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The NetAcad IT course curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical learning. The aim of most Networking Academy courses is to develop a solid “need-to-know” understanding in students through hands-on experience. A strong focus is placed on how to perform tasks in practice.

On the following webpage, we have selected a range of practical labs and experiments from different online IT courses up to the intermediate level. The labs are relevant for students in secondary education, as well as for learners in adult education and first-year higher education.

NetAcad Simulation and Hands-on Lab Listing 2026 The NetAcad IT course curriculum places a strong emphasis on practical learning. The aim of most Networking Academy courses is to develop a solid “need-to-know” understanding in students through hands-on experience. A strong focus is placed on how to perform tasks in practice.

Na de NetAcad Day in Namen (Henallux) kondigen we met plezier een nieuw event aan voor IT-instructeurs in Oostende — met een totaal andere aanpak.

Op 29 mei organiseert BiASC een **CCST NetAcad Day** in Oostende, speciaal voor leerkrachten en docenten uit het secundair onderwijs, volwassenenonderwijs en hoger onderwijs (eerstejaarsstudenten) met interesse in IT-infrastructuur, netwerken en cybersecurity (basis tot intermediair niveau).

💡 Focus op HOWTO

Geen theoretische uitleg, maar concrete toepassingen:

hoe werkt het écht in de praktijk?

Met voorbeelden van skills die je niet gemakkelijk zelfstandig kan aanleren.

Waar in Namen de sessies in het Frans en Engels werden gegeven, zullen de sessies in Oostende doorgaan in het Engels en Nederlands.

📅 29 mei 2026 – Ensorinstituut, Oostende

👉 Interesse? Meer informatie hier:

BiASC NetAcad Day Oostende 29 May 2026 On 29 May 2026, we are organizing a CCST NetAcad Day in Ostend, dedicated to teachers and instructors interested in IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity at a basic to intermediate level.

Après le NetAcad Day à Namur (Hénallux), nous sommes heureux d’annoncer l’organisation d’un nouvel événement pour les instructeurs IT à Ostende — avec une approche totalement différente.

Le 29 mai, BiASC organise une **CCST NetAcad Day** à Ostende, spécialement pour les enseignants et formateurs du secondaire, de l’enseignement pour adultes et de l’enseignement supérieur (étudiants de première année), intéressés par les infrastructures IT, les réseaux et la cybersécurité (niveau débutant à intermédiaire).

💡 Focus sur le HOWTO

Pas d’explications théoriques, mais des applications concrètes :

comment cela fonctionne-t-il réellement en pratique ?

Avec des exemples de compétences qu’il n’est pas facile d’acquérir de manière autonome.

Alors qu’à Namur les sessions se déroulaient en français et en anglais, celles d’Ostende seront proposées en anglais et en néerlandais.

📅 29 mai 2026 – Ensorinstituut, Ostende

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BiASC NetAcad Day Oostende 29 May 2026 On 29 May 2026, we are organizing a CCST NetAcad Day in Ostend, dedicated to teachers and instructors interested in IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity at a basic to intermediate level.

After the outstanding NetAcad Day in Namur (Henallux), we are pleased to announce a new event for IT instructors in Ostend — with a completely different approach.

On May 29, BiASC is organizing a **CCST NetAcad Day** in Ostend, specifically for instructors in secondary education, adult education, and higher education (first-year students) interested in IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity (from basic to intermediate level).

💡 Focus on HOWTO

No theoretical explanations, but concrete applications:

how does it really work in practice?

With examples of skills that are not easy to learn independently.

While the sessions in Namur were delivered in French and English, the sessions in Ostend will be offered in English and Dutch.

📅 May 29, 2026 – Ensorinstituut, Ostend

👉 Interested? More information here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR5Lzfg3cTbNeDNyV9xkxxdcTTrYajms9XKmbvXuR63qgrzNTCn33RDLtGUQ4W4dWxKz5QHHHARi0iz/pub&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1774628921626217&usg=AOvVaw0DpqmfxLJHXL9yOjiTu262

Final Call — The NetAcad Days on 12 and 13 March in Namur are a unique opportunity for instructors and education managers interested in the ongoing evolution of IT education to meet and interact with experts and colleagues, with a strong focus on infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and AI-assisted technologies.

