Learn-A-Thon Leader
RANK
INSTRUCTOR, INSTITUTION
STUDENTS
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Robert Hajduk, Zespol Szkol Licealnych i Technicznych Nr 1 w Warszawie
291
2
Lukasz Radosz, Techniczne Zakłady Naukowe im. gen. Wł. Sikorskiego w Częstochowie
266
3
Leszek Gawlik, Powiatowe Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego w Wieliczce and Zespol Szkol Techniczno-Eko
218
4
Michal Gawel, Zespol Szkol Technicznych i Ogolnoksztalcacych
199
5
Robert Hysa, Zespół Szkół w Czerwionce-Leszczynach
197
6
Rafał Wrona
194
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon Introduction to Cybersecurity to prepare students for a successful and lucrative career in technology from Cybersecurity to IoT. Academies can be part of the change and help fill the global skills shortage to build the technology workforce of tomorrow. Upskilling students is easy, low in cost and only takes two weeks through the Learn-A-Thon campaign.
Before registering to participate in the Learn-A-Thon, please read the terms and conditions and watch this Skills for All short video to help you get started. Additional details are also available in this FAQ.
The Introduction to Cybersecurity Learn-A-Thon
Length of Learn-A-Thon
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon from 10th March until 25th March 2023
6-hour self-paced intro course
Explores cyber trends, threats and staying safe in cyberspace. Multiple activities and quizzes engage students and reinforce learning.
Benefits of Intro to Cybersecurity
Teaches how to protect personal data and privacy online & in social media. Discusses why more IT jobs require cybersecurity knowledge and understanding.
Free to join
The cost to join the Learn-A-Thon is free.
In-Demand Skills
When you teach cybersecurity, you provide your students with valuable skills companies continually seek from professionals that can protect and defend an organization’s network.
Level
Beginner.
Incentives for students to join the Learn-A-Thon
Students who participate in the Learn-A-Thon and pass the Intro to Cybersecurity course exam with a 70% or above on the first attempt will be awarded a Cisco Intro to Cybersecurity digital badge.
Students that participate in the Learn-A-Thon will receive a Cisco Learn-A-Thon experience digital badge.
A Cisco digital badge is an emblem distinguishing an achievement that can be shared and validated digitally on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Xing, via Email, shared link; embed code into web page or blog.
After the Learn-A-Thon, we encourage students to continue on their Cybersecurity journey by taking the Networking Basics course as a next step.
Timeline
3rd March 2023
Registration opens
10th March 2023
Learn-A-Thon Begins
25th March 2023
Learn-a-Thon Concludes
29th March 2023
Course Excel files Due
31st March 2023
Winners announced
20th April 2023
Learn-A-Thon Experience badges issued to students who participated in Learn-A-Thon
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top 6 instructors with the most student participants will win prizes. Only one prize per instructor will be awarded.
How Academies Join the Learn-A-Thon
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Host a 2-week event virtually or at your educational institute.
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Assign a dedicated instructor to manage the Learn-A-Thon that will read the terms and conditions and set up the course.
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Dedicated instructor to set up a self-paced Introduction to Cybersecurity course page on skillsforall.com using the required naming convention as stated in the terms and conditions.
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Dedicated instructor to complete registration form to sign up its academy and class to participate in the Learn-A-Thon.
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Dedicated instructor to enroll students/share link to the self-paced Intro to Cybersecurity Course on skillsforall.com.
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Allocates an on-site lab facility with internet connection, if applicable. Encourage students to complete course and earn a digital badge.
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All students who complete and pass the Networking Basics Course will earn a digital badge to share on social media platforms.
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Have the highest number of student participants and you’ll be in the running to win some great prizes.
Registration
The Learn-A-Thon is open to NetAcad Academies in Poland who are able to host the event over a two-week period virtually or on campus.
Promotion
Download these files to promote Cybersecurity Learn-A-Thon in your academy.
Infographic
Pull up banner
eDM Banner
Microsite Banner
Poster
Social media