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Donating Cisco Equipment through AcadConnect

Are you a Cisco Networking Academy teaching CCNA ? Are you struggling to get equipment to teach CCNA at your academy ? Do you have equipment that you do not use anymore at your academy ? Or are you looking for a collaboration with another Cisco networking academy ? This site might be of interest to you.

URL: https://acadconnect.org/

Cisco Networking Academy Evolution Meetings 7-8 Nov 2019 -- Presentations

More than 80 attendees from Networking Academies in Belgium took part in the info sessions on 7 and 8 November 2019. More than a quarter of participants are education managers and coordinators. 

The Digital Economy has started to play a role in the world of education. The first education domains influenced will be technology and business programs at all education levels. In IT Infrastructure and Networking a very big change will be the evolution "from CLI to API". Managing systems and networks will be based on APIs.

In the second semester of the academic year 2019-2020 a large number of instructor workshops will be provided to allow teachers to prepare for the upcoming changes in the curriculum. Topics will be: Network Programmability (DevNet), (Cyber) Security, Packet Tracer (Autocorrection & Multilink) and topics like Wireless Network Management to support new modules in CCNAv7.

BiASC wants to thank Henallux, Digital Wallonia, Cisco BeLux and Cisco CSR for their brilliant support.

Pictures
Photos selected from Diegem and Namur Academy Meetings: https://photos.app.goo.gl/a9gJk1BcHwvRgWENA

Activities Planned by BiASC from January until June 2020
URL: https://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2019/11/biasc-cisco-academy-planning-2020-.html

The presentations of the different speakers can be downloaded using the links below.

Netacad Technical and Program Updates, Semyon Ovsyannikov Technical Manager, Cisco Netacad Europe
Download NetAcad Technical Update Belgium Nov 2019 SO

NetAcad by BiASC, Belgian IT Academy Support Center, Country Presentation v1.5, Yvan Rooseleer, BiASC
Download NetAcad by BIASC -- Country Presentation -- Nov 2019 V1-5

Rencontre académies francophones, Namur, Fabian Restiaux, BiASC/ Henallux
Download Rencontre Academies francophones 8 novembre

Métiers de l'IT et industrie 4.0 : évolutions et perspectives, Hugues De Pra @hdepra CTTO, Cisco BeLux
Download Metiers_du_futur_Biasc_CercleWallonie_hdepra_p

Cisco: Quelques mots sur le parcours ensemble, Armand Leblois, Cisco CSR
Download AL-Presentation Namur

Workshop CCNA Security - Authentication, Authorization and Accounting, Jonathan Van Geel, BiASC/ Henallux
Download Workshop-CCNASec-AAA

IT Essentials Foundation for IT Careers, Hans Roeyen, BiASC/ PXL
Download IT Essentials & CompTIA A+ - 7 NOV 2019-vHRO.02

Laura Quintana, Moving the Needle, Preparing the Workforce of the Future
Download LQuintana Keynote

Network Management Augmented Reality & VR/3D Experience
Watch Keynote Video

 

 

Cisco Academy Meeting - Namur - 8 NOV - Pictures

Cisco Academy Namur - 7 nov - photos par Yvan Rooseleer: PICS
Cercle de Wallonie, Namur

Cisco Academy Meeting - Diegem - 7 NOV - Pictures

Cisco Academy Meeting - 7 NOV - Pictures by Yvan Rooseleer: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ttjtpv7SWmJ6zdPh9
Cisco BeLux Office, Diegem, Brussels

BiASC Cisco Academy Planning 2020

The following activities are planned by BiASC in the first half of 2020.
Most events are a combination of hands-on labs and online.
Workshops will be organized regionally for groups of 6 participants.

Instructor Training & Workshops

NetAcad Day CiscoLive 2020
Barcelona, last week of January 2020
Click here for more information

NetAcad Day Benelux
April - May or June 2020

Ongoing: Instructor Training & Workshops

• CCNA v7 Instructor Training & Accreditation
• IT Essentials V7 Instructor Training & Accreditation
• CyberSecurity Operations Instructor Training  & Accreditation
• CCNA v7 Instructor Training Bridging Course (two days in person)
• Network Programmability: from CLI to API (two days in person)
• Packet Tracer Instructor Training 
• Webex Teams Hands-on experience & didactics
• Security Device Management Instructor Training  
• Network Management Augmented Reality & VR/3D Experience
  Watch Keynote Video

Activities for Cisco Academies & Students

Talent Connection Event
Cisco BeLux Office, Diegem, First week of March 2020

 

This list will be regularly updated

CiscoLive NetAcad Day - 29-31 January 2020 - Barcelona

Cisco Academy managers and instructors are invited to CiscoLive in Barcelona from 29 until 31 January 2020.  Experience the future of IT Infrastructure, Networks, Internet of Things and Security. We have places for 30 participants from Belgium.