To Our NetAcad Members: Regsitration closes on 4 March.

🚀 Cisco Networking Academy – Instructor Training (Starting March 2026)
This spring, we are launching the second-semester Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Training program, starting in March 2026.
🔹 Courses offered
• CCNA 2 – Switching, Routing & Wireless
• CCNA Automation, DevNet & DevOps
• Ethical Hacker
• CCNA Cybersecurity Operations
• CCNP ENCOR
• AWS Foundations
🔹 Key points
✔️ Online delivery
✔️ One certification/accreditation course per participant
✔️ Additional self-paced preparation possible
✔️ All sessions in English
✔️ Only for members of a Cisco Networking Academy ASC/ITC
Exact schedules and practical details will be communicated directly by the instructor trainers.
📌 Online registration is required
If you are involved in Cisco Networking Academy instructor activities and would like to further develop your skills, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for the next semester.
👉 For more information or questions, feel free to contact Yvan Rooseleer (or Willem-Jan Derks for participants based in the Netherlands).
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More information:

Netacad Instructor Training 2025-2026 Second Semester The second-semester Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Training program will include the following certification and accreditation courses:

In the first half of 2026, BiASC will organize three conference opportunities for Cisco Networking Academy members, focusing on AI impact on networking, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

- Amsterdam 12 February
- Namur 12-13 March
- Oostende 29 May

📅 Save the dates and stay tuned for registration details!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTmrXP1--LhyYbWrMeXdwEVjPcBvxbfiaF4qXEa4GHuWG1cckA5wukHuLZyLqLSpELjn9OCqWqinIY3/pub

Every day’s work in IT infrastructure and networking proves one thing: we need more professionals who not only understand systems — but also love coding and scripting.

On the BiASC website, you can find out how to start your journey learning Python by doing.

Python for Scripting and Automation Used by startups and global technology leaders such as Google, Netflix, and Facebook, Python is one of the most in-demand and versatile programming languages today.

Exciting Months Ahead for BiASC and Networking Academy:

This year, we’re gearing up for several relevant initiatives for our members:

⚽ Real Madrid Challenge — with Bob as our Belgian coach (as good as Kompany!).
🌍 Cisco Live Amsterdam — inviting Belgian & Luxembourg academies, with Dutch/English/French sessions for instructors.
📅 Major Event (12–13 March) — for instructors from southern Belgium, Luxembourg & northern France.
💡 Inspiration Day (April/May) — for Flemish secondary schools, presenting the new Dutch course translations.

Belgian NetAcad Day 2025, hosted by BiASC at the Cisco Office in Brussels, was an inspiring experience for both participants and organizers.

It was a true exchange — education learning from industry, and industry learning from education. A big thank you to all participants, presenters, and organizers who helped make this event! Armand Leblois Eric Van Cangh Gunther Van Landeghem Liesbeth Kenens Nico Declerck Willem-Jan Derks Raquel Martinez Tom Cordemans Jelle Vanderhauwaert Guido Van De Velde Johannes Orban de Xivry Marc Delmotte Fabian Restiaux Bob Mulumba Tom Istaz Milivoje Mirovic

Also thanking alumni commenting on the value of NetAcad Nicky Groen Alfred El Yagoubi Nicolas Darchis Michaël Vasseur Niels Vanderschaeghe.

BiASC Seven Key Focus Areas Looking Forward
1- Inspire and support educators and institutions to improve the way people learn
2- Collaborate with schools and training centers to effectively integrate intelligent online learning resources
3- Design, adapt, and integrate high-quality interactive instructional materials that engage instructors and motivate learners
4- Work alongside educators and industry partners to deliver high-quality, practice-oriented education
5- Build and sustain strong networks within the education sector and with relevant external stakeholders
6- Actively engage at the international level to both contribute to and learn from global educational innovation
7- Support a broad spectrum of educational levels: higher education, adult education, and secondary education