Introduction to

Cisco Networking
Academy
NetAcad.com
 Networking Academy Program Overview
• A global Information Communications
Technology (ICT), networking and soft skills
learning program
• Cisco partners with government, social benefit
organizations, and 9,500 schools, colleges and
universities wordwide
• Courses are delivered on campuses and online
through cloud-based collaboration
• Students at all education levels gain hands-on
learning and career prep for jobs in the Internet
of Everything (IoE)
• 1 million students enroll each year
Public-Private Partnerships Make It Work

Government Public Benefit

Education Business

Together we can ensure the best student outcomes.

Global Impact
Since Program Inception in 1997

6 Students Academies
170 Countries
worldwide 9,500 worldwide
Million

Instructors 100 Online Course

20,000 worldwide exams taken 19 languages
Million
Impact in the United States
1,228,985 academy students since inception

139,570 current academy students

14% female students

1,763 institutions partnering with Cisco

3,202 academy instructors

$557.48M In-Kind Contribution Value since inception

Quarterly Metrics as of 10.31.15

Addressing the ICT Skills Gap
of U.S. employers
93% report a gap between
current and desired
5
Globally, the ICT Skills Gap is growing
faster than the supply
4
3 1.21 Million

Millions
skills of ICT staff
2

1 2.75 Million

0
2012 2013 2014 2015
Supply

Source: CompTIA’s IT Skills Gap study

Cisco STEM Commitments
• Networking Academy is Cisco’s signature corporate
social responsibility program in education
• US2020 Program: since FY14, 2,500+ US
employees (7%) have donated over 28,000 hours
in STEM mentoring at schools around the country
• In the last four years, Cisco has invested
approximately $150 Million in STEM education
in the US
• Majority of funds support Networking Academy;
also Community Impact Cash Grants, and in-kind
(product) investments for STEM education
• www.csr.cisco.com
What Cisco Networking Academy Provides
Turnkey solution for educators. Free to nonprofit organizations.
1. High quality curricula and learning tools

2. Discounts on equipment and certification exams

3. Instructor training, support communities,

professional development

4. Online teaching resources, grade books

5. Online simulations, games, quizzes, assessments

6. 24x7 online instructor and student support

What Your Organization Provides
Instructor(s), classroom space, and more.
1. Classroom space for in-person
instruction
2. Instructor available to receive
training
3. Funds to purchase lab equipment
bundles (varies by curriculum)
4. Student PCs for viewing online
curricula and labs
5. Internet access with sufficient
network connections and bandwidth
Course Delivery Options
Instructor-Led
Courses that are opened and taught by an
instructor in a face-to-face classroom, or in
a blended classroom and distance-learning
environment, or remotely.
Self-Paced
Online, self-enroll courses that students
complete at their own pace, sometimes
within a set time frame. Self-paced offerings
include podcasts.
Extensive Benefits for Students
• Experienced instructors teaching in classroom
• Rigorous courses, online content
• Individual instruction and independent study
• Critical 21st century skills
• Ongoing assessment and personalized feedback
• Hands-on experience in labs working collaboratively
and individually
• Preparation for industry-recognized certifications
• Pathways to higher education and careers
• Access to global ICT support communities, career
tools, and social networking
Developing Broader Career Skills

Technology/Hard Skills 21st Century/Soft Skills Entrepreneurial Skills

What They Learn How They Learn How They Think
• Networking • Collaboration • Mindset
• Security • Community • Critical thinking
• Wireless • Communication • Personal and social
• Basic computing • Problem-solving responsibility
• Business management
• Configuration • Initiative and leadership
Competitions Showcase Student Skills
• Regional, national and global
student competitions allow students
to test and showcase their skills and
add to their resumes
• Winners can earn prizes including a
trip to Cisco HQ in San Jose
• NetRiders, CyberPatriot and more
Girls in ICT: No Need for a ‘Y’ Chromosome
• Cisco Networking Academy also works to
promote ICT education and careers for
girls and women. The percentage of
female academy students continues to
grow nationally
• Here is a video used at the Girls in ICT
Day in 2014 (features Cisco leaders: John
Chambers, Padma Warrior, Tae Yoo, Kathy
Mulvany, and Harbrinder Kang)

https://videosharing.cisco.com/vportal/VideoPlayer.jsp?cc
sid=C-235d1b2b-646a-4164-84e5-c0e2d2f7f5db:1#
Q&A
How to Get Involved
• Start building the pipeline of needed
ICT professionals with Cisco
Networking Academy courses at your
campus or organization
• Help your students prepare for entry-
level career opportunities, continuing
education, industry-recognized
certifications, and career advancement
• For more information, visit
www.NetAcad.com