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An inspiring week for Networking Academies & SkillsForAll

After four years of webinars NetAcad partners from the EMEA region convened in Paris to evaluate the newest course offerings and share feedback.

More than twenty new courses have been created over the last year with topics such as IT Infrastructure, Networking, Data Science, IT Essentials, English for IT and the brand new CCST certification tracks on Networking and Cyber Security! 🎉

BiASC proctoring CCNA & CCNP Certification Exams for Member Academies and Instructors

Testing anywhere, anytime ...

For Cisco NetAcad Member Academies, BiASC is providing a new service of certification exam proctoring.

Students and Instructors are able to take the exam at the local academy. You will get a discount voucher if you pass the Final Exam for a Networking Academy certification training with a result of 70% or more.

 

 

Recertification requirements / CE Credits

The table below outlines the options for recertifying through the Continuing Education Program. Certified individuals can also recertify at any time by passing certification exams and/or advancing to the next level of certification. To view our full policy and a complete list of recertification options, visit the recertification policy page.

CCENT vs CCST

The Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) certifications are non-progressive and are not steppingstones to Cisco associate-level career paths. The new Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certifications provide the basic knowledge and training required for candidates to progress to CCNA and CyberOps associate-level certifications.

CCENT

• This certification was a subset of CCNA. No objectives outside CCNA blueprint scope.
• This exam tested candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.

CCST

• The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification validates an individual’s skills and knowledge of entry-level networking concepts and topics.
• The certification demonstrates foundational knowledge and skills needed to show how networks operate, including the devices, media, and protocols that enable network communications.
• Achieving CCST Networking certification will help support and network technicians understand networking concepts to support in a variety of scenarios like helpdesk or basic IT support.

 

CCT vs CCST

The Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) certifications are non-progressive and are not steppingstones to Cisco associate-level career paths. The new Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) certifications provide the basic knowledge and training required for candidates to progress to CCNA and CyberOps associate-level certifications.

CCT

• Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT Routing and Switching) certification focuses on the skills required for onsite support and maintenance of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments.
• Technicians in this area must be able to identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces; understand the Cisco IOS Software operating modes and identify commonly found software; and be able to use the Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) to connect and service products.
• Certification will help Field Engineers identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces
• Achieving CCT Routing and Switching certification is considered the best foundation for supporting Cisco devices and systems.

CCST

• The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking certification validates an individual’s skills and knowledge of entry-level networking concepts and topics.
• The certification demonstrates foundational knowledge and skills needed to show how networks operate, including the devices, media, and protocols that enable network communications.
• Achieving CCST Networking certification will help support and network technicians understand networking concepts to support in a variety of scenarios like helpdesk or basic IT support.

 

Oracle Academy Pathways

In the PDF document below you will find relevant information about Oracle Academy:

• Workshops and Self-Study Offerings: Java, Databases
• Academic Curriculum & Training: Java, Databases, Application Development
• New curricula: Big Data Foundations, Cloud Computing Foundations
• Oracle Academy Pathways: benefits for Oracle Academy Members, Oracle Certifications

PDF

• Download Oracle Academy - Free Curriculum Training and Certification

Frequently Asked Questions/ Netacad Certification Exams/ Discounts

Here are some FAQs about certifications and discounts for Cisco Networking Academy students: 

Can I exchange my CCNA composite discounts? (see the answers below)
How do I register for a certification exam?
How can I locate information about my Cisco Career Certifications?
How can I send my Cisco Certification credentials to the Support Desk?
Which CCNA courses offer a certification exam discount?
What are the terms of the CompTIA A+ Certification Renewal Policy?
How can I provide proof of my CompTIA Certification so I can enroll in an Instructor Fast Track (IFT) course?
How do I contact the Cisco Certifications Team?
How can I request a certification exam discount for a Cisco certification exam?
Which courses do students need to take in order to prepare for their CCENT Certification exam?
I saw a website listing the answers of the exams. Should I report it?
Does Networking Academy provide discounts for Cisco certification exams?

