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! 🎉
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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:
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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.
All details
Download PPT: English_NetAcad_Course_Catalog_09.08.2022
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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:
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
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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
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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
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Here is an overview of the new releases of NetAcad learning materials in spring 2022.
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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]>
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Here is a full overview and description of the Networking Academy Courses in seven domains:
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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:
The portfolio includes a heavy emphasis on preparation for industry-recognized certifications which lead to greater employment opportunities.
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Cisco Networking Academy Programme
Give your students the ability to be a global problem solver with the technical and cognitive skills needed by employers
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]>.
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Here is the latest information concerning the new IoT Fundamentals Curriculum (2 March 2017):
PPT: Download BiASC_IoT Fundamentals 2 0 Curriculum Overview-March 2
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Course Overview
IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Students apply skills and procedures to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, and software.
Benefits
For students seeking career-oriented, entry-level hardware and software skills to prepare for technical support roles, this course aligns with the CompTIA A+ certification.
This course also serves as a foundation for CCNA-level courses.
Learning Components
Features
Target Audience: Secondary and 2-year college vocational students
Prerequisites: None
Languages: Arabic, Chinese-S, Chinese-T, Croatian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese-Brazilian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Course Delivery: Instructor-led
Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Introduction to Networks
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Course Overview
The Linux Essentials course, developed by Networking Academy partner NDG, teaches the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and command line and open source concepts.
The Linux virtual machine is embedded in the course; allowing students to experiment with Linux commands.
Benefits
Learn Linux OS, open source programming, and IoE skills to expand IT knowledge beyond networking. Aligns with the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate.
Learning Components
Features
Target Audience: Upper secondary and 2-year college students
Prerequisites: None
Languages: English
Course Delivery: Instructor -led or Self-paced
Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours
Recommended Next Course: CCNA R&S Introduction to Networks
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