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CiscoLive Networking Academy Day - March/April 2021

Being part of Networking Academy gives instructors, teachers and ICT coordinators multiple opportunities per year to follow up the trends in the world of IT Infrastructure and Security, and how to implement it. Depending on your situation you may wish to register for one, two or three days. 

30 March - Networking Academy Day

This year the CiscoLive Networking Academy Day will take place on 30 March 2021.

• Keynote session from 2:30 to 4:30 PM CET 
• Technical Session on from 5 to 6 PM CET

The topics are relevant and inspiring for all active  and future  Cisco Academies. The Networking Academy day is (freely) accessible to anyone related to our program or who wants to learn more.

• Register for Academy Day Keynote
• Register for Academy Day Technical Session
• When registering, you will have access to the CiscoLive NetAcad Webex Event.
  Registrants will receive automated confirmation and a place blocker in their agenda for the sessions they registered for.

31 March and 1 April

• Cisco Live contains free and paid sessions, and are a great opportunity for Instructors that want to attend more in-depth technical sessions. 
• Register for CiscoLive Sessions

Full details and registration links are available on the event website

URL: https://netacad.cventevents.com/event/03cac226-6c80-4527-a0dc-5c005d7cc253/summary

Webex Education Community

URL: https://community.cisco.com/t5/webex-for-education/bd-p/disc-education

Install the Cisco Webex Education Connector in Your Learning Management System

It is possible to install the Webex Education Connector in Canvas by Instructure, Blackboard Learn, Moodle, Brightspace by D2L, Schoology, or Sakai using Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI). The Webex Education Connector integrates Cisco Webex Meetings and Webex into your Learning Management System (LMS).

More information: https://help.webex.com/en-us/n77zrcq/Control-Hub-Site-Administration-Install-the-Cisco-Webex-Education-Connector-in-Your-Learning-Management-System

Online Professional Develoment for NetAcad Instructors

The February IPD Week is over with a collection of high quality sessions.  The next IPD Week is from 3 to 7 May.

If you missed some of the sessions, you still have till 14 March to review the recordings/download materials and have your participation hours counted for the certificate of attendance.

- Understanding HTTP using Wireshark and Curl
- Network Infrastructure as a Code
- Packet Tracer 8 Physical Mode in CCNA 7.02
- Are you a NetAcad Wizard? Part 2
- New LMS Demo: Recent Enhancements
- Data Privacy, How concerned are you?
- Network Automation using Ansible Part 2 : Roles and Variables
- Streaming Telemetry for Network Infrastructure
- DevNet Associate: Filtering JSON Data (30 min)
- DevNet Associate: Generating JSON Data (30 min)

You can find all the resources here: https://cs.co/ipdcourse21 (login required)

VMware Academy Program Information Webinar

For the VMware Academy program a series of webinars have been created to inform or update academies. There is a choice of optional dates between March and August 2021

VMware IT Academy program information webinar

This webinar will be a great refresher about what institutions can expect when partnering with VMware through the IT Academy program.

Topics of the presentation are:
- What VMware does
- What the IT Academy program offers
- How these offers are made available
- Who is able to partner with the IT Academy program
- How to join the IT Academy program

Here is the registration link: https://VMware.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J1Uha0hUQSSyvdvCUd1qtA

VMware IT Academy onboarding webinar

In this webinar we will be helping approved academic institutions find their way into the VMware IT Academy program.

Topics we'll discuss are:
- Our program partners
- Program resources (licenses, courses and vouchers)
- Portal subscription
- Train the Trainer

Here is the registration link: https://VMware.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TfHeFMD7T-ys0yqjCSZE3g

New Networking Academy Course Catalog -- January 2021

Networking Academy offers professional training courses aiming to be product-neutral, skills-oriented and also problem-based. There are several types of course offerings:

• Explore Courses: starting points to explore opportunities with digital skills 
• Career Courses: equip students with real job skills for entry-level positions
• Practice: learning tools, hands-on labs, interactieve experiences

The latest description of the Networking Academy courses can be downloaded here:

• English: Download English_NetAcad_Product_Catalog_01.31.2021
• French: Download French_NetAcad_Product_Catalog_01.31.2021

Webex Accounts for NetAcad

All NetAcad instructors that teach Cisco Career and Training (CCT) courses are eligible to receive a Cisco Networking Academy Webex account. CCT courses include: CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CyberOps Associate, DevNet Associate and CCNA Security. Instructors that started a Cisco Career and Training class on or after July 26, 2020 and who currently do not have an existing WebEx account associated with their NetAcad profile email will be granted a NetAcad Webex account.

More information

URL: https://www.netacad.com/portal/resources/professional-development/instructor-resources-virtual-learning

Python & JSON Workshop -- IPD Week - 25 FEB 2021

Which Python skills do you really need in order to teach DevNet Associate or Emerging Technology Workshops? Attend the webinar during Cisco NetAcad IPD Week on 25 February.

