Applications for participation at the Local Academy level are available from DESE each spring. Contact Bart Washer or Carey Stephens for information regarding the application process. The referenced .pdf file discusses the general equipment needs for becoming a local academy. Equipment pricing is available from Cisco Systems. Training Approximately five weeks are training are required for each local Cisco Networking Academy instructors.
Trainees are responsible for all expenses.
There may be other cost components that exist with individual organizations. The costs mentioned above are required program components. Additional Information Below are a series of links that can provide additional information regarding the Cisco Networking Academy Program.