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New CCNP PILOT for career-ready training

A new CCNP PILOT course is being tested by a group of experienced NetAcad instructors. On 7 March we will inform all interested community members and demonstrate the virtual labs and the learning environment.

A lot of demand has been received for an improved CCNP career-oriented training in Cisco Networking Academy. Recently a pilot project has started within BiASC in which twelve experienced Cisco NetAcad instructors will give feedback on the learning management system and the virtual labs.

On 7 March we intend to have an open meeting with the CCNP pilot instructors and other interested BiASC members. At the end of the session you will have a clear opinion about the new CCNP training materials and the virtual labs.

Topic: Cisco NetAcad CCNP ROUTE PILOT Meeting => Feedback Session
Date: 7 March 2019
Time: NL 10am-13pm *** FR 14-17pm
Address: Cisco BeLux, De Kleetlaan 6A, Diegem

REGISTRATION URL: https://goo.gl/forms/e4dQ0TDAekRAHXvR2

 

FOSDEM Open Source - Brussels - 2 & 3 February 2019

FOSDEM is a two-day event organised by volunteers to promote the widespread use of free and open source software. Taking place in the beautiful city of Brussels (Belgium), FOSDEM is widely recognised as the best open source conference in Europe.

Every year, FOSDEM hosts a wide variety of activities about open source. The 2019 edition features 452 speakers, 470 events, and 54 tracks. There are essentially six different categories of sessions and activities: keynotes, main tracks, developer rooms, lightning talks, stands and certification exams.

Date
2 & 3 February 2019

Location
Activities take place in 33 rooms spread across several buildings of the Solbosch campus of the ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles).
ULB,Campus du Solbosch,Av.F.D.Roosevelt50,1050 Bruxelles,Belgium

Registration
No registration necessary

Good to know

• Cisco provides all of the WLAN hardware and manages the wireless network at FOSDEM.
• Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has a stand at FOSDEM.
• LPI Linux Certification exams have been scheduled on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. 

Cisco Collaboration for Education - Classroom of the Future - 19 Dec 2018

Maarten Druwe of Cisco Systems explaining Collaboration tools

On 19  December 2018 a group of members from BiASC were invited at the Cisco BeLux office in Diegem to learn the ins and outs of online collaboration. Frank, Maarten and Rudy of Cisco BeLux thoroughly demonstrated the use of online collaboration tools to a group of about 15 academy trainers, allowing participants to ask all the questions about new communication tools and methods. Demonstrations of Collaboration Systems need restricted groups of about 15 participants. 

Webex Teams and Webex Meet are very well designed with open standards and are quite user friendly. If you like to experiment with Webex just send a message to <yvan@biasc.be>. Education prices are free for students and one euro per academy user (teachers, manangement, admin staff).

To start using all the possibilities a "presenter" needs a decent introduction. "Participating" in online collaboration is easy, just press "Join".

Pictures of the demonstration: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wgDyx3UyNH7WMubAA

=>    Members of BiASC who are interested in a deep-dive demonstration please contact <yvan@biasc.be>

 

 

NetAcad Days 24 & 25 januari 2019

Alle BiASC-leden worden uitgenodigd op de komende studiedagen op 24 en/of 25 januari bij Cisco in Amsterdam. Networking Academy helpt studenten om zich klaar te stomen voor de arbeidsmarkt van de toekomst. De sessies gaan door in het Nederlands.

 

NetAcad Days 24 & 25 januari 2019

 

Om het jaar 2019 goed te beginnen, nodigen wij u samen Cisco NetAcad uit voor de Cisco NetAcad Days op 24 en 25 januari op het kantoor van Cisco te Amsterdam. Tijdens deze dagen wordt u meegenomen in de nieuwste ontwikkelingen rondom het Networking Academy programma en de wereld van IT.

 

> Meld u aan
Inschrijven voor beide dagen is niet verplicht. 

 

Het Networking Academy programma bereidt sinds vele jaren studenten voor op de IT-arbeidsmarkt. In lijn met het dynamische en constant veranderende IT-landschap, investeert Cisco voortdurend in de Networking Academy. Dit zorgt voor ‘cutting-edge’ updates in het cursusmateriaal op onder andere netwerken, IoT en cybersecurity.

