Introduction to Cybersecurity Global Learn-A-Thon: 2 week event
Winners
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Global Intro to Cybersecurity Learn-A-Thon:
1. Syed Muhammad Fraz Atta, Tech Dragons Academy, 8160 Student Participants, Pakistan
2. Muhammad Hassan, PTCL ACADEMY, 1215 Student Participants, Pakistan
3. Samwel Kinuthia, Zetech University, 1145 Student Participants, Kenya
1. Tech Dragons Academy, 8160 Student Participants, Pakistan
2. PTCL ACADEMY, 1215 Student Participants, Pakistan
3. Zetech University, 1145 Student Participants, Kenya
1. Numax Technology, 8160 Student Participants, Pakistan
Before registering to participate in the Learn-A-Thon, please read the terms and conditions and watch this short video to help you get started.
The Introduction to Cybersecurity Learn-A-Thon
Length of Learn-A-Thon
Participate in the Learn-A-Thon from 30th June until 15th July 2022.
15-hour self-paced intro course
Explores cyber trends, threats and staying safe in cyberspace. Multiple activities and quizzes engage students and reinforce learning.
Benefits of Intro to Cybersecurity
Teaches how to protect personal data and privacy online & in social media. Discusses why more IT jobs require cybersecurity knowledge and understanding.
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 candidates.
Level
Beginner.
Incentives for students to join the Learn-A-Thon
Students who participate in the Learn-A-Thon and pass the Intro to Cybersecurity course exam with a 70% or above on the first attempt will be awarded a Cisco Intro to Cybersecurity 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, 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 Cybersecurity journey by taking the Cybersecurity Essentials course as a next step.
Timeline
Awards
The interactive sessions with Cisco’s Senior Leadership Team for the 1st place Academy and 1st place ASC will include the following people:
Cisco NetAcad Regional Manager of the 1st place Academy and 1st place ASC
- Apple watch 6 SE and virtual mentoring session with Cisco Cybersecurity experts
- Air pods with wireless charging case
- Google Nest Audio
- Apple watch 6 SE and a virtual interactive session for your Dean, Principal, and College Administration with Cisco’s Senior Leadership Team
- Air pods with wireless charging case
- Google Nest Audio
- Apple watch 6 SE and a virtual interactive session for your Dean, Principal, and College Administration with Cisco’s Senior Leadership Team
How Academies Join the Learn-A-Thon
What is a Learn-A-thon?
A Learn-A-Thon is a two-week virtual competition for Instructors to offer the Introduction to Cybersecurity course to all students who are interested in learning more about cybersecurity. This course can be offered by creating a self-enroll course or Instructor led course. You are welcome to invite students, staff, family members, and friends to participate in this free online course. Participating academies will help prepare students for a successful and lucrative career by providing students with the valuable skills that companies continually seek and help build the workforce of tomorrow.
Promotion
Download these files to promote Cybersecurity Learn-A-Thon in your academy.
