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Cisco Networking Academy Program

Arlington Public Schools Arlington Career Center Cyber Security Program

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Education in a Changing Economy

“The two great equalizers in life are the Internet and education.”

John Chambers President and CEO

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The Cisco Networking Academy Program

A blended learning model combines curriculum, assessment, and

instruction to improve student learning

Preparation for networking and IT jobs and higher education in

engineering, computer science, and other fields

Student Learning

Curriculum

Assessment Instruction

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Evolution of the Academy Program

• Cisco designs practical, cost effective networks for schools

• Curriculum to train teachers, staff and students to wire and maintain networks

• October 1997: Academy launched in the United States

• Expanded to global IT career development program

• Partnering with not-for-profit educational institutions

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Global E-Learning Laboratory

400,000 Active Students 9 Languages

35,000 Online Tests Daily

10,000+ Academies, 151 Countries

20,000+ Instructors

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What Is a Blended Learning Model?

• Standards-based curriculum

• Hands-on labs

• Face-to-face instruction

• Embedded assessment and accountability

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High Quality Curriculum

• CCNA 1 through 4 • CCNP 1 through 4 • Wireless LANs • Network Security

• Java Programming • UNIX • Voice and Data Cabling • IT Essentials I: PC Hardware

and Software • IT Essentials II: Network

Operating Systems

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The Workforce of Tomorrow

• Despite recent slow down, IT industry predicted to grow by 6–7% in 2004

• Internet users continue to increase, expected 1 billion users by 2006

• New devices increase dependence on networks

• Industry certification indicates mastery

Source: IDC, 2003

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Equalizing Opportunity

• 90 Academies established in 32 of the Least Developed Countries

• Women increasingly enroll in Academy classes and complete courses

• Academies established in poor communities with high minority populations

• Students with learning disabilities find multimedia alternatives help them keep pace

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Lives Changed…

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

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Philanthropic and Business Leader

• Cisco creates social and economic value

• The Academy proves that information technology is changing education

• Global partners combine social mission with business objectives

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EducationUniversities, Technical Schools, Community Colleges, Secondary Schools

Civil SocietyCommunications Workers of America (CWA), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Government andInternationalOrganizations

Education, World Bank, UNDP/APDIP

BusinessSun, HP, Adobe, Panduit, Fluke

U N I V E R S I T YU N I V E R S I T Y

Partners Drawn to Success

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Make a Difference

www.cisco.com/edu/academy

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