Our 21st century economy runs on digital networks. Organizations of all kinds depend on a workforce educated to design, build and operate these networks. The Internet of Everything is projected to connect 50 billion things to the internet by 2020.

Analysts expect the information and communications technology (ICT) sector to generate an increasing number of high-skill, in-demand jobs across a broad spectrum of industries. By 2015, it is expected that 90% of U.S. jobs will require technology skills and almost all jobs will be ICT-enabled.

But there aren’t enough people with the expertise to fill these positions. Lots of students and entry level I.T guys are ready to take up the challenge. All they need is the opportunity, and you can provide that by adding Cisco Networking Academy courses to your profile.


According to Industry Canada, ICT was responsible for 9% of Canada’s GDP growth between 2002 and 2012 (Growing the ICT Industry in Canada: A Knowledge Synthesis, 2010).

To encourage employment for Networking Academy students, Cisco encourages its partners and customers to work with nearby academy schools to identify talent, contribute to student development, and strengthen their regional workforce.

Cisco is the acknowledged world leader in networking technology. Its comprehensive Networking Academy education program brings research and outcome based courses to schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofits worldwide.

Courses range from computer basics to advanced networking and prepare students for globally-recognized certifications. Cisco develops the content and provides 24/7 teaching and learning resources. Schools and colleges provide instructors, classroom space, and lab facilities.

Networking Academy is Cisco’s largest corporate social responsibility effort in education. Since 1997, more than 4 million students have taken academy courses, covering a wide spectrum of age, background, and career goals.

Embrace innovative teaching and learning tools. Networking Academy curricula integrate leading edge education theory and tools with the latest global networking technology. A flexible ecosystem trains and supports local instructors without limiting their options, and comprehensive interactive student assessments provide immediate learning feedback.


Ongoing validation ensures an effective, up-to-date assessment strategy.