-- Networking simulation teaches real-world understanding of essential networking concepts.

-- Utilizes the same software in Cisco Systems' Web-delivered curriculum, allowing for a familiar learning environment.

-- Multiple electronic elements provide a variety of learning media for enhanced learning and knowledge retention.

Cisco Networking Academy Program students need as much hands-on router time as possible, particularly those without industry-related employment. Cisco Networking Academy Program: First- and Second-Year Interactive Guide provides the next best thing to a lab full of routers by immersing the user in a networking simulation environment complete with multiple virtual routers. Users are directed through numerous labs that teach and test their abilities to master the configuration and implementation of different CCNA "RM" - oriented technologies. The program interface is the same one used in the Web-delivered curriculum of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. With this, students are immediately familiar with the First- and Second-Year Interactive Guide interface and begin learning immediately. Other valuable electronic media tools like question sets, instructional videos, eLab activities, and Photozooms enhance the learning experience to maximize both understanding and retention.