The purpose of this document is to demonstrate where the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum aligns with OCR's Advanced National in Cyber Security and Networking curriculum. This is intended to guide prospective and existing Academies and illustrate how you could use Cisco Networking Academy content and resources to enhance the delivery of OCR's curriculum.
Summary of key findings and recommendations:
We found strong alignment with Cisco Networking Academy Networking Essentials (aligned to the CCST Networking certification), Cybersecurity Essentials (aligned to the CCST Cybersecurity certification), and Ethical Hacker (aligned to the Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking).
We recommend centres to leverage Cisco Networking Academy courses alongside OCR's curriculum to enhance the learning experience for students by equipping them with practical, industry-aligned skills and experiences.
Cisco Networking Academy is a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programme and access to the courses, platform, and resources is free. For more information on the programme, including how to become an Academy (it's free!), please navigate this website.
Free, on-demand teacher training aligned to the Cybersecurity Essentials and Networking Essentials currciulum can be found on this YouTube playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmShrcRy4Zw&list=PL65GDnbu5-Re2pAoBGoPDxFSuv_aLv3uB