vzw BiASC asbl

Skills For All Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation 2.1 March 2022

The existing IoT courses on the NetAcad platform are gradually going to be replaced by new courses. The first course is focused on IoT and digital transformation.
View course

NetAcad Instructor Training Program - Europe North - from March to May 2022

For the fourth time since 2020, BiASC invites members of the Belgian Networking Academy to participate in remote instructor training. The new series of Networking Academy Instructor Trainings will start in March 2022.

Also, BiASC is planning in-person events at two locations in Belgium on 6 and 13 and May. On 20 May we intend to organize a Talent Connection Event with Cisco partner companies for students looking for a job in IT, networking and security. Detailed information will be provided at a later date.

Get your instructor accreditation for the CCNA, CCNP, Networking Security, Cyber Ops Associate, DevNet Associate, Python or the new Cloud Security course.

Registration: EN Instructor Training Registration Form

New teachers of all levels of education are welcome: Secondary Education, Adult Education and Higher Education. The program offers courses at different levels, from introductory to advanced. Educational ICT coordinators may also find this program of great interest. Please share this information with your interested colleagues.

Belgian Cisco Academy Instructor on Video

Webex for Education

Now is the time in which online education is more relevant than ever. NetAcad members from BiASC are entitled to use a full Webex admin account (up to a maximum number that we are able to provide). Equally, all other educational institutions can use a free full access account until the end of the current academic year.

URL: https://www.webex.com/webexremoteedu.html
Contact: Michel Assink, massink@cisco.com, +3227785404

Advise for Newcomers and Deep Dive Webinar

This page gives basic information for newcomers along with a video reference to a deep dive explanation of the major components of the Webex ecosystem. 

NetAcad instructors who have been using Webex for distance learning are attracted to this very useful collection of open standard communication and cloud collaboration tools. Webex Teams & Meetings offers all the possibilities that you get from other well known cloud applications. Only in Webex all the tools are integrated.

Participants can join a meeting with a desktop or laptop computer, a tablet or even a smartphone.

Open Standards and Integration
Webex is a combination of functionalities that you find in apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Skype, Zoom, Dropbox, Adobe Connect ... Moreover, Webex is offering a very intuitive screen sharing, annotation, chat and polling tool. The elegant whiteboard application allows instructors to explain design concepts with the use of visual representations. Meetings can be recorded and all the necessary files can be up- and downloaded. Webex facilitates integration with calendar applications Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Gmail. 

Start simple, step by step 
For group meetings and online classes we advise you to use the Webex Meetings tool with your students. This is the most simple for all participants. For small group or individual coaching we advise Webex Teams, in which students can also collaborate without a teacher.

Below is a Beginner's Guide in three languages:

• English: Download 2020-03-02_Webex_eschool_v1.0-eng(1)
• français: Telecharger 2020-03-02_Webex_eschool_v1.0-FR(1)
• Nederlands: Download 2020-03-12_Webex_eschool_v1.3-Dutch(1)
• Additional information on Cisco NetAcad - URL: https://www.netacad.com/learning-never-stops
• Related information: https://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2020/03/webex-free-remote-teaching.html

A video has been created for you giving background information for professional and educational usage of Webex
We particularly advise to watch the part starting at time 16:24 until 45:54

 

Takeways from Cisco NetAcad Workshop Day - 14 June 2019

NetAcad Workshop Day at Cisco BeLux Office

14 June 2019

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

On 14 June about 70 Cisco Academy instructors, advisors and experts from Belgium and Luxemburg were present at the Cisco NetAcad Workshop Day. Key presenters were both Cisco specialists as well as NetAcad Instructors.

ALL PICS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tRppwVzbZJoS7AHy6

Takeaways from the Keynotes and Breakout Sessions

• We are entering a new wave in Cisco industrial certification, CCNA becoming more generic, and allowing professionals to choose a specialism. What you have learned until now remains relevant.
• Career specializations are divided in the following groups: Enterprise; Security; Collaboration; DataCenter & Service Provider.
• The main Cisco NetAcad learning tracks will be divided in two groups: exploration and career-oriented.
• The career-ready tracks will be CCNA Enterprise; Security & CyberSecurity; Internet of Things & DevNet.