Linux Essentials examen ook in het Nederlands

Op vraag van gebruikers werd een nieuwe vertaling gemaakt van het certificeringsexamen Linux Essentials. Daarbij is het nodig dat de kandidaat de correcte originele terminologie begrijpt, maar de formulering van de vragen en problemen zijn in de moedertaal. Wij hebben dat kandidaten goede resultaten behalen met de vertaalde vragen.

LPI Press Release:  Download EN_PR LE Dutch_draft2

Cisco Networking Academy Industry Certifications

 

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PPT:  Download NetAcad-Industry-Certifications

Value of Industry Certifications

Evidence-Based Research Shows that Employers See Value

• Faster Problem Resolution
• Reduced Network Downtime
• Increased Client Satisfaction
• More Successful and Timely IT Projects

Networking Academy Learning Portfolio

    
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PPT:  Download Product Portfolio Executive Deck 1.30.17

Cisco Networking Academy Learning Portfolio Catalog

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PDF:  Download Learning-Portfolio-Catalog-Brochure

Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program for learning institutions and individuals worldwide. More than 6 million people have joined the Networking Academy and become a force for change in the global economy since 1997. Networking Academy is one of the pillars of Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy and delivers classroom instruction, online teaching materials, interactive tools, and hands-on learning to students from every socioeconomic background, so that they can develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a technology-driven market.

The Networking Academy Portfolio learning outcomes include the following:

• Exploratory offerings
  exposure to new ideas; basic conceptual understanding; encourage students to consider a career in a particular technology area or type of technology-related business;
• Foundational offerings 
  Conceptual understanding and practice of beginning and intermediate skills that form the basis for choosing one or two areas to specialize their skills;
• Career-Ready offerings
  Iterative learn / apply skill cycles in every lesson; prepare for entry-level job; further specialization;

The portfolio includes a heavy emphasis on preparation for industry-recognized certifications which lead to greater employment opportunities.

Comprehensive Education Program for Multiple Education Levels

Cisco Networking Academy Programme

Give your students the ability to be a global problem solver with the technical and cognitive skills needed by employers

PDF:  Download NetAcad-Program-Overview-Brochure

The world increasingly runs on digital networks. Organizations of all kinds depend on a workforce educated to design, build and operate these networks.

The current digital revolution is projected to connect 50 billion things to the internet by 2020. Analysts expect the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to generate an increasing number of high-skill, in-demand jobs across a broad spectrum of industries. 

There aren’t enough people with the expertise to fill these positions. Your students are ready to take up the challenge. All they need is the opportunity, and you can provide that by adding Cisco Networking Academy courses to your education program.

For more information about the education programmes contact Yvan Rooseleer <[email protected]>.

 

 

 

Verkenningsdag ICT Basisvaardigheden - Brussel - 27/01/2017

• Deelnemers: uit Vlaanderen, Brussel, Wallonië en Nederland
• Onderwijsniveaus: secundair, volwassenen, hoger
• Focusvraag: Welke vaardigeheden zijn nodig voor de digitale economie?

Vaststellingen

• Digitale vaardigheden worden voor een deel bepaald door het afnemende werkveld
• Competenties kunnen aangetoond door objectieve examens: certificering
• Er is nood aan opleiding van niet-ICT docenten (train the trainer)
• Ook in Wallonië is er aandacht voor excellentie en samenwerking met het werkveld
• Het zou goed zijn indien in het secundair onderwijs meer wordt gewerkt rond ICT in brede zin (dus ruimer dan de Office-paketten), want onbekend is onbemind.

Digitale Vaardigheden

+ Algemene begripsvorming + Gebruik mobiele ICT middelen + Tekstverwerking + Internet
+ E-mailtoepassingen en digitale agenda + Social Media + Security awareness/privacy + Documentmanagement
+ Spreadsheet + Gegevensverwerking + Kennis van ICT, inclusief besturing + Arbo-zaken
+ Presentatiepakketten

Er wordt een onderscheid tussen basis en gevorderde competenties. Basis is voor elke zittende werknemer nodig.