 

Met het toerusten in de juiste digitale vaardigheden, helpt de Networking Academy studenten om zich klaar te stomen voor de arbeidsmarkt van de toekomst.

 

Meeting with Cisco Academies from Wallonie-Bruxelles/ Cisco BeLux Office/ Diegem/ 23 November 2018

On 23 November a meeting was organized at the Cisco BeLux office in Diegem to discuss involvement and opportunities for Cisco Academies in Wallonie-Bruxelles.

Main points

• Wallonia needs a specific marketing plan to increase the number of students in IT degree programmes. A general plan to increase the number IT-skilled students and grow the Networking Academy in Wallonia will be part of that specific plan. Cisco CSR understands that growing the number of NetAcad students starts with an increase of the overal student population in IT degree programmes and in professional training.  
• BiASC is an official Cisco CSR partner for educational institutions. Cisco CSR supports BiASC in all activities regarding NetAcad members and programs. A very important role of an academy support center is to advise educational institutions how to install a career-oriented program with a global reach.
• Cisco Academies speak to Cisco via an Academy Support Center like BiASC. Whereas BiASC and other ASCs are considered to be partners, Cisco Academies are considered to be members (non-commercial customers) of the ASC.
• The reorganization of the BIASC internal structure will be based on five regions. In every region ASC advisors will be responsible for contacts with Cisco Academies and members. Also Ambassadors will be appointed.
• In order to sustain the Networking Academy Program in Belgium, Cisco Academies will pay a fee for instructor training and professional development, for access and software licences, for advice and support. The fee will be relative to the capacity and requirements of each individual academy. The focus for BiASC will continue to be on the principal duties of ASCs and ITCs, as put forward in the partnership relationship with Cisco CSR. More information regarding BiASC Duties & Responsibilities is found at the end of this web document.
• There is a need for mobile router labs and for a mobile Pearson Vue exam lab. This is considered a matter for the Academy Resource Center. A distinction needs to be made between the three different roles put forward in the Cisco Netacad Partner model. (See image "Cisco Networking Academy Partner Model" below)
• Outsourcing or project work regarding Country Digitization/ Innovation Competences/ Future Workforce - BiASC is active in several projects regarding innnovation competences and future workforce, and is open for project contracts with educational institutions. An institution is able to have a researcher, adviser or teacher take part in such a project and be paid back the salary.  

Cisco Networking Academy Partner Model
Click to enlarge the picture

Next steps (starting December 2018)

• Set up a group of responsible advisors, experts and ambassadors for five regions in Belgium
• Make a plan for human resources, priorities and budgets
• Make & execute marketing plan towards secondary education and others
• Organize events to attract new students 

Results

• December 2018 - List of advisors, experts and ambassadors for five regions in Belgium
  URL: https://honim.typepad.com/biasc/biasc-contacts.html

 

BiASC Events NOV 2018-JUNE 2019

Here is a list of activities for Cisco Academies between November 2018 and June 2019

26-30 NOVEMBER 2018 - Webex Online
Global IPD Week

19 DECEMBER 2018 -  Cisco Diegem - 10-14
Connected Classroom - Classroom of the Future 

JANUARY -  MARCH - MAY
"Fiber is the Future" Workshop - Pics 2019

24-25 JANUARY 2019 - Cisco Amsterdam
Cisco Netacad Day - Pics 2018

28 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY 2019 - Barcelona
CiscoLive 2019 Partner Conference - Pics 2018

1 MARCH 2019 - Cisco Diegem
Talent Connection Event - Pics 2018

7 MARCH 2019 - Cisco Diegem
CCNP Pilot Demonstration & Feedback 

APRIL-MAY 2019 - Wallonie + Luxembourg
NetAcad Student Challenge - Pics 2018

MAY 2019 - Cisco Diegem
NetAcad Workshop Day - Pics 2018

ONGOING
Instructor Training and Workshops

Cisco Annual Talent Connection Event - 1 March 2019

Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/fuUaAurZz7pF5MAx1

On 1 March Cisco BeLux invites all Cisco Academy students who are ready for ICND1, CCNA or CCNP certification.

