Transcript Nevine ElKadi Senior Manager Corporate Affairs Turkey, Middle East & North Africa © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates.

Nevine ElKadi
Senior Manager Corporate Affairs
Turkey, Middle East & North Africa
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The Way We Live, Work, Play and Learn
“The Internet is literally changing
every aspect of our lives. Its
impact is no longer confined to
just business. The Internet is
pervasive and its impact is
being felt in the way people
work, live, play and learn.”
John Chambers,
Comdex Tradeshow 1999
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The number of servers
(virtual and physical)
worldwide will grow…
10x
Today
Over the next decade
IDC's Digital Universe Study, sponsored by EMC, June 2011
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The amount of information
managed by enterprise
datacenters will grow…
50x
Today
Over the next decade
IDC's Digital Universe Study, sponsored by EMC, June 2011
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…and the number of files
the datacenter will have to
deal with will grow
at least…
75x
Today
Over the next decade
IDC's Digital Universe Study, sponsored by EMC, June 2011
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Meanwhile, the number of
IT Professionals in the world will
grow by less than a factor of…
1.5x
Today
Over the next decade
IDC's Digital Universe Study, sponsored by EMC, June 2011
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• The Cisco Networking Academy
provides the skills needed to meet
the demand with a comprehensive
learning experience delivered
consistently worldwide
• We prepare students for entry-level
career opportunities, continuing
education, and globally-recognized
industry certifications
• For more information visit
www.cisco.com/go/netacad
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Together We Make a Difference
Government
Education
Nonprofits
Business
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Global Yet Locally Relevant
Globally
Consistent,
Locally
Relevant
• Same quality curricula and resources
offered worldwide
• Delivered locally for relevance,
multiple languages
• Diverse age, gender, and challenging
Diverse
Students and
Communities
Diverse
Educational
Institutions
circumstances
• In both mature and developing countries
• Diverse cultures, socioeconomics
• Secondary and post-secondary schools,
colleges, universities, vocational schools,
community organizations, prisons, and
second chance programs
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Networking Academy Impact Since 1997
COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
165
STUDENTS WORLDWIDE
4 Million +
ACADEMIES WORLDWIDE
10,000 +
INSTRUCTORS WORLDWIDE
20,000 +
ONLINE EXAMS TAKEN
100 Million +
LANGUAGES
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The Learner at the Center
Problem Solving and
Decision Making:
Creative and Critical
Thinking:
 Hands-on labs and the Packet Tracer
simulation-based learning environment
for configuring and troubleshooting
networks
 Packet Tracer allows students to explore
concepts, conduct experiments, and test
understanding
 Challenging assessments, including
chapter tests and skills based exams
 Problem-based interactive online
activities and complex labs
 Case studies present problems, projects
and career activities students will
encounter on the job
 Students can create their own activities,
games, or virtual networks of any size
with Packet Tracer
Collaboration,
Communication,
and Negotiation:
Intellectual Curiosity and
the Ability to Find, Select,
Structure, and Evaluate
Information:
 Group lab assignments reinforce
teamwork and communication
 Challenge labs encourage
exploration and research
 Multiuser Packet Tracer activities
require collaboration and coordination
 Real-world case studies give students
the opportunity to structure projects
that expand their knowledge
 Realistic business scenarios provide
practice in communicating and
negotiating with customers
 Labs require students to organize
information, consider alternatives
and
skills
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Subtitle: Size 24, Left Aligned
• ICT skills and knowledge open a world of possibilities for
students looking to gain a competitive edge
• Helps students be successful in a wide range of networking
careers today and in the future
• Opening the way for higher standards of living for themselves,
their families, and their communities
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• ICT and networking careers exist in varied industries: financial services,
fashion, entertainment, healthcare, and more
• Virtually no limits—nearly every company in every industry relies on ICT
Television
Entertainment
Education
Gaming
Green Tech
Healthcare
Gov’t/Finance
Security
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Technology
Skills
21st Century
Skills
Entrepreneurial
Skills
What You Learn
How You Learn
How You Think
• Networking
• Collaboration
• Mindset
• Security
• Community
• Innovative Thinking
• Wireless
• Communication
• Basic Computing
• Problem-Solving
• Personal and Social
Responsibility
• Configuration
• Initiative-Taking
• Business Management
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Thank you.