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New from Cisco NetAcad: Create Digital Content, Communicate and Collaborate Online

Cisco NetAcad and OpenEDG introduce a self-paced, remote course to enhance digital collaboration.

With remote work growing, especially in tech, this course prepares you for hybrid environments. Learn to create and manage digital content, master email etiquette, and collaborate using tools like Webex, Discord, Asana, and Trello.

The course includes 23 videos, 9 problem-solving scenarios, and 5 interactive activities to sharpen your skills. This course is oriented at all future business professionals.

Start now and boost your digital collaboration: Hyperlink!

 

Overview of NetAcad Courses 2024-2025

Cisco Networking Academy offers a practical, high-quality curriculum designed to build essential IT skills and competencies for various professional roles.

With over 50 interactive courses, the NetAcad platform delivers hands-on experience and immediate feedback, covering a broad spectrum of subjects—from digital literacy and data science to more advanced IT topics. 

Most Recent Update

You will find the recent update published in Januay 2025 here: Download English_learning_portfolio_overview_-_jan_2025

Visual overview

A visual overview of all available courses on the NetAcad & SkillsForAll platforms you can find using the link below

• Visual Overview URL: Hyperlink

Digital Literacy Learning Collection

The Digital Literacy learning collection offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to  navigate the digital world effectively, efficiently, and responsible.

The interactive online course will include 4 modular courses to help learners to customize their learning experience:

1. Digital Awareness (~6 hours)
   Learn fundamentals of using digital technologies, their impact on society and work, and how to manage a digital identity.
2. Using Computer and Mobile Devices (~6 hours)
   Learn basic skills on how to use computer and mobile devices (including some features, hardware, operating systems, and software) to access online services.
3. Create Digital Content, Communicate and Collaborate Online (~6 hours)
   Learn basic skills on how create documents, communicate, and collaborate using digital technologies.
4. Digital Safety and Security Awareness (~6 hours)
   Learn fundamentals of digital cyber threats, their potential consequences and how to improve your online security as well as how to protect your health and well-being while using digital technologies.

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Overview of NetAcad Courses 2024

Visual overview

A complete visual overview of all available courses on the NetAcad & SkillsForAll platforms you can find using the link below

• Visual Overview URL: Hyperlink

NetAcad Course Portfolio

All course descriptions of the NetAcad Course Portfolio are here:

• Course Portfolio URL: Hyperlink

The Course Catalog contains the following:

Introduction
Curriculum Portfolio
Course Offerings by Category
Practice Tools
Language Availability
Quick Links

URL: Hyperlink 

NetAcad Courses Entry Level & Intermediate

URL: Hyperlink

 

NetAcad Course Catalog 2024

The Course Catalog contains the following:

Introduction
Curriculum Portfolio
Course Offerings by Category
Practice Tools
Language Availability
Quick Links

NetAcad & SkillsForAll Program Update Webinars - November 2023

On 28 and 30 November we are offering program update Webex sessions for our member academies in three languages: English, Dutch and French. Member academy instructors are able to register for any of the webinars given below.

IPD English - Program Updates Tuesday, 28 November 28, 2023 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Register for session in English: Hyperlink

IPD Dutch - Nederlandse Programma Updates - Donderdag 30 november 2023 - 15:00 - 16:00 h  
Register for session in Dutch: Hyperlink

IPD French - Mises à jour du programme  - jeudi 30 novembre 2023 - 14:00 - 15:00 h
Register for session in in French: Hyperlink

Cybersecurity and schools: why is it important to focus attention on cybersecurity at school?

Cybersecurity is a critical issue for educational institutions, including schools. In today's digital age, schools rely on technology and the internet for various administrative, educational, and communication purposes. Protecting sensitive information, ensuring student and staff safety, and maintaining the integrity of educational resources are essential aspects of cybersecurity in schools. 

From NetAcad to SkillsForAll. New courses, new learning paths

In 2023-2024 we will experience the next evolution of the Cisco Academy platform. Step-by-step we will be moving to the new SkillsForAll platform with more possibilities for teachers and learners. The main focus remains on problem-based learning and practical applications.

More than thirty IT and technology courses are available for your students.  The quality of the learning materials will undergo no change. All courses are highly interactive and rich in media, giving feedback to learners when it is required and allowing teachers to follow up individual students and classes.

Complete Course Catalog: Download English NetAcad Course Catalog - Sep 2023

Liste des cours en ligne sur "SkillsForAll"

Depuis plus de 25 ans, la plateforme d'apprentissage en ligne Cisco Networking Academy propose divers cours et certifications en matière de réseaux, de cybersécurité, de programmation et d'autres compétences informatiques. L'année dernière, la nouvelle plateforme skillsforall.com a été lancée. Elle contient désormais des dizaines de cours, tant pour les débutants que pour les professionnels de l'informatique de niveau intermédiaire.

Dans cet article, vous trouverez un aperçu de l'ensemble de l'offre de Skillsforall. Cliquez sur le nom du cours pour plus d'informations. Inscrivez-vous en cliquant sur "Démarrer".

Si vous souhaitez travailler avec Skillsforall au sein d'une école ou d'un institut de formation, veuillez nous contacter.

Si vous êtes un enseignant qui débute avec la plateforme Skillsforall, vous pouvez créer une classe avec les mêmes fonctionnalités que celles auxquelles vous êtes habitué sur la plateforme netacad.com.

Overzicht van interactieve cursussen op Skillsforall

Het online leerplatform Cisco Networking Academy biedt ruim 25 jaar verschillende cursussen en certificeringen op het gebied van netwerken, cybersecurity, programmeren en andere IT-vaardigheden. Vorig jaar is het nieuwe platform skillsforall.com gelanceerd. Dit bevat inmiddels tientallen cursussen, zowel voor de beginnende als voor de intermediate-IT’er.