Registration for the Python & JSON Workshop online session
URL: https://1040239.netacad.com/courses/1058892

Cisco NetAcad Instructor Training Program - Feb-Apr 2021

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From February until April 2021 more than 200 Instructors will be introduced to new technology courses about relevant IT skills.
For more information contact Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>

Cisco IOS XE Programmability e-book

Cisco IOS XE Programmability e-book
Cisco IOS XE Programmability Automating Device Lifecycle Management

This book provides a summary of the general concepts of programmability supported by Cisco IOS XE. Many books on programmability assume the reader has a background in software development and understands fundamental concepts about how software is built. This book does not make these assumptions. Instead, it is primarily written for network engineers who are new to programmability and wish to understand the basic concepts be fore moving on to advanced topics. For engineers with some programmability experience, this book will summarize the specic capabilities of Cisco IOS XE.

URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/enterprise-networks/nb-06-ios-xe-prog-ebook-cte-en.pdf

Instructor Training Campaign - Spring 2021

In the first semester of 2020-2021 about 100 Belgian Cisco Academy instructors received professional training in various technology domains: Networking and Internet, Cyber Security, IT Essentials, DevOps and Python programming. 

Part Two of the Instructor Training Campaign will start very soon and is running from February until April. Belgian IT Academy Support Center (BiASC) will again be an active partner, and we hope that about 100 Belgian participants will attend the online professional training.

It is time now to register for the Networking Academy Instructor Training Program.

• Free of charge
• Remote
• Running from February to April 2021
• There is limited availability, so make sure to confirm your spot

Register for your Instructor Training here
La formation des instructeurs se fera également en langue française
If you have questions, write an email to Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>

Cisco CSR Report 2020

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Belgian IT Academy Support Center (BIASC) was founded to support Networking Academies. As such BiASC is a partner of Cisco CSR. We appreciate it that Cisco CSR has proven to be a trustworthy partner, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to the world of education with no direct commercial intention.

Cisco CSR Report
URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/m/en_us/about/csr/esg-hub/_pdf/csr-report-2020.pdf

Context
Cisco is a worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet, and inspires new possibilities by reimagining applications, securing data, transforming IT infrastructure, and empowering teams for a global and inclusive future. Cisco CSR is responsible for the Networking Academy Program for education. As a leading technology company, Cisco is committed to offering inclusive access to digital skills training and supporting those who use technology to educate. 

Message from Chuck Robins, Cisco CEO
At Cisco, we believe in the power of technology and what it makes possible. During this pandemic, we’ve witnessed how technology has helped us reimagine our lives, become a critical lifeline for businesses, and connect our world—ensuring children continue to learn, providing people access to healthcare, allowing businesses to operate, and helping loved ones to stay close even if physically apart. Cisco sits at the heart of so many of these connections—helping keep our customers, partners, and employees safe, secure,  and productive in this new world. Now more than ever, we believe that technology can be used for good to provide an opportunity for all, make a meaningful impact, and bring about a future that is better and brighter than the reality of today.

 

Tell the world networking is for me

VMware Customer Connect Learning December 2020

VMware Customer Connect Learning
December 2020

In VMware Customer Connect Learning, (formerly VMware Learning Zone), you’ll find a variety of live webinars, recorded events, instructional courses, short how-to videos, exam preps, and On Demands with labs that enable you to get VMware training any time anywhere.

Content is free for registered users.

Cisco DevNet Class of 2020

Register Now for Instructor Training 2nd Semester NetAcad

MESSAGE FROM CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY AND EUROPE NORTH AND BENELUX INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CENTERS

Are you a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor and looking to acquire you Instructor Accreditation for CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, Cyber Ops, or the new DevNet Associate course?

Then register now for the free Networking Academy Instructor Training Program!

• It is free of charge
• It is remote
• It runs the next semester from February to April 2021
• You are joining a community of like-minded educators in Europe North
• There is limited availability, so make sure to confirm your spot

Register for your Instructor Training here

We are offering the Instructor Training for Europe North in close collaboration with the ASC-ITCs in the BeNeLux, Nordic and Baltic countries. Feel free to contact your own ASC-ITC as well for further support.

The Instructor Training is for:

• All current active NetAcad Instructors
• All inactive NetAcad Instructors that want to teach the NetAcad courses again
• All (new) teachers that aspire to teach IT via the NetAcad Program

So please, share this invite with all your colleagues and peers at your own school or contact another!

The Instructor Training Program offers:

• Instructor Training for CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, Cyber Ops, DevNet Associate, Python, Cyber Security Essentials and IT Essentials
• An Introduction to the Networking Academy training for all teachers that are new to the Program
• The fastest way to acquire your Accreditation for all NetAcad courses; after obtaining your Accreditation you can start teaching our courses right away from the NetAcad Learning Management System (LMS)
• Access to your local Instructor Training Center (ITC), their high-tech labs, and the best international trainers that will guide you through the Instructor Training
• Remote training via the Cisco Webex Collaboration tools

Information on all courses and the prerequisites for the Instructor Training can be found here

This is a unique opportunity for you to acquire Instructor Accreditation for the Networking Academy courses. Make sure you register in time to confirm your spot.

