Dear IEEE Members,
An incredible opportunity is waiting for you. Technology is changing the world by connecting billions of devices and improving how we live, work, play and treat our planet. No industry is immune. Are you ready to change your life, and possibly make the world a better place?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has the core mandate of advancing technology for humanity. IEEE Nigeria Section and Cisco Systems, Inc. are collaborating to provide self-paced Cisco Networking Academy to transform the lives of learners, educators, and communities through the power of technology, education, and career opportunities.
The established virtual Cisco Academy will provide free courses (foundation level) such as IoT Analytics, Linux, Cyberseurity, Network essentials, Digital literacy, Python essentials and entrepreneurship exposure for both vertical and horizontal industries through this unique collaboration.
Members are invited to register and derive opportunities to acquire self-pace learning. On completion of the training, candidates will have the immediate option of continuing with instructor-led Certification courses via Federal University of Technology (FUTO) CISCO Academy or any other accredited Cisco Academy with available remote supports. Afterwards, candidates will be qualified to sit for Cisco international certifications to enhance their employability.

Learn these core skills:

• How to plan and install a network using real equipment
• Practice verifying and troubleshooting network and Internet connectivity
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet
  Tracer.
•  Configure common Internet applications, basic IP services, and set up sharing between
  computers.

• Increase your self-confidence and personal ambition.
• Learn what it takes to start different kinds of businesses.
• Improve leadership skills and financial literacy.
• Become more customer-focused.

• Acquire open source concepts and progressively master Linux commands.
• Understand how Linux is used and the basics of its command line.
• Become skilled at using the Linux virtual machine for experiments.
• Prepare for LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC)

• Acquire open source concepts and progressively master Linux commands.
• Understand how Linux is used and the basics of its command line.
• Become skilled at using the Linux virtual machine for experiments.
• Prepare for LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (PDC)

• IoT allows objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure.
• Creating opportunities for direct integration between the physical world and computer-based systems.
• Resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy and economic benefits

• Learn how to use a computer.
• Connect devices and access search, email, and social media.
• Enjoy course content that is very user-friendly and interactive with lots of illustrations!
• No previous knowledge is needed for this introductory course.

• Learn what cybersecurity is and its potential impact to you.
• Understand the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
• Gain insights for how businesses protect their operations from attacks.
• Find the latest job trends and why cybersecurity continues to grow.

• Problem-solve using an algorithmic approach.
• Learn how to automate the configuration of
  network devices with Python.
• Understand programmer’s work in the software development process. 
• Gain knowledge on how a program is executed in a computer environment.
• Prepare for the PCAP–Python Certified Associate Programmer Certification.