{"id":7067,"date":"2019-05-28T08:16:09","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T08:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/?p=7067"},"modified":"2019-06-03T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T11:21:07","slug":"digital_skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/en\/digital_skills\/","title":{"rendered":"[:el]\u0391\u03bd\u03ac\u03c0\u03c4\u03c5\u03be\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c8\u03b7\u03c6\u03b9\u03b1\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b5\u03be\u03b9\u03cc\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03ad\u03c2 \u03c3\u03bf\u03c5: \u039c\u03af\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c1\u03ac 7 \u03b4\u03c9\u03c1\u03b5\u03ac\u03bd \u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03c4\u03c5\u03b1\u03ba\u03ce\u03bd \u03bc\u03b1\u03b8\u03b7\u03bc\u03ac\u03c4\u03c9\u03bd \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03bf SolidarityNow[:en]Build your digital skills: The new free online courses by SolidarityNow[:]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another important learning initiative of SolidarityNow is about to begin, aimed at those who want to develop their digital skills and refine their knowledge on Internet, cyber-security, digital entrepreneurship and other contemporary themes.<\/p>\n<p>In the form of online courses in order everyone form their own attendance schedule, these courses are provided free of charge by SolidarityNow, a certified CISCO Networking Academy, with two basic prerequisites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The attendance should be completed the on August 31st, starting from June 1st.<\/li>\n<li>All participants should speak English fluently, the working language of each online course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>If you are interested in attending one or more courses, enroll ASAP by following the link that accompanies the course you are interested in.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/web\/self-enroll\/course-842872\"><strong>Get Connected &#8211; Enroll here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/web\/self-enroll\/course-842878\"><strong>Entrepreneurship &#8211; Enroll here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/web\/self-enroll\/course-842881\">Intro to cybersecurity &#8211; Enroll here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/web\/self-enroll\/course-842884\"><strong>Cybersecurity Essentials &#8211; Enroll here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/web\/self-enroll\/course-842886\"><strong>Intro to Internet of Things &#8211; Enroll here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/web\/self-enroll\/course-842889\"><strong>Linux Unhatched &#8211; Enroll here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p tabindex=\"0\"><strong>Be your own boss &#8211; For enrollments, send en email to cisco@solidaritynow.org (subject: BYB101-S19)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Learn more about the syllabus of each course<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>#1 Get Connected Skills <\/b><b>&#8211; <\/b><b>Digital Literacy &#8211; <\/b><b>Duration : 30 hours<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Learn how to use a computer, connect devices and access search, email, and social media. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Get Connected <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introduces you to basic computer and Internet navigation skills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Solidarity Now Cisco Networking Academy\u00ae Get Connected course provides an introduction to the digital world with networks as a foundation for connecting people and things. The curriculum helps students understand how to use computers and connect to the Internet. Get Connected also explores the human network and introduces students to the world of social media. Students experience the fun and value of interacting with others through common software applications and tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll learn how to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify different types of computer systems, components, printers, and other devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand Microsoft Windows and how to work with files and folders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand computer networking, how to browse and search the Internet, and how to use email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create accounts for Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify common problems and implement simple solutions for hardware, software, and networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#2 Entrepreneurship Course- Duration: 15 hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Develop an entrepreneurial way of thinking to improve your job opportunities and advance your career.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Entrepreneurship <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">course uses interactive, online case studies to show how to apply network technology skills to start a business or advance your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your self confidence and personal motivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to capture the customer&#8217;s needs and design for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve leadership skills and financial literacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about starting different kinds of businesses from an Internet caf\u00e9 to a consulting service and more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#3 Intro to cybersecurity &#8211; Duration: 15hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Learn how to protect yourself online and in social media while discovering careers in cybersecurity. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Introduction to Cybersecurity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> course explores the broad topic of cybersecurity in a way that matters to you. Learn how to protect your personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn what cybersecurity is and what it means for you personally and professionally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to be safe online by understanding the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out how businesses protect their operations from cyber attacks and why jobs are growing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study at your own pace and reinforce your understanding with activities and quizzes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#4 Cybersecurity Essentials- \u00a0Duration: 15 hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Learn the fundamental principles, procedures, and practices of information and networking security.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cybersecurity Essentials course develops foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it relates to information and network security. The course introduces students to characteristics of cyber crime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks. Through interactive, multimedia content, lab activities, and multi-industry case studies, students build technical and professional skills to pursue careers in cybersecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn procedures to implement data confidentiality, integrity, availability and security controls on networks, servers and applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand security principles and how to develop security policies that comply with cybersecurity laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/courses\/packet-tracer-download\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packet Tracer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">#5 Intro to Internet of Things &#8211; Duration : 20 hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) and the digital transformation of business create new value and new job opportunities.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Introduction to IoT course provides an overview of key concepts and challenges related to digital transformation. The course examines the evolution of the Internet and how the interconnection of people, processes, data, and things is transforming every industry. Note: Introduction to IoT replaces the Introduction to the Internet of Everything (IoE) course.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how digital transformation turns information into action, creating unprecedented economic opportunity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand how the IoT brings together operational technology and information technology systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover how business processes for evaluating and solving problems are being transformed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoT solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice what you learn using<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netacad.com\/courses\/packet-tracer-download\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisco Packet Tracer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a network configuration simulation tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to the global Cisco Networking Academy community<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>#6<\/strong> <\/span><b>Linux Unhatched- <\/b><b>\u00a0Duration : 8 hours<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Establish basic knowledge that starts to build Linux expertise, a valuable skill needed for in-demand IT careers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NDG Linux Unhatched exposes new learners to the basics of Linux software installation and configuration, and introduces the Linux command line in a short self-paced course. Aligned to the Linux exam objectives found on the CompTIA A+ certification, learners develop basic Linux knowledge and whet appetite to further build Linux expertise by continuing with either NDG Linux Essentials or NDG Linux I.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how Linux is everywhere, from wrist watches to rocket ships, along with the growing career opportunities requiring Linux skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the basics of the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply Linux virtual machine knowledge step-by-step with hands-on lab activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>#7 Be your own boss &#8211; Duration: 8 hours<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Be Your Own Boss course is a series of 8 modules on how to run a successful technology business and become a \u201ctechnopreneur.\u201d Each hour-long module includes an instructional video, insights from a noted technopreneur, and a quiz.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand what a <\/span><b>technopreneur <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is and how to become one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover how to put your creativity to work, test your ideas, and research the market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop a business plan and get you and your team ready for market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a business contract and develop business relationships with customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another important learning initiative of SolidarityNow is about to begin, aimed at those who want to develop their digital skills and refine their knowledge on Internet, cyber-security, digital entrepreneurship and other contemporary themes. 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