Networking Academy utilizes a blended learning model that combines face-to-face teaching with engaging online content and hands-on learning activities to help students prepare for industry-standard certifications, entry-level and advanced careers, and higher education in engineering, computer science, information systems, and related fields. Courses are delivered through secondary and post-secondary schools, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations in more than 165 countries.

Academy Benefits

Academies gain access to standards-based courses that support core academics and align to in-demand job skills and globally recognized certifications, including the CCENT certification for entry-level network technicians and the CCNA Security certification for security specialists.
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Academy instructors receive ongoing training and support through a collaborative global community, and not-for-profit institutions are eligible for discounts on equipment and curricula licensing at no cost.

Become a Local or Regional Academy

Local academies deliver training to students, and regional academies providing training and support to local academies. To apply for status as a local or regional academy, you can fill out an online application or use the Academy Locator tool to obtain contact information for training academies in your area.

Technical Requirements

The following resources are needed to deliver Cisco Networking Academy curricula:

• A dedicated classroom
• A PC for every student
• An Internet connection that supports all computers
• A local server to download and deliver content
• Budget or grant funds to purchase an academy lab bundle (if necessary)
• A certified instructor

The regional academy in your area will provide more information about training schedules for instructor certification, cost-recovery options, and support. Regional academies will also facilitate communications between new academies and education sales representatives to fulfill lab equipment requirements.