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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

 

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.

 

Practical Introduction to Emerging Technologies/ Network Programmability/ 30 NOV 2018

On 30 November there is a practical introduction to Network Programmability during the Global Online IPD Week, in Dutch language.

Presentations - used during the session

• Download En_ETW_Overview-PPT_v1.0 (5)
• Download ETW APIC-EM (1)

PATH TRACE - Sample Python Code 

• Download DevNet Ticket Hosts Network Devices Path Trace

CODING PRACTICE

• Coding is not new to Cisco. There have always been talented programmers for the IOS and for network applications.
• Writing simple code based on examples is easy.
• Writing complex code is difficult.
• Writing complex declarative CLI scripts is no easy task either.
• In the future a number of networkers will be writing code, if they like it.
• But even more networkers will run the code, and maybe adapt it.

Background - Useful Python Libraries for Network Engineers (YouTube)

• H. Preston, Useful Python Libraries for Network Engineers, Cisco DevNet
  URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4vfA11fPo0
  56:48 
  viewed on 30 November 2018
• Topics Covered - Time Links - Introduction
  Libraries to Work with Data - 1:52 - xmltodict - 3:30 - json - 8:14 - PyYAML - 11:21 - csv - 14:27 - pyang - 18:05 - API Libraries - 23:42 - requests & RESTCONF - 24:20 - ncclient & NETCONF - 32:56 - netmiko & CLI - 39:21 - pysnmp & SNMP - 44:03 - Configuration Management Tools - 46:26 - NAPALM - 47:52 - Ansible - 48:58 - Other Cool Python Tools - 49:51 - virlutils - 49:53 - pyATS - 51:45 - Summary - 52:59 - Webinar Resources - 54:03 - Code Exchange Challenge - 54:39

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.

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Video

The Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon from 12 to 14 October at Odisee Brussels showed a great spirit from 25 teams from around the Benelux. We thank all participants for taking so many opportunities for teamwork and collaboration. The video taken during the Hackathon shows exactly how the hackathon happened.

• 150 students from Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg forming 25 teams
• Active Learning: global problem solving + technology skills + teamwork and collaboration
• Using the Internet Of Things for interactions between people, processes, data and things, offering a world of opportunities to solve real world problems
• Each team explores the domain of democratic voting and elections and creates a solution that could make a difference
• A  great experience for all

Here is a link for the Hacakthon Particpants to download the video from the event.
Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Video to download:  Download Cisco Hackathon v5

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

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'

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels - Preparation & Information - 10-12 October 2018

Updated: 7 September 2018
All Benelux Academies of higher education are invited to the Cisco Lighthouse Challenge in October 2018 providing your students the opportunity to build a human network and to make the best of their talents in Brussels at the heart of Europe.
This document contains useful information to prepare for the Cisco Lighthouse Challenge in October 2018.
-The event is co-organized by Cisco CSR, BiASC and Odisee UC with facilities offered by Odisee University.
-The student challenge is focused on technology skills used for the benefit of democracy & politics.

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon & Innovation Challenge 

Task: Create a prototype installation based on specific requirements; configuring and creating selected hard and software 
General Theme of the Hackathon: Democracy & Politics

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.

DATES 

10 OCTOBER 2018 Arrival between 9-12am Lunch at 12am Kickoff at 13pm
Kickoff & Team Briefings - Preparation, Ideation & Design Thinking - Research & Analysis - User Requirements & Usability Design 
Solution Proposal - Prototype Proposal - Technical Preparation, Technical Analysis & Design - Coaching  

11 OCTOBER 2018  
Designing & Creating Prototypes - Communication & Marketing plan - Coaching  

12 OCTOBER 2018 
Finalizing plan & Prototypes - Solution Documentation - Demonstrations & Pitching - Jury Decision - Award Ceremony

RedHat Academy

“Most higher education institutions seek to prepare their graduates to be ‘work ready,’ so it’s no surprise that many of them have incorporated Linux-related content into their curriculum. 

Red Hat Academy provides a curriculum to help education institutions keep pace with the demands of industry. The curriculum involves hands-on instruction across platform,  middleware, and cloud technologies built with input from Red Hat development, support, and field consulting teams. Unlike a generic “distribution agnostic” Linux curriculum, Red Hat’s curriculum is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the leading enterprise Linux platform. Rather than learning theoretical skills, students learn practical skills based on use cases from thousands of enterprise implementations.

BIASC contact: <alexander.desmet@biasc.be> <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>

More details: https://www.redhat.com/cms/managed-files/tr-red-hat-academy-brochure-interactive-f8578-201806-en_0.pdf

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

 

 

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels | October 2018

Benelux Academies from Higher Education are invited to take part in the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon which aims at improving the numbers of students interested in ICT education by showcasing the relevance and value of ICT both for social and business purposes. All academies are allowed to send a mixed team of six students and a teamleader for a real ICT education challenge. The winning team will be invited to CiscoLive 2019 in Barcelona to demonstrate the results of their work to a large audience.

The Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Innovation Student Challenge runs in Central Brussels from 10 to 12 October 2018. The first day 3-4 team members are required, the second day 6 team members are required.

For more information and registration click on the links below.

URL: Registration for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon

URL: Preparation for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon

 

VMware Academy 2018-2019

 

The VMware Academy Programme is undergoing changes in 2018-2019. Most important is the new and broader curriculum with a strong foundation in virtualization and cloud.

Changes for 2018 – New Academic courses

• Appeal to a much broader student population
• Update our current commercial curriculum with three Academic-friendly courses to be phased in throughout the year.
• Develop a strong foundation in virtualization and cloud
• Digital badges awarded after course completion to share on social media
• Academy-specific certification to recognize knowledge and skills opening doors for first IT job
• New offering for secondary/high schools

PPT:  Download VMware IT Academy Overview 5.18

 

VMware IT Academy - Announcements and Updates - May 2018

There is an new international contact person for VMware IT Academy: Susan Coefield <scoefield@vmware.com> 

Updates on Academic Courses 

Solutions 1 - The "Beginner's Course to Virtualization" was released in January and hope you have an an opportunity to log in and experience this free 8-hour micro course.  Thanks to NDG for partnering with us!   Let's show them our support.  www.ndg.tech/vmware 

Solutions 2 - IT Solutions for Digital Businesses  - Available in your Kivuto webstore the week of May 14th.  This is an advanced entry-level course designed for MIS, CS and IT students and traces the emergence of virtualization, the modern virtual data center and digital workspaces.  A  case study is included to prepare students for the VMware Certified Associate –Digital Business Transformation - (VCA-DBT).  Books and E-text will be out soon and an announcement will be sent.   

Solutions 3  - Software Defined IT Using VMware- Available August  2018

CompTIA Partner Day - 22 May 2018

CompTIA organiseert op 22 mei een partnerbijeenkomst voor aangesloten academies. Tijdens deze bijeenkomst zal Alison Pearce van CompTIA een update geven van de certificeringen van CompTIA. Ook is er aandacht voor de nieuwe certificering Pentest+.  Ook de rol van CompTIA gerelateerd aan contentontwikkeling zal worden toegelicht.

Zowel reeds aan het CompTIA Authorized Academy Program deelnemende opleiders zijn welkom, als instructors die geïnteresseerd zijn in de mogelijkheden die CompTIA te bieden heeft. 

Registreren via online formulier: https://goo.gl/forms/N256TuVvHba85Z3b2
Deze activiteit vindt plaats in Nederland

Voor wie
Deelnemende - en geïnteresseerde instructors

Wanneer
Deze bijeenkomst vindt plaats in de middag van 22 mei 2018 vanaf 13:00 uur

Waar
Marathon 7, 1213 PD Hilversum, Nederland

Registreren via online formulier: https://goo.gl/forms/N256TuVvHba85Z3b2

 

 

Country Digitization Accelleration CDA in The Netherlands & Luxemburg

 

In 2017-2018 Country Digitization Accelleration started in the Netherlands as a public-private partnership involving the government, private partners and education. In 2018 the next project will be starting in Luxemburg.

Aims

Foster innovation and education
Create new jobs
Ensure security

Pictures Start Meeting Country Digital Acceleration - Education - Amsterdam - 5 April 2018

20 APRIL 2018 - Workshops for Netacad Instructors

ASA | CyberOps | Emerging Technologies and more ...
Registration URL: https://goo.gl/forms/VoWHMJHXxLHqU72l1

All Cisco Netacad Instructors are invited to the annual Cisco Academy Conference at Cisco Diegem on 20 April 2018 from 9am-17pm

Registration URL: https://goo.gl/forms/VoWHMJHXxLHqU72l1

Presentations from the Talent Connection Event

TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE TALENT CONNECTION EVENT ON 9 MARCH 2018

 

First of all, a BIG THANK YOU for your participation in the talent connection event!

I hope you enjoyed it and you have been able to create meaningful conversations for a future in IT, or a future employee!

 

Presentations given by Cisco: https://cisco.box.com/s/igx63fw1wyjgdcw2rso52i1e9jmx1on0

Link to subscribe to Python challenge: https://editx.eu/it-challenge/python-challenge-2018-cisco

 

with regards to the  Cisco Incubator Program, you can find the links to apply and with more information right here:

 

Information about the program: https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_emear/incubatorprogram/index.html

Application Link: https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/ProjectDetail/Cisco-Services-Engineer-Incubator-Program-6-0/1224831