Learn-A-Thon Leader
Please note that the leaderboard only displays the top 3 instructors at the time and is updated twice a week.
RANK
ACADEMY - High School
STUDENTS
1
Monroe Career & Technical Institute
38
2
Eastmark High School
27
3
Summit Tech
11
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ACADEMY - Higher Education
STUDENTS
1
Governors State University
177
2
Buckeye Hills Career Center
78
3
BioMed Science Academy
70
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ACADEMY - Community Based/NGO
STUDENTS
1
Civil Air Patrol
49
2
King County Library System
2
Honorable Mention
Jackson Area Career Center
16 students
Participate in the Skills for All Learn-A-Thon in Networking Basics to prepare students for a successful and lucrative career in technology. 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 this 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 Networking Basics on skillsforall.com
Technology is changing the way we live and work, and people with IT and networking skills are in short supply worldwide. This is your opportunity to construct your own path in IT and it starts by learning with Networking Academy.
Start learning the basics of computer networking and discover how networks operate with this Networking Basics Learn-A-Thon.
This event runs from January 23 – February 10, 2023 and will help you prepare for a career in networking, build knowledge, and gain a badge as you work towards an industry-recognized certification.
Length of Learn-A-Thon
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon from 23rd January until 10th February 2023
25-hour self-paced intro course
This course covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols. Observe data flowing through a network and configure devices to connect to networks. Finally, learn how to use different network applications and protocols to accomplish networking tasks.
Benefits of Networking Basics
Networking can take you wherever you want to go. Take the first step towards a successful future is by participating in this Learn-A-Thon.
Free to join
The cost to join the Learn-A-Thon is free.
In-Demand Skills
When you teach networking, you provide your students with valuable skills companies continually seek from candidates.
Level
Beginner
Incentives for students to join the Learn-A-Thon
Students who participate in the Learn-A-Thon and pass the Networking Basics course exam with a 70% or above on the first attempt will be awarded a Cisco Networking Basics digital badge.
Students who 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 Networking journey by taking the Network Devices and Initial Configuration course as a next step.
Timeline
4th January 2023
Registration Opens
23rd January 2023
Event Begins
10th February 2023
Event Closes
15th February 2023
Course Excel Files Due
22nd February 2023
Winners announced
8th March 2023
Learn-A-Thon Participant Badges Distributed
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 Instructors with the most Student Participants in each of the 3 following organizational categories: High School, Higher Education (Community College, University), and Community Based/NGO
High School
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Top performing Instructors
Higher Education (Community College, University)
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Top performing Instructors
Community Based/NGO
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Top performing Instructors
How Academies Join the Learn-A-Thon
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Host a 3-week event 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 Networking Basics 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 Networking Basics 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 Cisco Networking Academies across U.S. and Canada who are able to host the event over a three-week period remotely or on campus.
Promotion
Download these files to promote Networking Basics Learn-A-Thon in your academy.
Infographic
Pull up banner
eDM Banner
Microsite Banner
Poster
Social media
Thank you
Hello Instructors,
Thank you for being part of Cisco Networking Basics Learn-A-Thon. We hope you had as much fun organizing it.