledge retention.


• Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of networking concepts and allow students to experiment with network behavior and ask “what if” questions.


• Hands-on labs through CWA’s remote, hands-on labs help students develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.


• Innovative assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills.


• Case studies provide critical and strategic thinking scenarios to help students develop soft skills such as analyzing business objectives, planning timelines and resources, and delivering customer presentations.


• Networking concepts are explained using language that works well for learners at all levels and embedded interactive activities break up reading of the content and help reinforce understanding.

Course Description

CCNA Discovery provides general networking theory and the basics of routing, switching, and advanced technologies using a spiral approach, where concepts are presented in the context of the types of practical networks students may encounter; from home and small offices, to more complex enterprise models.

The curriculum helps students prepare for the industry-standard CCNA certification exam. The first two courses of CCNA Discovery also prepare students for the ­­­Cisco CCENT™ certification for entry network technicians, an optional first step toward earning the CCNA certification.

Each course includes a troubleshooting chapter and advanced technologies (voice, video, wireless, and security) are introduced throughout the curriculum.

Course Brochure

For more informatio on the CCNA Discovery program, download the course brochure here.

CWA invests in your future

For a limited time, CWA will pay certification exam fees for Cisco® Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT™), Cisco Certified Networking Associates (CCNA®) Discovery, or the exam fee for any class that is part of a certification taken through CWA/NETT, as part of the 2,010 students in 2010 campaign to commemorate the 10th anniversary of CWA/NETT Academy. Those who become certified in any of our programs also are eligible for a drawing to win one of 10 Dell netbook computers. The highest participating Local will also receive two Dell computers.

To register:

Call CWA/NETT Academy at 877-676-4553, or visit www.cwanett.org/2010.

This offer is good for the first 2,010 students only. Students must take the course through CWA/NETT Academy.