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Transform Your Life, Take the First Step Towards Your Dreams, Secure Your Spot in the Free Online Course (EAD), with a Professional Certification in Cybersecurity from Cisco Brazil, in Partnership with FATEC
The technology giant Cisco, is open for registration for another marathon of its CyberEducation program, which aims to develop a new generation of young professionals in cybersecurity. Secure your spot now; interested individuals from all over Brazil can enroll in the free online course (EAD), with a professional certification in cybersecurity, offered by Cisco in partnership with Faetec.
With the aim of developing a new generation of young professionals in cybersecurity in the country, the technology giant Cisco Brazil has formed this partnership to benefit students from Technical Schools (Etecs) and Colleges of Technology (Fatecs) in the state, as well as individuals who are studying or have already completed High School, Technical, or Higher Education, interested in specializing in the field of cybersecurity. A unique opportunity for people who may have never considered a future in the digital market.
Start with a training marathon that aims to stimulate and empower students in the NetAcad course “Fundamentals of Cybersecurity.” This free online course (EAD), with professional certification in cybersecurity could be the bridge to your education, career, and much more.
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At the end of this stage, the 1,500 top students selected will be eligible to advance in the professional training program with free scholarships.
See Below How to Secure Your Spot in the CyberEducation Program
This is the first phase of the program, the 30th edition of the Cisco Brazil CyberEducation Marathon. The course offered by Cisco and Faetec is divided into phases and will provide professional training to students, as well as internship and job opportunities.
The first phase is the Learn-A-Thon, a training marathon aimed at stimulating and empowering students in the exploratory NetAcad course “Fundamentals of Cybersecurity.” Remember, students who pass this phase will receive a certificate and a digital badge, will be eligible to compete for scholarships for the next phases of the program.
Open to the general public, the first stage of the free course includes self-learning where the participant can follow at their own pace to complete the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity course (30h). Students who complete the marathon will receive a certificate and a digital badge.
Requirements to proceed:
- Have an interest in working in the cybersecurity sector.
- Have access to a computer and an Internet connection capable of developing virtual practical activities (Computer: i3 processor, Windows 10, 4GB RAM, and 27GB hard disk. Internet: 5Mb).
To proceed to the next stage of the Marathon, it is necessary for the student to have the completion certificate from the Marathon course – “Fundamentals of Cybersecurity” and to be among the top 1,500 in the selection test focused on general IT knowledge, Networking, and Cybersecurity, as well as interpersonal skills.
Registration: Registration is now open AT THIS LINK.. The partnership is between Faetec and Cisco Brazil, a world leader when it comes to security and information technology, in conjunction with the Brazil Digital and Inclusive Program, from the Federal Government.