Next Academic Year 2019-2020

• Cisco Academies do not have to adapt their planned schedule for the following academic year.
• In November the new online courses will be ready for evaluation.
• BiASC and Cisco NetAcad will be providing timely information to member academies.
• From November onwards specific workshops will be planned by Cisco and BiASC to help everyone through the transition.

 

 

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

Introducing Cisco Webex Teams

Webex Teams is a complete cloud-based collaboration suite that enables teams to:

Meet
Message
Call
Whiteboard
Share

The Webex Teams environment is free for Cisco Networking Academy students and instructors. Webex Teams is definitely a fantastic tool for developers, enabling you to create amazingly interactive applications involving APIs, request/reponse, messaging, python coding, ...

A new workshop has been created within Cisco Networking Academy to learn both the practical usage and the coding/automation possibilities of the new collaboration environment. During the course you will be introduced to Cisco Webex Teams and Cisco Webex Teams for Developers. You will learn how to obtain your Cisco Webex Teams Access Token which will be used in the hands-on labs.

More information: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2018/08/staying-on-top-of-emerging-technologies.html
Getting Started Guide: https://www.webex.com/includes/documents/us-meetings-gsg-6.12.pdf?TrackID=1029718&hbxref=&goid=eQSG

Everything becomes ... disrupted

Why don't you go to the Emerging Technology Workshop at Cisco DevNet?

The DevNet Learning Labs will help you dive deeper into Cisco and Cisco Partner technologies, including Enterprise Networks, Data Center, Collaboration, Cloud, SDN, and IoT. If you're just getting started or need a programming refresher, the Learning Labs will help you get started with tutorials covering REST APIs, Python, JavaScript, and other programming technologies and concepts. Free login required.

Coding Fundamentals: Bascis - Path Trace - Policy Labs

URL: https://learninglabs.cisco.com/tracks/devnet-beginner/fundamentals/intro-to-git/step/1https://learninglabs.cisco.com/tracks/devnet-beginner/fundamentals/intro-to-git/step/1

Internet of Things - Data Connect - Integrating with Docker

URL: https://learninglabs.cisco.com/labs/tags/IoT

Spark Communication & Collaboration APIs

URL: https://learninglabs.cisco.com/login?refLink=%2Ftracks%2Fdevnet-beginner%2Fbeginning-apis%2F00-prep-02-overview-of-rest-apis%2Fstep%2F1

Networking

URL: https://learninglabs.cisco.com/login?refLink=%2Ftracks%2Fdevnet-beginner%2Fnetwork-programmability%2Fnetworking-101-the-basics%2Fstep%2F1 (free login required)

• Python
• APIC-EM
• Postman

What is Network Programmability?

URL: https://learninglabs.cisco.com/tracks/devnet-beginner/network-programmability/02-dna-02-what-is-network-prog/step/1

CiscoLive, Corning HQ & IoE Hackathon Berlin | FEB 2016

 

Around 25 participants from the Benelux attended CiscoLive and the IoE Hackathon in Berlin. During a visit to the EMEA headquarters of CORNING we learned the practicalities of the Corning Network IQ Elite Programme for educational institutions.

Internet of Everything IoE Launchpad Workshops & Hackathon

During the next six months 14 educational institutions will take part internationally in the IoE Launchpad Workshops and Hackathon. Afterwards other interested groups will be able to take part with their students.

The pilot Belgian Hackathon will be organised in Brussels from 16 to December 2015 at Odisee UC, Warmoesberg 15. In 2016 more locations will be able to organize a similar event for students. If you like your institution to take part in the future, please join the event as a coach or a jury member. More info from <yvan@biasc.be>

Cisco Netacad Briefing
This is the presentation by Cisco about IoE Evolution, Opportunities and the IoE LaunchPad Project

• Download IoE LP Launch_EMEAR_v2-1

IoE Launchpad Objectives

• Accelerate IoE and Digitization market development
• Provide new technology awareness and employability skills
• Create professional development opportunities

Student Value Proposition

• Recognize and understand the concepts and challenges of the transformational IoE economy
• Gain hands-on experience with IoE technology, rapid prototyping and Hackathon
• Enhance your employability with IoE and embark on the paths to become “IoE specialists”
• Gain “IoE generalists’” knowledge and “foundational” skills in leading industry verticals such as Manufacturing, Energy, and Healthcare

Working in multidisciplinary teams

• Designer (UX)
• Business expert
• Networker (internet protocols)
• Maker (electronics, digital fabrication)
• Developer (software)

ENGAGE STUDENTS TO LEARN IoE TECHNICAL and 21st CENTURY SKILLS IN FUN AND MEANINGFUL WAY

Get Employees Working in New Ways - Building 10

This is a virtual company visit of Cisco's refurbished headquarters Building 10.

