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Interviewing Networking Academy Students and Instructors | 10-12 October 2018

During the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon in Brussels from 10 to 12 October 2018, the intention is to interview participants, students, instructors, coaches and jury members. Everyone is allowed to turn down an interview request, but the aim is to represent the person speaking in a positive context.

Examples of questions

Here are the questions we will ask:
1. How did you get started with Cisco Networking Academy courses?
2. What are you learning/doing in this program?
3. Can you share two of your favorite learning experiences so far?
4. How do you imagine using your ICT skills for good?
5. Where do you hope your career takes you?
6. How will Networking Academy help you get there?
7. Is there anything else that you would like to share?

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels | October 2018

Benelux Academies from Higher Education are invited to take part in the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon which aims at improving the numbers of students interested in ICT education by showcasing the relevance and value of ICT both for social and business purposes. All academies are allowed to send a mixed team of six students and a teamleader for a real ICT education challenge. The winning team will be invited to CiscoLive 2019 in Barcelona to demonstrate the results of their work to a large audience.

The Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Innovation Student Challenge runs in Central Brussels from 10 to 12 October 2018. The first day 3-4 team members are required, the second day 6 team members are required.

For more information and registration click on the links below.

URL: Registration for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon

URL: Preparation for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon

 

Country Digitization Accelleration CDA in The Netherlands & Luxemburg

 

In 2017-2018 Country Digitization Accelleration started in the Netherlands as a public-private partnership involving the government, private partners and education. In 2018 the next project will be starting in Luxemburg.

Aims

Foster innovation and education
Create new jobs
Ensure security

Pictures Start Meeting Country Digital Acceleration - Education - Amsterdam - 5 April 2018

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

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 Posters

Skills for Today/ Skills for Life

• Poster 1:  Download Poster-NetAcad-24x36-blue
• Poster 2:  Download Poster-NetAcad-22x28-blue

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 <yvan@biasc.be>.

 

 

 

BiASC Contacts

BiASC is an official Cisco CSR Partner and was established in 2013 to enable communication and co-operation with the Belgian ICT education sector. Since then BiASC has been expanding and started co-operation with other global IT vendors who have an interesting offering for IT education.

BiASC has three roles:

• Academy Support Center (ASC)
• Instructor Training Center (ITC)
• Academy Resource Center 

BiASC is an independent and non-commercial organization serving as a network for ICT education in Belgium. BiASC also promotes international co-operation and works with sister organizations like NASC (nl), PUE (es) and IT Bildungsnetz (de).

Primary Contact

Yvan Rooseleer
Belgian IT Academy Support Center vzw/asbl
0474 56 45 76
www.biasc.be
www.facebook.com/groups/biasc/
<yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>

BiASC Contact persons for Cisco Academies in Belgium

• Staf Vermeulen <staf.vermeulen@biasc.be>
• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>

Functional domains

Area Academy Manager (AAM) BENELUX

• Rik Bleeker, Cisco CSR Country Engagement Manager Benelux 
  ribleeke@cisco.com
  Tel: +31 20 357 3519, Tel: +31 6 52505963
  Cisco Systems, Inc., Haarlerbergpark, Haarlerbergweg 13 -19, 1101 CH AMSTERDAM, Netherlands
  cisco.com

BiASC Expert Team

BiASC has a core team of experts that give support or feedback regarding Networking Academy issues. The experts have the task to evaluate new online course offerings and propose plans for the future. They will  advize academies or provide instructor training. Below is the current list of experts and contact persons. This list is frequently updated.

Flemish Higher Education

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@odisee.be> 
• Maarten Van Lint <maarten.vanlint@thomasmore.be>
• Joeri Gerrits <joeri.gerrits@ehb.be>
• Tom Decavele <tdc@howest.be>

Flemish Adult & Secondary Education

• Nico Declerck <nico@linuxles.be>

Flemish Vocational Education

• Chris Van Houtvinck <chris.van.houtvinck@vdab.be>
  

Wallonie-Bruxelles Higher Education

• Fabian Restiaux <fabian.restiaux@henallux.be>
• Pierre De Fooz <pierre.de.fooz@hepl.be>

Wallonie-Bruxelles Adult Education  

• Osarumen Osama i.  <Osamai@biasc.be>

Wallonie-Bruxelles Vocational Education

• Frederic Dinon <frederic.dinon@technobel.be>

"BRUSSELS"

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@odisee.be> 
• Osarumen Osama i.  <Osamai@biasc.be>

Certified Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Trainers

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be> +32 474 56 45 76
• Pierre de Fooz  <pierre.de.fooz@hepl.be>
• Fabian Restiaux<fabian.restiaux@henallux.be>

Internet of Things IoT Contact Persons

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be> +32 474 56 45 76
• Osarumen Osama i.  <Osamai@biasc.be>
• Hans Roeyen <hans.roeyen@cvolethas.be >

Linux/ LPI Contact Persons

• Antonio Mini <AMini@eschool.be>
• Nico Declerck <nico@linuxles.be>
• Gunther Van Landeghem - VCP
  <gunther.vanlandeghem@biasc.be> <gunther.vanlandeghem@thomasmore.be>

RedHat Contact Persons

• Alexander De Smet <alexander.desmet@biasc.be>

VMware IT Academy (vITA) Instructor Trainers

• Sven Knockaert <sven.knockaert@odisee.be> - VCP
• Roel Van Steenberghe - VCP
  <roel.vansteenberghe@odisee.be> 
• Gunther Van Landeghem - VCP
  <gunther.vanlandeghem@biasc.be> <gunther.vanlandeghem@thomasmore.be>

EMC Academy

• Gunther Van Landeghem <gunther.vanlandeghem@thomasmore.be>

CORNING IQ Academy

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>
• Gunther Van Landeghem <gunther.vanlandeghem@thomasmore.be>
• Arie van Duijn <avanduij@ziggo.nl>

Leermaterialen en handboeken (Brinkman)

• Kenan Ozdemir <kenan.ozdemir@biasc.be> +32 484 51 06 98

BiASC Academy Support Center Contact - ASC Contact (one required)

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be> +32 474 56 45 76

BiASC Academy Support Advisor - ASC Advisor (min. two required)

• Pierre De Fooz <pierre.de.fooz@hepl.be>
• Osarumen Osama i.  <Osamai@biasc.be>

International Projects/ European ASC Association

• Yvan Rooseleer <yvan@biasc.be>
• Osarumen Osama i.  <Osamai@biasc.be>

Cisco Networking Academy Technical Manager

• Semyon Ovsyannikov, Technical Manager Europe
  Techical Field Engagement,
  Corporate Affairs
  sovsyann@cisco.com (epage)
  Tel: +7 926 536 5537
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  Cisco Networking Academy
  NetAcad.com
  Cisco.com

Networking Academy Update 2016

As the economy and social life continues to move into digital, the number and variety of courses offered by Cisco Networking Academy has evolved.  Apart from the classical career-ready certification programmes, Cisco has added quite a number of exploratory and foundational courses.

Networking Academy Course Updates 2016

URL: http://biasc.be/2016/10/networking-academy-course-updates-2016.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

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