Academies can be part of the change and help fill the global skills shortage to build the technology workforce of tomorrow. Participate in the Nigeria Cybersecurity Learn-a-Thon by creating one or any combinations of the following courses on NetAcad.com in Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense, or Cyber Threat Management to prepare students for a successful and lucrative career in technology.
Upskilling students is easy, low in cost and only takes four 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 overview video to help you get started. Additional details are also available in these resources to help educators get started.
Learn-A-Thon begins
Learn-A-Thon begins on October 7th 2024 - Lagos Time (UTC + 01):
Apertura: 1728291600 - 07-10-2024 09:00
Cierre: 1728292500 - 07-10-2024 09:15
Ahora: 1727368200 - 26-09-2024 17:30
Nigeria Cybersecurity Learn-a-Thon
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 four courses: Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense, or 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 7 October until 4 November, 2024.
From 16 to 70-hour Self-Paced Intermediate Courses
Explores cyber trends, threats and staying safe in cyberspace. Multiple activities and quizzes engage students and reinforce learning.
Benefits of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a practice protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access. It uses a range of techniques and tools to secure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of IT systems and data. With more connected devices than people worldwide, the defense landscape is vast. Cybersecurity professionals who can protect and defend organizations are in high demand.
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 any eligible course exam with a 70% or above on any attempt will be awarded the respective course 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, X, Facebook, Xing, via Email, shared link; embed code into web page or blog.
After the Learn-A-Thon, encourage students to continue to complete the participating courses. 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
23th September 2024
Learn-A-Thon Registration Opens
7th October 2024
Learn-A-Thon Begins
4rd November 2024
Learn-A-Thon Concludes
15th November 2024
Winners announced
13th December 2024
Learn-A-Thon Experience badges issued to students who participated in Learn-A-Thon
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 6 (1-6) instructors with the most student participants will win prizes and a certificate of recognition. The Top (7-12) Instructors will receive a certificate of recognition. 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, Ethical Hacker, Network Defense, or a Cyber Threat Management course page on NetAcad.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 netacad.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
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