The technologies implemented into Cisco Building 10 were created specifically to encourage employee interaction, thus sparking the seeds of innovation not previously imaginable.

• Our people can work anywhere, on any device at any time. We find that our employees are much more mobile within the new work environment, working in a variety of different spaces throughout the day.
• Smart Spaces is a tool that allows an employee to identify, reserve and locate a workspace setting that is most appropriate for the work activities they are looking to perform.  Once the workspace is selected, the solution automatically configures the space to the individual preferences of the employee.
• Our Connected Workplace deploys a wide variety of space types to support the different work needs employees display through any given day. Open, collaborative space, quiet rooms, creativity zones, outdoor meeting areas, eCafes, residential soft seating areas are all provided and equipped with high speed wireless connectivity and video everywhere. 
• Building 10 has been outfitted with video capabilities in order to reach employees around the globe. Each meeting room is armed with the audio and video needs of each employee to connect in meetings via telepresence.

URL: http://newsroom.cisco.com/feature-content?type=webcontent&articleId=1709524

Get Connected

Estimated Time to Complete:
Prerequisites: None
Languages: Brazilian Portuguese
Instructor-led Option: Yes

This introductory course focuses on getting students connected to computers and the Internet. It allows students to experience the fun and value of sharing and interacting with others using common software applications and social media sites. The curriculum provides a first step for students who want an introduction to the digital world with networks as a base for connecting people and things.

Preparatory Online Training for TALENT CONNECTION EVENT

IMPRESS YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER AND GET A CERTIFICATE for accomplishing the training!

We advise every attendant for CISCO TALENT CONNECTION EVENT on 26 FEBRUARY 2015 to prepare well for the event, e.g. by studying the learning materials of their own choice from the list below ...

HOW
Step 1 – Request a CCO ID on www.cisco.com.
Step 2 – Associate yourself with BiASC as your Cisco partner
Step 3 – Go to www.cisco.com/go/pec and login
Step 4 – Search for a training within a domain of your interest. 
Step 5 – Some trainings require a test to officially obtain the certification.

LIST OF TRAINING MATERIALS

Cisco partners will find you better suited if you have more than only technical skills. That's we propose the following business oriented training.

• Focus on Business Outcomes: Cisco Sales Essentials v6.0***
  GET CERTIFIED FOR THIS COURSE - VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
• Here is an introduction to the Sales Essentials Course: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2014/12/cisco-sales-expert-.html

Other optional learning materials

• Cisco Internet of Things

CERTIFICATION

Reach out to BiASC if interested. We have a limited number of free certifiaction vouchers***!

 

 

New ICT professional profiles - Antwerp - 20 NOV 2014 - 8 pm

On 20 November 2014 an evening conference will be organized about new ICT professional profiles:

• Digital Communications Expert
• Data Scientist 
• Mobile Application Developer 
• Information Security Expert 
• Infrastructure & Cloud Architect

DATE & TIME: 20 November 2014 - 8 pm
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Antwerp
ORGANISATION: SAI

REGISTER: http://sai.be/content/nieuwe-functieprofielen-voor-ict-professionals

Internet of Everything IOE

Here are example slides of a new Cisco Netacad online course about the Internet of Everything

 

 

More on Youtube:

Cisco Commercial | Tomorrow Starts Here (:60), Dec 2012,
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJSjbttGaVM&list=PLFT-9JpKjRTBO06vEUTM7I91AZ7_-I8XI

JP Vasseur, Overview of the Internet of Everything, its Architecture and Protocols, May 2014: 41:39
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__lpcv8LrU

The IoT can lead to self learning networks

Richard Mullen, Internet of Everything: At Home Demo, Cisco at CES 2014, Feb 2014, 9:29
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrg5IIHNEIU

Richard Mullen, Internet of Everything: At the Store Demo, Cisco at CES 2014, Feb 2014, 6:08
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuhr2edVryw

 Here is a chart showing statistics gathered by by of IoE for a department store:

(Click on image to enlarge)

 

Collaboration Primer

Here are some characteristics of the Collaboration Primer course.