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SkillsForAll, CyberSecurity and IT Skills for non-IT students

As a future professional there is a lot of probability that you will need digital skills in order to communicate and carry out professional tasks. During the month of October 2023 there is a challenging competition "European Cybercup" for non-IT students about Cybersecurity an other essential digital and team skills.

Presentation URL: Hyperlink

The above presentation invites you to take part in the CyberCup Challenge and develop fundamental IT skills as a student within your school or as an individual. The main focus is on Cyber Security skills.

More information about the European CyberCup: Hyperlink

EuropeanCyberCup - Intro To Cyber - 23 October to 19 November 2023

Networking Academy and SkillsForAll are inviting Networking Academy instructors to enroll students in the new "Introduction to CyberSecurity" course on the new SkillsForAll platform. The goal is to involve new IT students enrolled at your academy. It is possible to also allow business students to enter the Learn-A-Thon, because the content is relevant for any professional.

Phase 1 - All students - Participate in the Learn A Thon - Introduction to CyberSecurity

The "Learn-A-Thon" runs between 23 October to 19 November. Your students need only to spend 6 hours of their time during the competition weeks.
In this part as many as students are required in order to allow your institution to gain entrance to  the next phase.

Phase 2 - Cisco European Battle Royale, a contest to become Cybersecurity champions

The Top 16 Academies participating with the highest points will be invited with a group of four students to a "Capture The Flag" competition on 1 December.
The competition will be at the complexity level of CCST CyberSecurity and CCST Networking Essentials.

Access to the Course for BiASC Members

• Students are able to access the course using the following hyperlink
  Click on Get Started to enter the course
  Your students will be recognized based on their email address. There is no personal information.
  Information for students: hyperlink
• If you would like to create your own competition course, read the instructions below.

Skills-to-Jobs Learning Platforms

SkillsForAll
SkillsForAll offers interactive courses for everyone interested in learning about the IT profession in a practical way.
You can enroll without being in a regular school. With SkillsForAll you can start learning IT competences and skills by doing.
Networking Academy
You can enroll in an educational institution or adult learning institute for Networking Academy courses to further develop your competences and skills and prepare for a professional career focusing on skills necessary for industrial certification.

 

 

Spotit - Guest Lectures for IT Students

Guest lectures | For all programs graduate, bachelor and master

Why cybersecurity is important for everyone

Guest Lectures | For the domains ICT security, networks and systems

A day in the life of a SOC analyst
Hands-on experience with security tooling based on CTF 
Role of a CISO in a security incident

Internships

Every year, Spotit offers several internships within the areas of security and networking. Also for international students

Company visit

Functioning of the Spotit Security Operations Center (SOC)

Details 

Download Guest-Lectures-spotit-2022-2023_EN

 

Spotit - Gastcolleges voor studenten

Gastcolleges | Voor alle opleidingen graduaat, bachelor en master

• Why cybersecurity is important for everyone

Gastcolleges | Voor de domeinen ICT security, netwerken en systemen

• A day in the life of a SOC analyst
• Hands-on experience with security tooling based on CTF 
• Role of a CISO in a security incident

Stageplaatsen

• Spotit biedt elk jaar verschillende stageplaatsen aan binnen de domeinen security en networking. Eveneens voor internationale studenten

Bedrijfsbezoek

• Werking van het spotit Security Operations Center (SOC)

Details 

• Download Agenda-mogelijke-gastcolleges-spotit-2022-2023

New Networking Academy Learning Portfolio

During the last year a lot has been added to the Cisco Networking Academy Portfolio: new courses on Cybersecurity and Internet of Things.  Also, the development of courses for non-IT degree programmes has just started.

 

Below you will find descriptions, overviews and posters about the Cisco Networking Academy programme and portfolio.

 

New Cisco Networking Academy Learning Catalog

URL: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2017/04/cisco-networking-academy-learning-portfolio-catalog.html

 

New Networking Academy Learning Portfolio

URL: http://biasc.be/2017/04/networking-academy-learning-portfolio.html

 

New Comprehensive Education Program for Multiple Education Levels

URL: http:biasc.be/2017/04/comprehensive-education-program-for-multiple-education-levels-.html

 

Cisco Networking Academy Posters

URL: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2017/04/cisco-networking-academy-posters.html

Cisco Networking Academy Industry Certifications

URL: http://biasc.be/2017/04/cisco-networking-academy-industry-certifications.html

 

Cisco  Networking Academy Learning Experience
Becoming a T-Shaped Professional

URL:  Download NetAcad_Learning_Experience pdf

 

 

Finally, a reminder to register for the Benelux Netacad Day at Cisco Amsterdam on 17 May.

Registration Link: http://biasc.be/2017/03/register-benelux-academy-day-17-may-2017-amsterdam.html

Brussels Smart City for Education | 8 March 2017 13pm | Tour & Taxis

REGISTRATION: http://honim.typepad.com/biasc/2017/02/uitnodiging-brussels-smart-city-for-education-8-maart-2017.html

Brussels Smart City for Education includes inspiring conferences, participatory workshops and immersion in the most innovative solutions for the digital era.

The event is aimed at anyone or any organisation active in the field of education.

Meet the leading experts, and discover practical applications interactively.

Event
On 8 March 2017, from 13.00 to 16.30.
Venue: le BEL (Tour & Taxis)
Av. du Port, 1000 Brussels.

You will receive the programme shortly.