Agenda

8:30-9:00 Reception Desk 
9:00-11:30 Relevant Information Sessions

Lunch

11:30-16:30 TAC Visits
13:30-16:30 Partner Information Stands
13:30-16:30 Informal Partner Interview Sessions

More information will follow soon.

Classroom of the Future Demo | Cisco Diegem | 19 DEC 2018

Geregeld krijgen we aanvragen omtrent de thematiek van "Classroom of the Future", en velen van ons zijn daarmee bezig.

Op 19 december 2018 is er de de gelegenheid voor een IT-lesgever én een andere deelnemer van een Cisco Academy om een demo CLASSROOM OF THE FUTURE bij Cisco Diegem mee te maken. Dit initiatief komt vanuit de basis, en niet vanuit Cisco. Het zo goed zijn een IT'er en een niet-IT'er af te vaardigen. 

 

Het is wonderlijk te zien hoe graag de Cisco mensen zelf graag samenwerken met Webex Teams, en daarbij gebruik maken van HI RES displays en geluid.

 

Indien je graag deelneemt, geef de namen op van de twee deelnemers die aan de demo deelnemen. Het aantal plaatsen is beperkt.

 

Registratie URL: https://goo.gl/forms/LJXl6yUwjifinwr52

 

Wanneer	wo 19. dec 2018 10am – 2pm (CET)
Waar	cisco Diegem De Kleetlaan 6, 1831 Machelen

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon - October 2018 - Pictures & Results

Click on the link below to view the pictures
Pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2C5z6Woih43AtTKF7
More pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1919063561495868&type=1&l=c3bca0270c

The jury consisting of representatives from business partners selected the following winning teams:

-1- Thomas More
-2- Odisee
-3- Defense
-4- PXL

A budget 12000 euro for prizes will ensure that the winners are able to go for a next step: 

• taking part in CiscoLive2019
• organizing events to attract young students into ICT education 
• obtaining hard and software for the Classroom of the Future
• buying hard and software for hands-on IoT labs

 

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels => Kickoff

=> Location: Odisee - Stormstraat 2 - 1000 Brussel - Polyvalent Auditorium 2215
=> Date and Time: 10 October 2018 - 13pm
The event starts with this kickoff and continues until Friday 12 October at 16pm with drinks, with some participants in near exhaustion.
=> Speakers: Bertrand Wert, Rik Bleeker, Kevin Picalausa, Wouter Thielemans, Hans Vandenbogaerde, Yvan Rooseleer, Osarumen Osama i.
=> Contact: yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be

• Welcome
• Video Footage
• Where are we?
• Practical Aspects
• Prizes and Evaluation 
• Jury Procedures
• Types of Teams
• Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Flow
• Keynote by Bertrand Wert
• Hackathon Phases
• Facilitation Manuals
• Objectives and expectations of this Hackathon
• Student Team Documentation
• Presentation of facilitators, coaches and experts
• Inspiration Storm
• Hackathon starts ...

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Flow

Keynote => Design thinking => Visualizations  => Prototypes => Qualifications => Pitch Semifinals => Pitch Finals => Awards => Drinks

Interviewing Networking Academy Students and Instructors | 10-12 October 2018

During the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon in Brussels from 10 to 12 October 2018, the intention is to interview participants, students, instructors, coaches and jury members. Everyone is allowed to turn down an interview request, but the aim is to represent the person speaking in a positive context.

Examples of questions

Here are the questions we will ask:
1. How did you get started with Cisco Networking Academy courses?
2. What are you learning/doing in this program?
3. Can you share two of your favorite learning experiences so far?
4. How do you imagine using your ICT skills for good?
5. Where do you hope your career takes you?
6. How will Networking Academy help you get there?
7. Is there anything else that you would like to share?

Hackathon Playbook Course: Context & Content

At 19pm on 20 September there is an online IPD* session about IoT and Hackathons. Yvan will be explaining the context & content of the Hackathon Playbook course that is available within Cisco Networking Academy.

There is more in the course than one would predict.

