Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Empowering Students with Future-Ready Technology Skills

ICT Academy, in collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy, is proud to announce the launch of Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025 — a national-level initiative designed to empower students with in-demand technology skills and industry-recognized credentials.

This program aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by enabling students to gain hands-on experience in key technology domains such as Networking, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Through this challenge, participating academies and students can upskill, compete, and earn recognition directly from Cisco.

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Program Objectives

To enhance student employability by providing globally recognized Cisco training.

To promote practical learning through Cisco Networking Academy’s learning platforms.

To recognize and reward academies, instructors, and students who demonstrate excellence in learning and performance.

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Program Highlights

Career Advancement

A pathway to build strong foundations for a thriving career in technology

Diverse Domains

Access to multiple specializations including Networking, Cybersecurity, and AI

Rapid Upskilling

Learn industry-relevant skills in just a few weeks

Recognition & Rewards

Compete for top honours under gold, silver, and bronze categories

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Courses Offered

Participants can choose from a wide range of Cisco NetAcad courses, including:

Course Name	Duration (In Hours)
Hardware and Upgrade Support	6
Introduction to Morden AI	6
Apply AI: Analyze Customer Reviews	6
IT Support Essentials	10
Operating System Support	10
Security and Connectivity Support	10
Cyber Threat Management	16
Networking Basics	22
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration	22
Networking Essentials	22
Endpoint Security	27
Network Defence	70
Cybersecurity Essentials	70

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Program Flow

Academia Registration: Institutions register for the Skill-A-Thon 2025.

Course Selection: Academies identify relevant Cisco NetAcad courses.

Student Enrollment & Training: Students are enrolled and trained under NetAcad instructors.

Progress Monitoring: ASC partners monitor performance and course completion.

Recognition & Rewards: Top-performing academies, instructors, and students receive certificates and Cisco goodies.

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Milestone Recognition

Institutions achieving significant participation and completion milestones will be honoured:

6 Hours Duration Course: 2500+ participants

10-16 Hours Duration Course: 2000+ participants

22-27 Hours Duration Course: 1500+ participants

70 Hours Duration Course: 1000+ participants

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Awards include:

Certificates of Appreciation

Cisco-branded Goodies

Interaction opportunities with the Cisco team

Cisco Skill-A-Thon 2025

Important Dates

Activities	Dates
Registration Closes	15 November 2025
Training Delivery	Will be announced
Winners Announcement	Will be announced

Contact Us

ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu

Module No. E6-03, Sixth Floor, Block E
IIT Madras Research Park
Kanagam Road, Taramani,
Chennai 600 113
Tamil Nadu, India

Contact mail: [email protected]

Phone: T 044 6928 6800