As we all have a shared mission to work on the future IT-workforce of your country, our ask is that you convey your accredited knowledge by teaching the course to your students.

Are you a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor and looking to acquire you Instructor Accreditation for CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, Cyber Ops, or the new DevNet Associate course?

Then register now for the free Networking Academy Instructor Training Program!

· It is free of charge

· It is remote

· It runs the next semester from February to April 2021

· You are joining a community of like-minded educators in Europe North

· There is limited availability, so make sure to confirm your spot

Register for your Instructor Training here

We are offering the Instructor Training for Europe North in close collaboration with the ASC-ITCs in the BeNeLux, Nordic and Baltic countries. Feel free to contact your own ASC-ITC as well for further support.

The Instructor Training is for:

· All current active NetAcad Instructors

· All inactive NetAcad Instructors that want to teach the NetAcad courses again

· All (new) teachers that aspire to teach IT via the NetAcad Program

So please, share this invite with all your colleagues and peers at your own school or contact another!

The Instructor Training Program offers:

· Instructor Training for CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, Cyber Ops, DevNet Associate, Python, Cyber Security Essentials and IT Essentials

· An Introduction to the Networking Academy training for all teachers that are new to the Program

· The fastest way to acquire your Accreditation for all NetAcad courses; after obtaining your Accreditation you can start teaching our courses right away from the NetAcad Learning Management System (LMS)

· Access to your local Instructor Training Center (ITC), their high-tech labs, and the best international trainers that will guide you through the Instructor Training

· Remote training via the Cisco Webex Collaboration tools

Information on all courses and the prerequisites for the Instructor Training can be found here

This is a unique opportunity for you to acquire Instructor Accreditation for the Networking Academy courses. Make sure you register in time to confirm your spot.

As we all have a shared mission to work on the future IT-workforce of your country, our ask is that you convey your accredited knowledge by teaching the course to your students.

Tips & Tricks for NetAcad Instructors

In the recent presentation from IPD Week you will find a lot of useful tips and tricks:

• How to request help from the support desk?
• How to report an error in Packet Tracer?
• What to do if you discover an error in a course or in a test?
• How to generate course certificate?
• How about certification discounts?

Powerpoint Presentation
PPT: Download NetAcad Wizard_Tips & Tricks Oct 2020

More references
NetAcad FAQ Page: https://netacad.com/portal/faq-page

 

Cisco dCloud Scripted Cloud Environment

Cisco Networking Academies have the possibility to use the Cisco dCloud virtual environment which is often used by Cisco in proof-of-concept activities. Anyone with a dCloud account (your NetAcad Login) can access dCloud for various labs. After creating an account and login click the Catalog tab to see what is available.

How to access Cisco's online demo center dCloud
More information about dCloud for Cisco Academies
URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18oPpsPD33UQoY4CIMeK-d0Pnls42HIfnR5buMkkFvzg/edit?usp=sharing

Discover dCloud and Create an Account based on your Cisco ID
URL: https://dcloud.cisco.com/

 

Ongoing Instructor Professional Development: IPD Week

As a member of Cisco Networking Academy & BiASC all NetAcad instrcutors receive information & training to update their knowledge, competences and skills. No professional IT Trainer can update knowledge, competences and skills without support.

On a regular basis we are offering online content which is relevant to instructors. The next week of information sharing is the week of 5 October 2020.

Planning IPD Week October 2020

Program Updates
Catch up on the latest strategies and products from Cisco Networking Academy
Technical Sessions
Security Onion Deep Dive
Introduction to Cloud Calling
Platform Update - New Experience Phase 2
Building Application using Distributed Systems Approach
Are you a NetAcad Wizard? Tips and Tricks in NetAcad
Web Application and API Security using Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) TOP 10
Working Remotely: When your Home becomes your Office
Packet Tracer Activity Wizard

More information about the planning of IPD Week in 2020-2021: 
Download IPD Week Sep2020

NetAcad Platform Migration 2020: Learning Environment Only

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The Cisco NetAcad platform undergoes a thorough migration every ten years. In 2020 a major migration is going on which concerns the learning environment only. Here are a few notes to support NetAcad instructors.

Overview by Ben Jehring, NetAcad Platform Manager: Download NetAcad LMS Transition

What parts of the NetAcad platform are influenced by the transition?

• The migration only implies the learning environment. This is the part of the NetAcad platform where instructors activate tests and send messages to students. It is the part of the environment where students select what to do. Selecting course content modules or online tests are the main function of the learning platform for students.
• The migration does not influence the course content or the online tests. Course content and tests are managed outside from the learning environment.
• As courses become available in the new environment instructors can choose to create those courses in the New or Legacy Experience.
  • Legacy Experience courses are limited to 31 July 2021.
  • We advise instructors to select the New Experience.

NetAcad Courses Migrating to New Learning Environment

Since the Summer all of the NetAcad course are being migrated to a new learning platform. The migration does not influence the course content and online testing.

If you create a legacy course it will have to terminate on 31 July 2021. Only courses in the new environment can last longer than this date.

By 11 December 2020 all NetAcad courses will have migrated to the new environment.