Presentation
- PPT: Download Context of Hackathon Playbook
- PDF:  Download Context of Hackathon Playbook

*IPD: Instructor Professional Development

Cybersecurity Series Webinars

Below is a list of upcoming webinars through the beginning of October.  

Cybersecurity series: 1^st session – Intro to Cybersecurity, 19 September, 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, Register Here

Cybersecurity series: 2nd session – Security Threats & Breaches, 3 October, 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, Register Here

All details for the Cybersecurity Series can be access here.

AGENDA 30 AUGUST CISCO

AGENDA 30 AUGUST CISCO DIEGEM

 

The aim of this meeting at Cisco Diegem is to inform academy instructors how to prepare students for the Lighthouse Hackathon in October

 

10-13 HACKATHON PREPARATION

Introduction by Rik max. 30'

Practical Issues by Yvan max. 45'

Course overview for hackathon preparation by Semyon max. 60'

Pitch Training intro by Osama max. 45'

CCNA CyberSecurity Operation Accreditation Day - 23 August 2018

If you are enrolled in the Cisco CCNA CyberSecurity Operation course we invite you to the accreditation day in Brussels on 23 August 2018.

How to get prepared:

• explore the course materials
• experiment with the labs
• do the online tests

Topic: Cisco Netacad CyberOps Instructor Training
Date: 23 August 2018
Time: 10am-18pm

Address: Odisee UC - Warmoesberg 15 - 1st floor - 1000 Brussels - Mobile +32474564576

Please register using this form if you wish to take part.

More information: <yvan@biasc.be>

 

On 23 August 2018 we will have a full day meeting in Brussels, to get you accredited for teaching the CCNA CyberOps course.

How to get prepared:

- explore the course materials
- do the online tests

Topic: Cisco Netacad CyberOps Instructor Training
Date: 23 August 2018
Time: 10am-18pm

Address: Cisco Lab 5306 - 1000 Warmoesberg 43 - Brussels

Please register using this form if you wish to attend the meeting

 

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels | Invitation | 10-12 October 2018

We invite Benelux Higher Education Institutions who have a bachelor or associate degree program to take part in the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon with one team of students. The winners will be invited to CiscoLive 2019 in Barcelona to demonstrate the results of their work. Twenty higher education institutions based in the Benelux are able to enroll with six students.

Apart from the students we also invite business companies, organizations and secondary school teachers with an interest in ICT education to participate as a coach or a jury member. 

The hackathon will take place in Brussels at Odisee University College - Stormstraaat 2 - from 10-12 October 2018.  

 

Register your organization for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hacakthon
URL: Lighthouse Pilot Registration

AIM OF THE CISCO BENELUX LIGHTHOUSE INNOVATION CHALLENGE 
With the Lighthouse Pilot we have the intention to make more students decide to go for an ICT higher education. The idea is to organize events that influence more students to enroll in ICT degree programs. The event is co-organized by Cisco CSR, BiASC and Odisee UC.

THEME AND TOPIC OF THE CISCO BENELUX  LIGHTHOUSE INNOVATION CHALLENGE & HACKATHON
The theme is to demonstrate the creative, social and business relevance of ICT higher education. Student teams will apply design thinking methods based on a given challenge. A team will need six highly talented ICT students, additionally with two creative marketing students. The exact challenge will be introduced during the kickoff session.

CISCO BENELUX LIGHTHOUSE INNOVATION STUDENT CHALLENGE & HACKATHON
The Lighthouse Pilot Hackathon is an event for higher education institutions. The hackathon will take place in Central Brussels. The event will take place with top teams of six students per institution. The Ideation & Design Thinking phases will start on 10 October. The second day is concerned with rapid prototyping and business/communication plans.  The last day of the event competing teams will demonstrate their results to an internationals jury.

TEAMS OF SIX WITH MIX OF SKILLS
A top student team with a mix of skills is necessary to win the competition: design thinking, prototyping, programming, scripting, also: managing networks, cloud systems, cybersecurity, sensors, internet of things, big data, blockchain, machine learning, intelligent assistants, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, multimedia, communication, business, marketing, ...

CISCO BENELUX LIGHTHOUSE INNOVATION CHALLENGE WINNERS
The winners of the Lighthouse Pilot Hackathon will continue the development of the prototype and will be invited to CiscoLive 2019 to demonstrate the results of their work.