Voorbeeld Certificaat Digitale Vaardigheden

URL: http://www.digivaardig.nu/index.php/inhoud-certificaat-digitale-vaardigheden-2

Presentaties

• Arie van Duijn: Download Preso Brussel 27 jan 2017
• Hans Blankendaal: Download InAspire - BiASC
• Olivier Remers (Todo)

Referenties

• Full description of Cisco Networking Academy Curricula: digital foundations, , cybersecurity, internet of things, networking

  • PDF: Download NetAcad_LearningExp_and_Portfolio-8.25.16

• Cisco Netacad Learning Portfolio
  • URL: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2017/01/cisco-learning-portfolio-2016.html
    

 

CCNA Routing and Switching Blogs

There have been a lot of discussions of the updated Cisco CCNA® Routing and Switching certification that can provide you with additional guidance toward setting your recertification goal.

To facilitate research, we have gathered the most current blogs by Cisco experts here. We encourage you, as an IT professional, to share your thoughts and reactions.

 

Cisco Networking Academy Learning Portfolio 2016-2017

The Cisco Learning Portfolio provides learning materials and different pathways for students who want to take up a role in the digital economy.
The following learning paths are shown below: OS & IT, Networking, Security, Digital Foundations

Below is the complete list of online course offered through Cisco Networking Academy. Click the image below to enlarge

 

 

Infosessie Basistrajecten "Digitale Vaardigheden"

Inschrijvingsformulier URL: https://goo.gl/forms/KUwRAPbxC3VSJ3222

Op vrijdagnamiddag 27 januari 2017 plannen BiASC en NASC in Brussel een verkennende infosessie over nieuwe basistrajecten "digitale vaardigheden" voor betrokkenen uit hogescholen, CVO’s, secundair onderwijs en andere opleidingsinstituten. Het gaat over twee soorten trajecten: enerzijds voor ICT-opleidingen, anderzijds voor niet-ICT opleidingen.

LOCATIE
Odisee 
Lokaal E.1000
Warmoesberg 15
1000 Brussel

DOELGROEP
Deze bijeenkomst is bestemd voor docenten die voorop willen lopen en interesse hebben voor nieuwe basistrajecten "digitale vaardigheden". In Nederland is een nationaal project “Country Digitization” gestart. Daarbij is er veel aandacht voor digitale vaardigheden in normale (niet-ICT) opleidingen.

TOPICS

• Certificaat digitale vaardigheden (InAspire)
• Nieuw interactief cursusmateriaal voor beginners (Cisco Academy Programma)
• IT Certification Roadmap (CompTIA)
• Nieuw eBook "IT Fundamentals" (CompTIA)
• Nieuwe versie "IT Essentials" A+ (Cisco Academy Programma)
• Focuspunten Benelux-kennisdagen (eerste helft 2017) met ondersteuning van CompTIA

INSCHRIJVING (GRATIS VOOR LEDEN)
Indien je graag deelneemt aan deze verkennende meeting, vul dan aub het onderstaande formulier in.

Inschrijvingsformulier URL: https://goo.gl/forms/KUwRAPbxC3VSJ3222

Deze verkenningsdag is een uitwisselende netwerkactiviteit en heeft geen commerciële doeleinden. BiASC en NASC zijn onafhankelijke IT-netwerkorganisaties gericht op het onderwijs en met het doel kennis en best practices uit te wisselen.

Ken je iemand met interesse voor het onderwerp, dan kun je dit bericht aan hem/ haar doorsturen.

INFOSESSIE BASISTRAJECTEN DIGITALE VAARDIGHEDEN | 27 JAN 2017 | BRUSSEL

Dit bericht is bestemd voor wie interesse heeft voor nieuwe basistrajecten digitale vaardigheden en een deelnemer wil afvaardigen naar een eerste infosessie in Brussel. In Nederland is een nationaal project “Country Digitization” gestart en, dank zij de samenwerking tussen BiASC en NASC, kunnen wij in België mee profiteren van de resultaten die voor ons nuttig zijn. 