Three to five active days of sessions, hands-on learning experiences, expert demos, networking and fun. There are three options for Cisco Academy Members. Those who wish more in depth experience are advised to choose option 3 (below).

Registration Links
All Options -- NetAcad Day Registration link  
This registration is mandatory for anyone taking part in the NetAcad Days, also if you choose option 3
Option 3 -- Explorer Registration link for a CiscoLive Explorer Pass 

CiscoLive is an annual conference about internet, cloud, infrastructure and security technology evolutions. You will meet experts from Cisco, but also global partners like Google, Amazon, Linux Distros, NetApp and the like. Typically more than 50 technology partners demonstrate solutions for enterprise, for datacenters, internet of things and security. During the conference virtual labs are available for Explorers every day from 8am until 8pm. To give you an idea a variety of pictures from CiscoLive 2019 can be viewed here.

Cisco Live Agenda
Monday 27 January: hands-on labs (Explorers only)
Tuesday 28 January: hands-on labs and keynotes from Cisco and Technology Partners (Explorers only)
Wednesday 29 January: World of Solutions, Cisco & Technology partners (100 Euro)
Thursday 30 January: Networking Academy Day (free access)
Friday 31 January: Wide choice of Breakout Sessions

Cost
Cisco Networking Academy and BiASC offer Belgian Networking Academies free access to CiscoLive on 30 and 31 January. For visiting World of Solutions CiscoLive on Wednesday 29 Janaury the cost will be 100 Euro (ex VAT). For a Five-Day Explorer Pass the cost is 500 Euro (ex VAT) for early birds. Travel and accommodation are at the expenses of the Cisco Academy Institutions.

Available Options
Option 1 - Thursday 30 and Friday 31: NetAcad Days - free access
Option 2 - Wednesday 29 January: World of Solutions, including NetAcad Days - 100 EURO
Option 3 - Monday 27 until Friday 31 January -- Explorer Access - 500 EURO 
Yvan Rooseleer and Nico Declerck are your hosts for CiscoLive Explorer Access

Registration Links
All Options -- NetAcad Day Registration link  
This registration is mandatory for anyone taking part in the NetAcad Days, also if you choose option 3
Option 3 -- Explorer Registration link for a CiscoLive Explorer Pass (early bird)

More Information
Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be> +32474564576

 

RENCONTRE ACADEMIES CISCO -- 8 novembre - Namur

Enregistrement
Merci de vous enregistrer via le formulaire.
Utiliser un formulaire par participant.

Cisco Networking Academy vous invite à une rencontre au Cercle de Wallonie 

Au programme :  
- Métiers de l’IT et industrie 4.0: évolution et perspectives 
- Référentiel des compétences digitales 
- Nouveautés du programme netacad 
- Un avant-goût des WorkShops 2020  

AGENDA 8 NOVEMBRE 2019
09h00 – 9h30  DEJEUNER
09h30 – 10h30  TABLE RONDE -- DIGITAL WALLONIA & NETACAD
10h45 – 12h00  EVOLUTION DE NETACAD --  PLAN DES FORMATIONS ET ATELIERS
12h00 –  13h00 REPAS SANDWICHES 

A QUI CETTE INVITATION S’ADRESSE-T-ELLE ?
Managers et instructeurs d’académies Cisco à Bruxelles et en Wallonie ou candidats invités.

Les sessions se déroulent en français.

ADRESSE DU JOUR
Cercle de Wallonie, Avenue de la Vecquée 21, 5000 Namur

 

NETACAD EVOLUTIE DAG -- CISCO DIEGEM -- 7 november 2019

Cisco NetAcad is aan zijn zoveelste evolutie toe. Om de vernieuwing te duiden nodigen wij graag de Cisco Academies op 7 november in de namiddag uit bij Cisco Belux in Diegem.