Brussels Smart City is an initiative of the Brussels-Capital Region.
www.smartcity.brussels

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

NDG Linux | 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

IT Essentials | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

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

• 14 chapters
• 99 hands-on labs and 29 interactive activities
• Cisco Packet Tracer, virtual laptop, and virtual desktop learning tools
• 14 chapter exams, 1 checkpoint exam, 1 skills review exam, 1 practice final exam, 1 final exam, 1 skills-based assessment, and 2 practice exams for CompTIA A+ certification

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

NDG Linux Essentials | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

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

• 16 chapters
• Built-in virtual machine to experiment with Linux commands
• 13 lab exercises
• Learner-directed activities
• Chapter exams, mid-term, and final exam

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

CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

Course Overview

Prepares student to accomplish coding tasks related to the basics of programming in the C++ language and the fundamental notions and techniques used in object-oriented programming.

Benefits

Builds the skills you need for entry-level programming career opportunities and to succeed in jobs related to software development, network engineering and system administration. Aligns with CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification

Learning Components

• Eight modules of interactive instructional content
• More than 100 practice labs
• Chapter and Final exams

Features

Target Audience: Upper secondary , 2-year and 4-year college students

Prerequisites: None

Languages: English

Course Delivery: Instructor-led

Estimated Time to Complete: 70 hours

Recommended Next Course: IoT Fundamentals, CCNA R&S, NDG Linux Essentials

Mobility Fundamentals Series | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

Series Overview

Starting with Wireless Technology Standards, the Mobility Fundamentals series teaches students about wireless and mobility technologies in the Digital Transformation Age.

Topics covered in these instructor-developed courses include wireless LAN design and mobility applications.  Five Modules available

Benefits

Builds foundational wireless and mobility technology career skills for current IT Essentials or CCNA R&S students interested in expanding their skills.

Learning Components

• Several modules of multimedia content
• Video recordings featuring Networking Academy instructors
• Activities that reinforce learning, including Cisco Packet Tracer activities
• Assessments, including module quizzes
• Certificates of completion for each module

Features

Target Audience: Upper secondary, 2-year and 4-year college students

Prerequisites: None

Languages: English

Course Delivery: Self-paced

Estimated Time to Complete: 1.5 hours each

Recommended Next Course: Complete the Mobility Fundamentals Series

Entrepreneurship | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

 

Series Overview

Entrepreneurship supplements the IT skills gained in CCNA R&S curriculum by teaching business and financial skills, behaviors, and attitudes, to help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Students learn by completing a series of interactive case studies.

Benefits

Students seeking to supplement IT expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, business development, and financial management skills.

Learning Components

• 7 modules
• Modules feature interactive case studies and videos that reinforce business management skills
• Quizzes for each module
• Discussion board

Features

Target Audience: Secondary, 2-year and 4-year college students

Prerequisites: None, recommend CCNA R&S RSE for labs

Languages: Arabic, Chinese-T, Chinese-S, English, French, Italian, Portuguese-BR and Spanish

Course Delivery: Instructor -led or Self-paced

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 hours

Complementary Course: Be Your Own Boss

Introduction to IoT | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

Course Overview

The Introduction to IoT (Internet of Things) course introduces learners to the technologies that support IoT, and the career and social opportunities created by the growing number of networked connections between people, processes, data, and things.

Benefits

For students seeking an overview of trends, technologies, and career opportunities in the Internet of Things.

This course also serves as a foundation for CCNA-level courses.

Learning Components

• 5 modules of interactive content featuring IoT experts
• Activities, videos, and simulations to enhance the learning experience
• Pre-test, module quizzes, and a final exam

Features

Target Audience: General audience

Prerequisites: None

Languages: Arabic, Chinese-S, Chinese-T, English, French, German, Italian , Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-BR, Russian, Spanish

Course Delivery: Instructor -led or Self-paced

Estimated Time to Complete: 20 hours

Recommended Next Course: IT Essentials or CCNA R&S Introduction to Networks

Introduction to Cybersecurity | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

Course Overview

The Introduction to Cybersecurity course explores cyber trends, threats and staying safe in cyberspace, and protecting personal and company data. 

Benefits

Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.

Learning Components

• 5 modules
• Interactive and instructional content
• 8 Activities and 7 lab exercises that reinforce learning
• 4 quizzes and 1 final exam
• Links to related resources

Features

Target Audience: Upper secondary and 2-Year college students, general audience

Prerequisites: None

Languages: Chinese-S, English

Course Delivery: Instructor -led or Self-paced

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 hours

Recommended Next Course: Cybersecurity Essentials, releasing Fall 2016

Get Connected | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

Course Overview

Get Connected students are introduced to the Internet and experiment with various social networking sites. Talking characters and devices make this course a user-friendly environment for an audience new to IT.

Benefits

Get Connected teaches basic communication and collaboration technologies, essential skills for career advancement in today’s global workforce.

Learning Components

• 5 chapters
• Illustrations and narrations guide students through topics
• Videos and activities
• Quizzes

Features

Target Audience: Secondary and general audience new to IT

Prerequisites: None

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese-BR, Spanish, Chinese-Simplified

Course Delivery: Instructor -led or Self-paced

Estimated Time to Complete: 30 hours

Recommended Next Course: IT Essentials

Packet Tracer Know How Series | Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

Course Overview

The Packet Tracer Know How Series is designed for new users of Packet Tracer for self-study and familiarization with the tool used in many Networking Academy courses.  Packet Tracer courses are available for the desktop and for mobile. (Android and iOS).

Benefits

The Packet Tracer Know How Series introduces tips and best practices to help instructors and students use Cisco Packet Tracer as an effective and engaging learning and assessment tool.

Learning Components

• Files and demos
• Hands-on learning activity
• Video Recordings
• Quiz

Features

Target Audience: General audience

Prerequisites: None

Languages: English, French

Course Delivery: Instructor -led or Self-paced

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour