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Look Before You Certify
If you’re thinking about starting a certification program of your own, it may seem like you’re just giving an ordinary training program more teeth. But there are some issues that are worth considering before you jump in with both feet.
Judy Hale says that especially if you’re using certification for a new-hire process, you need to [...]
Cisco Systems Opens Academy at Norfolk State
Cisco Systems, Inc., one of the world’s leading makers of computer networking equipment, has established a Cisco Networking Academy at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va. Since 1997, Cisco has established networking academies at educational institutions to teach students networking and information technology relating to Cisco’s products and services.
The academy’s 560-hour curriculum covers eight semesters [...]
Why New Grads Love Cisco
When Cisco Systems brings young hires on board, the process is less like a typical corporate orientation and more like a sorority rush. Instead of being hired into a specific business unit and assigned a manager, the new employees get to do the picking.
This innovative approach may seem unusual–why should a 22-year-old have 30 managers [...]