REGISTRATIEFORMULIER
URL: https://forms.gle/gf66XvTT6QE8yiuE6

AGENDA
Evolutie CCNA Curriculum & Cisco Certificeringen
Cisco NetAcad CCNA Bridge Course
IT Essentials v7
Planning Workshops

DOELGROEP
Cisco Academy Managers & Instructors

VOERTAAL
De voertaal is het Nederlands.

DATUM
7 november 2019 - 13.30 – 18:00 uur
Cisco BeLux - De Kleetlaan 6 - 1831 DIEGEM

REGISTRATIE
Registreer je deelname via dit registratieformulier

Challenging Hackathon for Professionals and Students

EY organiseert in samenwerking met Brandweernetwerk Vlaanderen en VIAS een hackathon die zal plaatsvinden op 17 en 18 oktober 2019.

100% studentenkorting

Inzet van de hackathon 
Innovatieve toepassingen ontwikkelen die bijdragen om de dagelijkse werking van de brandweer te verbeteren en efficiënter te maken.

Locatie
De hackathon vindt plaats in de Wavespace van EY Antwerp, Borsbeeksebrug 26, Berchem. Voor meer informatie kan u steeds de website raadplegen: https://hackathon.thefactory.works/

De hackathon zal zich op drie pijnpunten focussen waar brandweerdiensten vandaag mee te maken krijgen:

1. Smart Homes and Buildings: hoe kan slimme technologie in gebouwen brandweer bijstaan voor brandpreventie en -detectie?
2. Smart Mobility: hoe brandbestrijdingsmiddelen op de meest efficiënte manier toewijzen, volgen en op de locatie brengen?
3. Smart Fire Service: hoe kunnen opkomende technologieën (VR, AR, Drones, Wearable technologieën, enz.) brandweer op het terrein en tijdens trainingen ondersteunen?

De winnaars van de challenges krijgen de mogelijkheid om hun oplossing te presenteren op het Back2TheFuture Brandweercongres (500 aanwezigen). Het einddoel van het evenement is om in samenwerking met Vias en de Brandweer een concreet project verder uit te werken.

Contact

Buelens Arthur | The Factory
Ernst & Young Advisory Services CVBA
Post X, Borsbeeksebrug 26, 2600, Berchem , Belgium
Mobile: +32 (0)4 79 35 49 37 | Arthur.Buelens@be.ey.com
Website: https://thefactory.works

Recent Pricing CCNA SEC Hardware Bundle

Here is a recent pricelist for CCNA Security Hardware for official Cisco Academies. The price given is per unit, excluding VAT.

The discounted price for a ISR4321 router is 852,00  EURO

The discounted price for a Switch WS-C2960+24TC-L is 345,33 EURO

The ASA 5506-X firewall is at a price of 265,33 EURO

A POD consists of two (or three) switches and the same amount of routers.

Invitation for Belgian Academies by Cisco and BiASC on 7 November

Image taken at previous Cisco NetAcad meeting in Cisco BeLux Office in June 2019

On 7 November 2019 BiASC and Cisco Networking Academy intend to organize plenary sessions and technical workshops in order to inform Cisco Networking Academies about the ongoing evolution in the certification landscape. The date has changed from 8 to 7 november.

SAVE THE DATE

• The main driving force of this event is the evolution of Cisco certification tracks and Networking Academy content.
• Apart from the keynotes the conference will be very practical with breakout sessions. 
• Sessions will be in three languages (Dutch, English and French)
  As English is the official language of Cisco Systems it is possible that international speakers will use the English language.
• Another similar event in the Dutch language will be organized at Cisco Amsterdam on 30 October. Also Belgian Academies are welcome there.

In the next few weeks you will be informed about the details of the Networking Academy meetings.

 

 

Webex Account for Cisco Academy Instructors

If you are interested please fill in the NetAcad Webex Online Registration Form - URL: https://forms.gle/p3qq3XsH4obtNjVy7
More information you can read below the image

Free NetAcad Webex Instructor Account

In collaboration with Cisco BeLux and Axians, BiASC offers Webex Teams & Meetings for Cisco Academy Instructors and their students. Most instructors of BiASC Ambassador institutions will receive a free account. 

Cisco Networking Academy has been improving and innovating education for more than twenty years. One of the great tools for educators is the online collaboration and meeting environment called Webex. Webex supports open standards and interoperates with most other similar applications.