Inschrijvingsformulier URL: https://goo.gl/forms/KUwRAPbxC3VSJ3222

Op vrijdagnamiddag 27 januari 2017  plannen wij in Brussel een infosessie voor een exploratiegroep uit hogescholen, cvo’s, secundair onderwijs en opleidingsinstituten over nieuwe basistrajecten omtrent digitale vaardigheden. Het gaat over twee soorten trajecten: enerzijds voor ICT-opleidingen, anderzijds voor niet-ICT opleidingen.

Geef dit bericht eventueel door aan geïnteresseerden van jouw organisatie. 

Meer informatie: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2016/12/infosessie-basistrajecten-digitale-vaardigheden.html

CCNA Routing & Switching | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016 | Career-Ready

The CCNA Routing & Switching Curriculum is comprised of four courses. Completion time for each course is 70 hours.

CCNA R&S Course 1: Introduction to Networks - Course 2: Routing and Switching Essentials - Course 3: Scaling Networks - Course 4: ConnectingNetworks

 Curriculum Overview

The 4 courses in the CCNA R&S curriculum help students develop a comprehensive understanding of how networks operate, from protocols and services to network management, with an emphasis on hands-on learning and essential career skills like problem solving and collaboration.

Career Prep

Courses 1-2 align with the Cisco CCENT certification and courses 3-4 align with the Cisco CCNA R&S certification. Students gain the skills needed to become network administrators, technicians, or managers.

Learning Components

• 4 courses: Introduction to Networks,
  Routing and Switching Essentials,
  Scaling Networks, Connecting Network
• Hands-on labs and Cisco Packet Tracer
  network simulation activities
• Videos and activities to reinforce learning
• Quizzes and exams to measure learning outcomes

Features

Target Audience: Students interested in pursuing an IT-related career

Prerequisites: None, vocational students often take IT Essentials or equivalent knowledge prior to CCNA R&S

Languages: Arabic, Chinese-Simplified, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese-Brazilian, Russian, Spanish (courses 1 and 2 also available in German, Hungarian, and Turkish; course 1 available in Romanian)

Course Delivery: Instructor led

Estimated Time to Complete: 280 hours

Recommended Next Course: CCNA Security or CCNP R&S

CCNA Security | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016 | Career-Ready

Course Overview

CCNA Security introduces the core security concepts and skills needed to troubleshoot and monitor computer networks and help ensure the integrity of devices and data.

It emphasizes the practical application of the skills needed to design, implement, and manage network security systems.

Benefits

CCNA R&S students interested building security and data protection expertise for the Cisco CCNA Security career certification and jobs as network security specialists.

Learning Components

• 11 chapters, quizzes, and chapter exams
• 13 Cisco® Packet Tracer activities and one Packet Tracer Practice Skills Based Assessment (SBA)
• 16 hands-on labs
• One each: pre-test, certification practice exam, practice final, final exam and skills-based assessment

Features

Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college students in Networking or Engineering programs

Prerequisites: CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks

Languages: English

Course Delivery: Instructor-led

Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours

Recommended Next Course: CCNP R&S ROUTE

Target Audience: 2-year and 4-year college students in Networking or Engineering programs

Prerequisites: CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks

Languages: English

Course Delivery: Instructor-led

Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours

Recommended Next Course: CCNP R&S ROUTE

CCNP Routing & Switching | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016 | Career-Ready

Curriculum Overview

The three CCNP Routing & Switching courses provide a comprehensive overview of enterprise-level networking concepts, including advanced routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

The curriculum integrates industry-relevant instructional approaches to help students prepare for career opportunities.

Career Prep

College students seeking hands-on practical experience, Cisco CCNP R&S certification, and career skills in advanced routing, switching, and troubleshooting.

Learning Components

• 3 courses: CCNP R&S ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing, CCNP R&S SWITCH: Implementing IP Switched Networks, and CCNP R&S TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining IP Networks
• Hands-on labs
• Cisco Press textbooks
• Chapter exams and final exams

Features

Target Audience: 4-year college students in Networking or Engineering programs

Prerequisites: CCNA R&S courses 1 - 4

Languages: English

Course Delivery: Instructor-led, textbook-based

Estimated Time to Complete: 210 hours