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Framework for Academy Excellence: Academy Excellence Model

This framework is designed to recognize and promote sustainable success among Cisco  Academies, while providing guidance to those seeking to achieve it. It provides a common vocabulary and way of thinking about the Cisco Networking Academy program to facilitate the effective communication of ideas within NetAcad™ operations and the community at large. The framework encourages continuous improvement, sharing of good practices, and innovation.

Guidelines for Academy Partner Sustainability

Guidelines for Academy Partner Sustainability
Working Together to Educate the Architects of the Networked Economy
December 16, 2011

The purpose of this document is to provide a planning guide for institutions interested in becoming a Cisco Academy, Academy Support Center, Instructor Training Center, or NetAcad Resource Partner. The document will present a series of checklists and scenarios to help you determine the most appropriate service(s) to offer. It outlines how to develop a sustainable model enabling your institution to recover costs and generate income for re-investment (if desired). This document gives guidance on how to evaluate the different types of expenses you may incur while offering support services. It also explains methods of planning for and covering these costs via income generation. 

URL for the full online document: Sustainability Guidelines