NetAcad Webex Online Registration Form URL: https://forms.gle/p3qq3XsH4obtNjVy7

Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan for Education 
The flexible plan for NetAcad instructors is based on the following functionalities: Cloud Meetings - Video conferencing - Screen sharing - Recording - Meeting scheduling - Mobile apps - File storage and Cisco Webex Storage

 

Price for NetAcad Webex Instructor Account - Free

Most instructors will receive a free NetAcad Webex account. The value being more than 150 euro per instructor. For extra instructor accounts the annual price will be 30 euros for Cisco Academies. 

 

Difference with other offerings?
With this NetAcad Webex project Cisco Academy instructors are able to connect with groups larger than three individuals, so that effective distance teaching, coaching and learning is possible. Instructors will also be able to collaborate remotely in groups larger than three.

 

Free NetAcad Webex Instructor Account
For a NetAcad Webex Instructor Account it is necessary to register with the Online Registration Form
URL: https://forms.gle/p3qq3XsH4obtNjVy7

 

Webex Meetings
Cisco Webex Meetings is an audio and video conferencing solution for businesses and educational insitutions of all sizes. It features on-demand webcasting, screen sharing, high-definition (HD) video, and more. Webex can be used on most operating systems and smart devices.

 

Cisco Webex Meetings Integrations
Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Office - Microsoft Teams - Canvas, - Salesforce - Facebook Live  

 

Gartner

Webex has received very good comments over the years it exists. 

 

 

Note

BiASC is not liable for services for which it is not responsible.

Video introducing NetAcad with images from the Benelux

Recent images from Belgian and Benelux teachers and students to explain NetAcad to the world

Skills For Europe 2030

On 19 June Autoworld Brussels opens its doors for a two-day conference about skills of the future workforce.

This conference will convene business executives, policy makers, academics and education and training stakeholders to foster dialogue as well as to agree on priorities and concrete measures, in order to facilitate the implementation of upskilling strategies.

BiASC and Cisco Networking Academy are participating

Particpating companies
Airbus, EIB, EIT, OECD, WEF, Gartner, McKinsey, Siemens, Cisco, IBM, NXP and many others

More information: http://skills4industry.eu/

• The rise of new key enabling technologies are heavily transforming the nature of jobs
• Businesses are increasingly struggling to find the right profiles to fill their job vacancies

 

CCNA Certification Voucher for NetAcad Instructors

Belgian IT Academy Support Center (BIASC) has available the following rewards in the Cisco Networking Academy Reward 2018-2019 program: 

• 5 Certification Vouchers - available until June 30th, 2019

OPTIONS for Instructors
CCNA 
CCNA Security 
CCNA Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CCNA Cybersecurity Operations

Instructors who would benefit from one of these vouchers and would like to make a request on behalf of Belgian IT Academy Support Center (BIASC), please register using the following form.

URL: https://forms.gle/rs4SiVuP7AZGbe7X6

The following data is needed for each instructor in order to receive a voucher:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Roll: Instructor
• Networking Academy ID: Available in the Netacad.com profile
• Voucher Name: CCNA Composite, CCNA Security, CCNA Cybersecurity Operations, CCNA Cybersecurity Fundamentals (Need to use exact name)
• Country

CCNP Certification Voucher for NetAcad Instructors

Cisco Networking Academy has made a limited number of CCNP 300-Level certification discount codes available to Premier+ and Premier ASCs. 

Expiration date: July 31, 2019

These discount codes will allow eligible instructors to take the CCNP ROUTE, SWITCH, or TSHOOT exams at no-cost prior to the expiration date on July 31, 2019. 

Instructors who would benefit from one of these vouchers and would like to make a request on behalf of Belgian IT Academy Support Center (BIASC), please register using the following form.

URL:  https://forms.gle/1PCAAWowEaNJ6cCo6

The following information is required.

• Instructor Name
• Instructor ID (available in netacad.com profile)
• Instructor Netacad.com Email 
• Academy Name
• Academy ID

Cisco NetAcad Workshop Day --- Agenda & Schedule

 

All Cisco Academies from the Benelux are invited to the NetAcad Workshop & Networking Day with a central theme of "Unique Opportunities for the Profile of the Future" at the Cisco BeLux Office on 14 June.
REGISTRATION URL: https://goo.gl/forms/mQygObc3KNUc9bYh1

BREAKOUTS/ WORKSHOPS
Please register your choice of breakouts. In that way you will receive a WiFi login for the conference as well as a Webex Teams account for the presentations and handouts  URL: https://forms.gle/nKMXi1TSuqDCPfrA7 
For some workshops it is necessary to bring your own laptop.

AGENDA & SCHEDULE 

Theme: Unique Opportunities for the Profile of the Future
Target Group: Cisco Academy Instructors & Managers
Location: Cisco BeLux Office, De Kleetlaan, Diegem near Brussels, Belgium
Date: 14 June 2019

• 09:30 Arrival
• 10:00 Welcome by Cisco 
• 10:15 Digital Skills - Keynote 1
• 10:30 NetAcad Trends and Evolutions - Keynote 2
• 11:15 Diversity > Female participation - Keynote 3
• 11:30 Short Break
• 11:45 BREAKOUT SESSIONS A-C-D-I
• 12:30 Lunch Break
• 13:15 BREAKOUT SESSIONS E-F-G-B
• 14:00 BREAKOUT SESSIONS E-F-G-H
• 14:45 Short Break
• 15:00 Cisco on Digital Transformation - Keynote 4
• 15:30 Nico on Innovation in Education - Keynote 5

BREAKOUT SESSION TITLES (AND SPEAKERS)

• Breakout A -- CCNA Security -- IPsec VPN Evolution : Why should we consider IKEv2 ?" -- Pierre de Fooz
• Breakout B -- CyberSecurity Expertise -- Bart Bruninx, Steven De Ruyver, Cisco
• Breakout C -- CCNP Route Pilot Course -- First impressions of a new learning environment -- Tom Cordemans
• Breakout D -- Introduction to Packet Tracer -- Yvan Rooseleer
• Breakout E -- IoT Security (long session) -- Willem-Jan Derks, Hans Roeyen 
• Breakout F -- DevNet -- What does a network programmer perform?  (long session) -- Semyon Ovsyannikov, Alain Pieters
• Breakout G -- dCloud/ VIRL Virtual Internet Routing Lab) (long session) -- Tom Istaz, Pierre de Fooz
• Breakout H -- NetAcad Orientation for New Instructors -- Yvan Rooseleer, Marc Delmotte, Fabian Restiaux
• Breakout I -- Introduction to the Networking Academy Portfolio -- Semyon Ovsyannikov, Nico Declerck

Digital Transformation .be 2030

 

Presentation by: Yvan Huque <Yvan.Huque@technofuturtic.be>

Where technology meets talent - Cisco Diegem - 1 March 2019

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Between 150 and 200 NetAcad students and more than 20 NetAcad instructors attended the Talent Connection Event at the Cisco Office in Diegem, organized in cooperation with the Belgian IT Academy Support Center (BiASC). The main goal of the annual event is to provide an informal context for newcomers on the job market to find their true potential, after being trained in a Cisco Networking Academy.

Pics of the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/42a88X2wU1pvYk7FA

In the morning keynote sessions participants learned about new trends in the economy that influence future careers. Hugues de Pra of Cisco gave important insights about recent trends in infrastructure and the need for trained professionals. Lorena Marciano and a colleague gave a great talk about women in IT. Rik Bleeker helped us discover the new Talent Bridge tool. 

Career Opportunities At Home and Around the World

Cisco NetAcad Alumni can discover workplaces  at home and around the world. Cisco's Talent Bridge new tool helps you find opportunities where you live and everywhere you want to go. Instructors are able to guide their students, and get an award.

Flyer: Download Talent Bridge Matching Engine Instructor PDF

OPPORTUNITY FOR NETACAD INSTRUCTORS
Talent Bridge is offering a reward for NetAcad instructors who introduce the Talent Bridge Matching Engine to their students. To qualify, simply let your students 18 years or older know that they can view and apply for open job opportunities by creating a profile on the tool. Your students will only see jobs that match their qualifications as defined by employers—including requirements for education, location, language proficiency and certifications. Offer limited to the first 50 validated responders who complete the short survey and meet all requirements.

Claim Your Reward Here

An instructor flyer is attached to this email to help inform your instructors about the Talent Bridge Matching Engine

Flyer

• Download Talent Bridge Matching Engine Instructor PDF

URLs

• Talent Bridge Matching Engine
• Claim Your Reward Here

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