Foundation for promoting
Information and Communication Technology


"The purpose of education is not to be first, but the goal is to reach an occupation where you can give a good performance."

Solomon Marcus


Cisco Networking Academy Program, Constanta, Romania

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NDG Linux

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The Foundation for promoting of Information Technology and Communication(ICT Foundation), Constanta, is included in the Cisco Networking Academy program, with an active presence for over 15 years, during which our graduates have been remarkable integrated in the IT & C labor market, both nationally and internationally. The program is coordinated by Eugen PETAC, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Cisco Instructor Excellence Award, Cisco Instructor Excellence Advanced,, Cisco Instructor Years of Service .

Foundation for promoting Information and Communication Technology (ICT Foundation), Constanta, Romania, was awarded the "2015 Academy Curriculum Excellence Award", in recognition of CCNA Curriculum Excellence and lasting contribution to the Cisco Networking Academy program®, by the Cisco Networking Academy, last April 16, 2016. The annual Academy Curriculum Excellence award is presented to one academy in each region for achieving excellence in teaching a curriculum. The Cisco Networking Academy program uses a rigorous process to select academies for this award based on several criteria. Assoc. Prof. Eugen Petac, Ph.D., received the award on behalf of the ICT Foundation.

NDG Linux courses, which are organized in three academic semesters in the Cisco Networking Academy program, allow the gain of knowledge which is specific for obtaining Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Certifications, from beginner level to a highly specialized one. The demand for professionals who have Linux skills has increased exponentially in recent years. NDG Linux training program represents a practical and theoretical course, the preparation being personalized for each student, within the Foundation for promoting Information and Communication Technology (ICT Foundation), Constanţa. The theoretical part is in English and can be accessed online. This is presented and documented within the rhythmic training program, in training under the supervision of an instructor. The practical part takes place in the Cisco Academy laboratory within the Foundation for promoting Information and Communication Technology, Constanta, which are equipped with Linux operating systems.
At the end of each semester of the NDG Linux Courses(Linux Essentials, Linux I, Linux II) the students receive a certificate of completion of each semester, issued by NDG/LPI/Cisco and countersigned by ICT Foundation, Constanţa, in which the volume and type of material studied and graduate skills are indicated. A course is considered completed with good results by reaching a percentage of minimum 80%. This percentage is obtained as a result of a good preparation of the student as a result of the accumulation of theoretical and practical knowledge, being followed by successful online exams on the Cisco/NDG server from the USA, as well as carrying out practical laboratory activities. The online exams that are sustained and the practical activities, are conducted in the laboratory of our institution, targeting each chapter, plus the pre-final and final assessments. The LPI (Linux Professional Institute) certifications are obtained by the accumulation of expertise within the Linux NDG courses. Our institution, as a Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centre, provides support for sustaining this certification and other types of internationally recognized certifications. NDG Linux program graduates receive discounts of up to 50% to support this certification.



Linux Essentials

The Linux Essentials course introduces the world of Linux. The course is useful not only to those who want to become system/network managers, but also to those who just want to use Linux. Linux Essentials, held during one semester, is an introductory course in Linux, aligned within the LPI Linux Essentials certification. The main topics addressed in the course are: Introduction to Linux; Using the Help; Working with files and directories; Archiving and compression; Scripting; Network Configuration; Security; Users and Permissions. Further details are available here.

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Linux I

Linux I is a course that facilitates the learning the fundamentals which are necessary for a Linux system administrator. Although this course is more advanced than the previous one, which incorporates and deepens the concepts of Linux Essentials, it is useful both to those who want to become system/network managers, but also to those who just want to use Linux. The main topics addressed in the course are: Using Shell; Working with Text Files; File System; System Administration. These topics are added to the knowledge gained in the Linux Essentials course. For further details please see the link.

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Linux II

Linux II course adds new concepts that are necessary for a Linux system administrator. The main topics addressed in the course are: Using Advanced Shell; Display Management; Management of Jobs; Linux Services; Networking; Security System. These topics are added to the knowledge gained in the Linux I course. For further details please see the link.

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Other information:

Participation prerequisites: knowledge of English at intermediate level, basic elements within web browsing..

The courses are coordinated by Eugen PETAC, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Cisco Instructor Excellence Award, Cisco Instructor Excellence Advanced,, Cisco Instructor Years of Service .

Participation fee: 195 EUR per semester, payable in lei, BNR exchange transaction (final price, no VAT). One can either choose full payment for the entire course (three semesters) or to pay for each semester before it starts.



We provide:

1. Qualified instructors, high school and university teachers, Cisco certified;
2. Modern methods of learning;
3. Individual access to a computer with multimedia facilities and equipment which are specific to the training program;
4. Specific educational materials to the course;
5. Cutting-edge technology equipment within the laboratories of the institution;
6. Training program which is customized for each student.
7. The latest information available provided by Cisco Networking Academy training program.



Place: ICT Foundation.

Opening of the course: immediately after fee payment. It is held on mini-groups working with a training program customized for each student, held in two sessions per week.

Duration: It is recommended that each semester lasts for up to 6 months, depending on the availability of each course, compliance with all standards set by the Cisco Networking Academy program, taking into consideration a very good understanding of he theoretical and practical training of students. For groups of institutions/ legal person can be set a special program of training in relation to their needs.

Enrollment: Monday-Friday, 16.00-18.00. Please contact us by phone or email.



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