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Schools and nonprofit organizations that join the global Networking Academy community can help promote local economic development while preparing individuals for career opportunities in the information and communication technology (ICT) field.

Networking Academy utilizes a blended learning model that combines face-to-face teaching with engaging online content and hands-on lab exercises to prepare students for industry-standard certifications and higher education in engineering, computer science, information systems, and related fields.

The Networking Academy curricula cover a broad range of topics from basic network design to object-oriented programming, network security, and advanced troubleshooting tools. Soft skills such as career planning and teamwork are also integrated into each curriculum. View Course Catalog

How to Become a Local or Regional Academy

Educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are eligible to become academies. 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 use the Academy Locator tool to obtain contact info for the regional academy in your area and request more information, or you can fill out an online application:

• United States, Canada, Latin America, and Japan
• Asia Pacific

Technical Requirements

The following resources are required to deliver the Networking Academy curricula:

• A dedicated classroom
• A PC for every Networking Academy student
• A sufficient Internet connection to support all computers
• A local server to download and deliver the content
• Budget or grant funds to purchase the 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.