CISCO BENELUX LIGHTHOUSE INNOVATION CHALLENGE AGENDA
Wednesday 10 October 2018 9-12am Arrival | 12am Lunch | 13pm KICKOFF | RESEARCH & ANALYSIS | IDEATION & DESIGN THINKING | USER REQUIREMENTS & USABILITY | SOLUTION DESIGN  | TECHNICAL PREPARATION | SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT  
Thursday 11 October 2018 |  PROTOTYPING & TESTING| BUSINESS PLAN | COACHING 
Friday 12 October 2018 | FINALIZING PROTOTYPE | SOLUTION DOCUMENTATION | PITCHING | JURY DECISION | AWARD CEREMONY 

PREPARATION MEETING 
A meeting about how to prepare your student team will be organized at the Cisco Belux Office on 30 August 2018 from 10am - 13pm.

ENROLLMENT FORM
Please fill in the essential information in the enrollment form below. Also we would like to know if your organization is supplying extra support, for example coaching students teams during the Hackathon. If you are not a Cisco Academy, we would welcome you to register as a coach or a jury member.

ORGANIZER
The Lighthouse Pilot Student Challenge & Hackathon is organized by Cisco CSR & Odisee University College in Central Brussels
Address: Stormstraat 2 - 1000 Brussels - Belgium - Polyvalent room 2215
Contact: Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be> 

WHAT IS A HACKATHON?
- A “Hackathon” is not about computer “hacking”. It means “ACTIVE” learning - It is a three-day event promoting 21st century skills, design thinking and multidisciplinary team work - Students teams are solving an unknown challenge presented by a problem owner (external) - Key components: ideation, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary communication - A Hackathon needs a decent  preparation - Participants are coached by a variety of experts and coaches.

MORE INFORMATION 
URL: Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Pilot Challenge Preparation & Information

Register your organization or team for the Hackathon
URL: Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Pilot Information and Registration

 

 

Benelux Partnership with CompTIA making certification exams affordable

BiASC is a CompTIA partner for the Benelux region in cooperation with NASC.

CompTIA offers vendor neutral certification exams, including courseware materials. The Cisco Networking Course IT Essentials is a direct preparation for the A+ exams.

Every year we organize a partner meeting showcasing new trends in CyberSecurity, Infrastructure , Networking and Cloud together with CompTIA. 

Schools and university colleges can apply for free to take part in the CompTIA Academy Programme. Discounts for exam vouchers amount to 40%, making certification exams affordable for students.

More information about the CompTIA Academy Program you can find here: https://partners.comptia.org/become-a-partner/academy-partner

Delivery Program for Commercial Partners: https://partners.comptia.org/become-a-partner/delivery-partner

 

BiASC Cisco Netacad Student Participants Grows by almost 1000

The number of Cisco Netacad students in Belgium has grown by almost 1000 units in the current academic year.

Well done by all institutions and instructors attracting all these students!

 

Stratégie numérique de la Wallonie. Thème "Compétences et emploi"

Les citoyens sont la première richesse d’un territoire. Les Wallons doivent devenir les acteurs de la transformation numérique par l’acquisition des compétences technologiques et l’adoption des comportements entrepreneuriaux indispensables pour le développement économique et social.

Les compétences liées à l’utilisation, à la compréhension et à la production de contenus numériques sont aujourd’hui incluses dans le concept de "littératie numérique" adopté par l’OCDE qui le définit comme "l’aptitude à comprendre et à utiliser le numérique dans la vie courante, à la maison, au travail et dans la collectivité en vue d’atteindre des buts personnels et d’étendre ses compétences et capacités".

Aujourd’hui, le niveau de maîtrise numérique est en moyenne trop faible chez les Wallons. Il est indispensable de compléter le socle des compétences par un apprentissage systématique des compétences et concepts liés à la science numérique. Il s’agit notamment de la connaissance des principes de base de l’algorithmique, de la programmation, de la gestion des données, souvent résumée, de façon trop restrictive, par le terme "apprendre le codage".

URL: https://www.digitalwallonia.be/fr/publications/competences-et-emploi/