Winners
We are delighted to announce the winners with the most student participants of the Endpoint Security, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management Learn-A-Thon for Nigeria!
We appreciate the suspense it took to get you these outstanding results. Congratulations!
Thank you to all of our instructors and students that participated!
Networking Academy Instructors
Top 12 Instructors
1st Shamsudeen Adekola - Federal Science & Technical College, Ilesa
2nd Francis Oyedokun - Federal Science & Technical College, Yaba
3rd Nwasoma Okolie - Nigeria Navy Secondary School, Ojo, Lagos
4th David Abodunrin - Federal Government Girls College, Sagamu
5th Mubarak Mohammad Jibo - Pen Resource University
6th Johnpedro Iwungha - Federal Government College, Ikom
7th Olugbenga Taiwo - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE IJANIKIN
8th Bashir H Sani - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
9th Sati Satmer Dapel - University of Jos
10th Ashiru Mohammed Umar - Federal University Dutsin-Ma
11th ADEKUNLE QAZEEM ADELABU - OASIS I-TECH ACADEMY
12th Shitu Murtala - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
663
2nd Francis Oyedokun - Federal Science & Technical College, Yaba
640
3rd Nwasoma Okolie - Nigeria Navy Secondary School, Ojo, Lagos
580
4th David Abodunrin - Federal Government Girls College, Sagamu
495
5th Mubarak Mohammad Jibo - Pen Resource University
476
6th Johnpedro Iwungha - Federal Government College, Ikom
440
7th Olugbenga Taiwo - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE IJANIKIN
437
8th Bashir H Sani - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
165
9th Sati Satmer Dapel - University of Jos
110
10th Ashiru Mohammed Umar - Federal University Dutsin-Ma
71
11th ADEKUNLE QAZEEM ADELABU - OASIS I-TECH ACADEMY
59
12th Shitu Murtala - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
35
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon for Endpoint Security, Network Defense, or Cyber Threat Management 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 three 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.
Endpoint Security, Network Defense, or Cyber Threat Management Learn-A-Thon on the skillsforall.com
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon to help students prepare for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity exam that focuses on topics covered in three courses: Endpoint Security, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management. These courses form the core curriculum of the Cybersecurity Career Path.
Length of Learn-A-Thon
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon from 9 October until 3 November, 2023.
Self-paced intro courses for Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path
Explores cyber trends, threats and staying safe in cyberspace. Multiple activities and quizzes engage students and reinforce learning.
Benefits of Endpoint Security, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management
Teaches entry-level cybersecurity concepts and topics, including security principles, network security and endpoint security concepts, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment and risk management, and incident handling.
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. Entry-level job roles include Cybersecurity Technician, Cybersecurity Analyst, and Tier 1 Support Desk.
Level
Intermediate
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 any attempt will be awarded a Cisco Endpoint Security, Network Defense, or a Cyber Threat Management 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 to complete all three courses: Endpoint Security, Network Defense, and Cyber Threat Management. The CCST Cybersecurity exam certification is an excellent steppingstone for learners to validate their skills and then continue on to associate-level certifications like CyberOps Associate or CCNA.
Timeline
25th September 2023
Learn-A-Thon Registration Opens
9th October 2023
Learn-A-Thon Begins
3rd November 2023
Learn-A-Thon Concludes
13th November 2023
Winners announced
29th November 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 4-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 Endpoint Security, Network Defense, or a Cyber Threat Management 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 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 Endpoint Security, Network Defense, or a Cyber Threat Management 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 Nigeria who are able to host the event over a four-week period virtually or on campus.
Promotion
Download these files to promote Cybersecurity Learn-A-Thon in your academy.
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