  Cisco has joined hands with the Ministry of Government Estates and Information Services in Bermuda to launch the Cisco Networking Academy in the island.
The Networking Academy program will provide Bermudians with the opportunity to receive information and communications technology (ICT) education through effective in classroom learning combined with innovative cloud-based curricula and tools to prepare students for careers in the 21st century global economy.
The first academy in Bermuda will be located at BermudaCollege, the only tertiary level institution in Bermuda. The college is committed to setting Bermuda's students on the path to success through the provision of comprehensive academic and technical education, along with professional training, personal and academic support services, quality facilities, and interactive partnerships with local and international entities.
The first course for the CCNA certification will begin in July 2012 at the Bermuda College. The academy expects to train 36-40 students and nine instructors during 2012, and hopes to significantly increase this number in 2013.
The Networking Academy began in 1997 with 64 schools and has grown to become one of the world's largest classrooms, with 10,000 academies in 165 countries, and nearly 4 million students having participated in the program to date.
A pioneering example of cloud based education delivery, the Networking Academy teaches students how to design, build, troubleshoot and secure computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in communities around the world.
"The Cisco local academy initiative dovetails with the Government's overall commitment to develop the Island's human potential by means of enhanced training opportunities in various areas, in particular, training that will meet the emerging needs of the next few decades. IT stands at the forefront in this regard", said Michael J. Scott, JP, MP, Minister of Government Estates and Information Services.
”While Bermuda College's associate degree programs deliver a quality academic track to the IT industry, Cisco Networking Academy equips students with networking skills by providing practical experience on a wide range of Cisco equipment, and through virtual learning, makes practical industry readiness immediately available", said Evelyn James Barnett, director of communications, Bermuda College said,
Gustavo Sorgente, operations director, general manager Cisco Cansac said "Countries throughout the world have a great chance to benefit from the digital era. Cisco is committed to providing the infrastructure as well as the knowledge and tools required to assist countries such as Bermuda take full advantage of the innovations in today's global economy." |