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He has worked at several academic institutions of which the last two were the University of Missouri-Columbia and Columbia College, MO. His teaching interests include programming languages, logic design, Networks, and computer architecture. His research interests include computer simulation, web caching architecture, and curriculum design. He holds certifications in A+ , Network+ , i-Net+, Sun Certified Java Programmer, ICDL, and CCNA Intro. Akram is also a Cisco certified instructor.  \nAzzedine Lansari, Zayed University  \nAzzedine received a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from North Carolina State University in  \n1992. From 1992-1998, he was a senior researcher at MANTECH, NC. He joined Zayed University in August 1998. Currently he is an assistant professor of Information systems. His research interests include systems model-ing, educational technology and curriculum design in Information Systems. His teaching interests include instructional technology and statistical modeling.  \nFaouzi Bouslama, Zayed University  \nFaouzi received a PhD in Electronics Engineering from Shizuoka University, Japan, in 1992.  \nFrom 1992-1994, he was a researcher at Toshiba Co., Tokyo. From 1994-2000, he was Associate Professor of Information Systems, Hi-roshima City University, Japan. He joined Zayed University, UAE, in August 2000. Currently, he is a Professor of Information Systems, Zayed University, UAE. His research interests include Neuro-fuzzy modeling and control, Signal processing, and IS curriculum design and development.  \n© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006  \nPage 11.787.1  \nIntegrating IT Certifications in Networking Courses: Cisco CCNA  \nVersus CompTIA Network+  \nAbstract  \nCurrently, industry and government need a workforce with the latest technical skills in order to remain globally competitive. Furthermore, there is a rising demand from industry for university and college graduates who also have acquired information technology (IT) certification. Community Colleges are increasingly offering IT certification programs as a mean to provide students with viable skills needed by the workforce. However, Universities are still reluctant to include IT certification into their curriculum. The IEEE and ACM recognize the importance of IT certifications and currently provide their members with over 800 online courses to help them prepare for certifications exam. In networking, there are two important IT certifications: the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network+ . While the CCNA certificate is vendor specific, the Network+ certificate is neutral.  \nThe objective of this paper is to study the integration of IT certification goals into Network and Telecommunication courses in Information Systems. The IS 2002 model curriculum is used as a basis to develop IS curricula ([http://www.acm.org/education/is2002.pdf](http://www.acm.org/education/is2002.pdf) ). Furthermore, the IS 2002 model curriculum implements ABET ([http://www.abet.org/criteria_cac.html](http://www.abet.org/criteria_cac.html)) requirements for IS program accreditation, which include a course in network and telecommunications (IS 2002.6) . Two prominent IT certificates are examined for integration into the IS 2002.6 course:  \nCCNA and Network+ . The objectives ofthe CCNA and Network+ certificates are examined and mapped into the network and telecommunication course topics.  \nAn introduction to Cisco Networking Academy, which is one approach used by universities and colleges for preparing students to take the CCNA exam, is provided. A comparison between the Cisco Academy and other alternatives to obtain the CCNA or Network+ certificate is discussed. CCNA and Network+ certification goals are also studied from several p","cbCaip0GH6idjUwg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip0GH6idjUwg","pdf",205191,13,"English","# Abstract\n# 1. Introduction\n## Certification and competency standards\n## Demand for IT certifications in education\n## Vendor-specific vs neutral certifications","[{\"question\":\"Why are IT certifications becoming increasingly popular in the workforce?\",\"answer\":\"Certification establishes a standard of competency for specific areas and job roles, helping industry verify credentials and reduce initial training. It also increases confidence for certified individuals in their abilities and expertise.\"},{\"question\":\"What problem does the paper address regarding universities and IT certifications?\",\"answer\":\"The paper notes that industry and government need certified skills, but universities are still reluctant to include IT certification goals within their curriculum.\"},{\"question\":\"Which two networking IT certifications are examined for course integration?\",\"answer\":\"The paper focuses on Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Network+ , comparing their objectives and mapping them into network and telecommunication course topics.\"}]","Integrating IT Certifications in Networking Courses: Cisco CCNA Versus CompTIA Network+ | PDF",1789886796,33]