 In dit artikel vind je een overzicht van het gehele Skillsforall aanbod. Klik op de naam van de cursus voor meer informatie. Meld je aan door te klikken op ‘Get started’.

Wil je binnen een school of opleidingsinstituut met Skillsforall werken Neem dan contact op. 

Als je als docent aan de slag gaat met het Skillsforall platform kan je een klas aanmaken met dezelfde fnctionaliteiten die je gewend bent vanuit het netacad.com platform. 

CyberSecurity at School: The Importance of Educating on Cyber Security of Digital Environments

Cybersecurity is a branch of IT security that includes the tools and technologies used to protect digital systems from external threats and attacks aimed at accessing, transforming, or destroying information, disrupting workflows within companies or institutions, etc.

While attention has recently begun to focus on these issues, especially by companies and public administrations, cybersecurity is still rarely addressed when it comes to digital in schools.

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! 🎉

New Certifications, NetAcad & SkillsForAll Competence-Oriented Course Offerings 2023

Since the beginning of 2023 Cisco is moving to new certifications and new learning platforms. A new level with the name of Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) has been defined. With the creation of SkillsForAll the Cisco Networking Academy program is going to migrate to a new platform. The merger of NetAcad and SkillsForAll will be finalized in 2023.

The presentation below informs you about new interactive course offerings, learning pathways and new certifications related to the new courses:

• PDF: Download NetAcad_and_SkillsForAll_2023 (5)
• Google Drive: hyperlink (latest version)

Networking Academy Course Catalog September 2022

The new Catalog for Cisco Academy Courses gives you a well-structured overview of all the available courses. There are 30 interactive courses and workshops about the following topics preparing your students for challenging IT jobs.

• Networking
• Operating Systems and IT
• Cybersecurity
• Programmable Infrastructure
• Programming
• Practice

All details
Download PPT: English_NetAcad_Course_Catalog_09.08.2022

Preparing for IT Essentials v8

Cisco NetAcad have announced the release of their updated IT Essentials 8.0 content. IT Essentials v8 is directly linked to the updated CompTIA A+ certifications.

Any Cisco Instructor in any Cisco Academy supported by an ASC can access the content:

• The bridging content, covering the differences between v7.x and 8.0 is available for students.
• The full version of the content, is scheduled for December 2022.

Anyone in a Cisco Academy connected to an ASC can teach this course, as long as they have instructor status. Prior accreditation and training is no longer required. Any teaching colleague can be added to an academy and offered access to this resource. 

Relevancy of IT Essentials
The IT Essentials course teaches competences and skills about computer hardware, operating systems, software and security. It is an important preparation for courses like CyberSecurity Operations, DevNet Associate and also Routing and Switching. 

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More information on the NetAcad website: Hyperlink

Digitization & Education: NetAcad & SkillsForAll

Cisco Networking Academy: CyberSecurity Pathway

Everyone experiences the impact of digital technologies in our economy and society. Digitization has an impact on economic growth, reducing unemployment, improving quality of life, and boosting citizens' access to public services. The demand for IT professionals and employees with basic digital skills to support digitization is huge: currently there are over 750K open ICT jobs in Europe. This gap is expected to lead to 1.7 million unfilled ICT vacancies in 2025. 

Networking Academy Program
The Cisco Networking Academy Program has been around for 24 years to bridge this gap. Three million students globally last schoolyear were enrolled in Cisco NetAcad courses, more than 15 million students since inception. It is the mission of Cisco Networking Academy to enable the IT-workforce of the future to transition to the labor market, thereby bridging the gap experienced in our labor markets.

Skills For All
A new platform, SkillsforAll.com has been launched. This platform brings free, mobile friendly, and gamified courses for students on Cyber Security, Networking, Programmability, IoT, Digitization, Packet Tracer, and Python.

This includes for example a renewed and innovative Cybersecurity Pathway Evolution:

For students to achieve the following Cisco-recognized and Industrial grade certification for instance this Cybersecurity Pathway:

Information Sessions
It is possible to register for an international info session, or to have a dedicated session on special request
URL: Information Sessions Registration Form

Contacts
Yvan Rooseleer, BIASC ASC/ITC Manager, Belgium, [email protected]
Rik Bleeker, CSR Manager Europe North [email protected] | www.cisco.nl/dvn

 

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.
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NetAcad Learning Materials - Latest Releases - Spring 2022

Here is an overview of the new releases of NetAcad learning materials in spring 2022.

Cybersecurity Pathway on Skills for All

New security courses are offered for adult education and for secondary schools.  

With the high demand for cybersecurity skills, preparing learners for entry-level IT and cybersecurity job roles is more important than ever.

The Cybersecurity pathway on Skills for All from Cisco Networking Academy aligns to the new entry-level IT Specialist Cybersecurity certification from Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams. The online learning pathway and certification prepare learners with the skills required for entry-level cybersecurity jobs such as Cybersecurity Technician, Junior Cybersecurity Analyst, and Tier 1 Help Desk Support.

This online learning pathway is a foundation for your students to continue on to certification-aligned career courses like CyberOps Associate and Network Security.

For more information, click here.

If you intend to offer the courses, please contact Yvan Rooseleer <[email protected]>

 

 

Online Cloud & Virtualization Courses -- VMware & NDG

  

Through its partner NDG, VMware offers different practical courses on the topics of virtualization & cloud from beginner to advanced level. Users must be officially recognized as a VMware Academy.