思科网络技术学院的思科探索课程1至4为学生提供了网络基础知识。成功完成该计划部分的学生准备获得思科认证网络工程师（CCNA®）认证。通过这四个系列的课程，学生将学习在模拟的局域网和广域网环境中操作路由器和交换IOS，配置DHCP，NAT，帧中继以及其他协议的主机。学生将学习如何使用最新的WAN技术管理这些局域网和广域网。
Cisco Exploration courses 1 through 4 of the Cisco Networking Technologies Academy provide students with a basic foundation in networking. Students who successfully complete this portion of the program are prepared to earn the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) certification. Through this four course series, students will learn to operate the router and switch IOS, configure DHCP, NAT, frame relay, and a host of other protocols in a simulated local area and wide area networked environment. Students will learn how to manage these local and wide area networks, using the latest WAN technologies.