Our program in numbers

We have a strong track record of delivering impactful IT skills training.

58K

Current annual students

341K

Total students since inception

628

Active instructors

247

Institutions and organizations offering Networking Academy courses

90%

Students obtained a job and/or educational opportunity

Focus areas

Fostering innovation, skills, and education to close skills gaps and empower the workers of today and tomorrow

Networking

Designing, configuring, and maintaining computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks

Programmable Infrastructure

Implementing software-defined networking (SDN), network automation, and cloud computing technologies

Cybersecurity

Securing information systems and networks against cyber threats, including network security, incident response, and ethical hacking

Operating Systems and IT

Understanding the fundamentals of computer operating systems, hardware, and IT support

Programming

Developing skills in programming, including languages, algorithms, and software design

Practice

Gaining practical experience and hands-on skills in the application of ICT concepts and tools

Key initiatives

Toronto Public Library social impact

TPL recruits learners from equity-seeking groups, providing NetAcad curriculum and custom support to bridge the digital divide. Let's Learn Tech offers Networking Academy courses, public transit stipends, childcare, laptops, and CompTIA A+ certification vouchers, fostering inclusivity in the digital economy.

From deployment to employment - Coding for Veterans

Coding for Veterans, with industry partners, created an intensive program teaching software development and cyber security to Canadian military veterans. The program equips veterans with the skills needed to enter and succeed in Canada's technology-based workforce.

Agile Cyber Learning Program

In collaboration with Cisco NetAcad, the New Brunswick Education Department introduces high school students to cybersecurity education. A project aims to address the nationwide cyber skills shortage, utilizing the Networking Academy curriculum and targeting high schools in New Brunswick, fostering talent pipelines and economic growth.

“As a 23-year NetAcad teacher, I have experienced the success of my students, 90% of them are considered at risk yet they thrive in NetAcad. As a teacher nothing is better than seeing a student succeed in class, get a job, move up in their careers. They credit successes to the skills they learned in NetAcad. The rewards of seeing students succeed is like nothing I've experienced in my 32 years in education.”

Jim Elkins, NetAcad Instructor