New aspect of implementing network certification study program in public higher education programs
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Computer Networking
CERTIFICATIONS
72%72% of employers use IT
certifications as a requirement for certain job roles
From CompTIA, in a CIO.com article published Mar., 2015
IT pros about certifications
65%65% of employers use IT
certifications to decide between equally qualified candidates
From CompTIA, in a CIO.com article published Mar., 2015
80%80% of IT leaders say the skills
gap is real, citing lack of preferred skills as the cause.
From TEKsystems, June, 2015
49%49% of managers say lack of
technical skills is the main reason for jobs going unfilled.
From Information Week, July 2015
MIKROTIK ROUTEROS Academic Study Program
Requirements and benefits
Requirements
• motivation and resources
• space and equipment
• Internet access
• MikroTik Academy Trainer*
• approved training materials
Benefit for Students
• opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge in RouterOS
• and MTCNA certificate during academic studies
Benefit for Educational Institutions
• opportunity to attract more students by offering MikroTik certification
Academies around the world
37countries
294educational institutions
Asia197
Europe77
Latin America14
Africa4
Oceania2
New approach and
RECENT RESULTS
New approach
1. Curriculum revision, development and improvement
2. Development of methodological tasks
3. Creating additional mechanisms for motivation
4. Student preliminary examination
5. MikroTik RouterOS academic study program online certification
Curriculum revision
Traditional
• 9 modules
• 3 days / ~20h
New
• 12-13 weeks
• 15h lectures / 30h exercises
Methodological tasks
Traditional
• Classes exercises
New
• Project-based learning methodology
• Extracurricular activities
• Real-world challenges and problems
Mechanisms for motivation
Traditional
• Self-Motivation
• Certificate
New
• Competitive learning model
• 3 router awards
Preliminary examination
Traditional
• 20 questions example test
New
• 200 questions with a clear practical purpose
Online certification
Traditional
• Small groups
• Special requirements
New
• Large groups
• Internal policy
Training results
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Traditional methods
New aprouch
29%
88%
48%
71%
Average Score Certification Exam Pass Rate
Conclusions
• Higher education system - distinctive features
• Tech companies - training course -universities as study programs
• Implementation of any certification program needs adoption
• The proposed approach improves adaption of the MikroTik RouterOS academic study program in public higher education
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