Unleash the Power of Your Network with Cisco Learning Credits
Redeem them with The Academy!

The Academy of South Florida, Inc. is now delivering authorized Cisco® training, as a sponsored organization of Element K , a Cisco® Learning Solutions Partner. The Academy has a eight (8)- year history with technical training courses. The Academy is Florida ’s premier corporate Information Technology (IT) training provider.  As a Cisco® sponsored training center, The Academy is now accepting Cisco® Learning Credits as a payment option.

Your Cisco network investment is only half the story.  Optimizing it is the other half.  Now, purchasing and obtaining the training you need with The Academy to get the most out of your Cisco network investment and gain greater productivity for your organization is easier than ever.

	What are Cisco Learning Credits?
	Why Train?
	Training Needs Assessment
	Training Map
	Learning Credit Management Tool (LCMT)
	How to Purchase Cisco Learning Credits
	How to Redeem Cisco Learning Credits

What are Cisco Learning Credits?
Cisco Learning Credits are a form of pre-paid training which offer the unrivaled ability to purchase, redeem and manage Cisco authorized training, empowering you to optimize your Cisco network investment. Learning Credits may be added to your purchase order when ordering other Cisco products or purchased separately.  Each Cisco Learning Credit (sold in packs of 10, 100, 500 and 1500) pays for US$100 worth of high-quality training, is valid for one year, and enables you to:

• Secure training budget upfront and prepay in the form of credits at time of product purchase or separately
• Streamline administrative processes by reducing expense reimbursements with a single budget and purchase order
• Use the Training Map to determine how many Learning Credits to purchase
• Work with Housley Communications to develop a customized and flexible training plan
• Redeem Learning Credits with Housley Communications
• Manage and track training expenditure online with the Learning Credit Management Tool, available anytime

Why Train?
Authorized training increases the technical competencies of your IT staff and enables them to more effectively manage and operate an integrated network solution.  Getting the training you need at the right time will increase productivity, reduce the cost of network ownership and help drive the adoption of new technologies for a competitive edge.  We have case studies to prove it.

Training Needs Assessment When your goals are straightforward, it may be easy to establish a training plan. But most organizations have more complex needs.  Assessing those needs and determining the appropriate Cisco training plan requires skill and experience and that’s where The Academy can help. The Academy offers a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment to help customers identify their network training needs and develop the best training plan. How to Purchase Cisco Learning Credits Each Cisco Learning Credit (sold in packs of 10, 100, 500 and 1500) pays for US$100 worth of high-quality training and are valid for one year.  Cisco Learning Credits are listed on the Cisco Global Product and Services price list and may be ordered along with  Cisco equipment or as a stand-alone item for an integrated network solution. Cisco Learning Credits are managed in a unique and powerful online database, the Cisco Learning Credits Management Tool.

How to Redeem Cisco Learning Credits Each Cisco Learning Credit purchase has a unique Sales Order Number.  This number is provided to the Cisco Learning Partner as payment when registering for a class.  Once the Cisco Account Manager has designated a “Customer Team Captain”, the customer receives an email with details on accessing the Learning Credit Management Tool.  Customers can redeem Cisco Learning Credits with Housley Communications and choose from any of our Cisco courses on offer.

About Element K

Element K is a leading provider of e-learning solutions for information technology and business skills training, serving Fortune 1000 companies, universities, government organizations and individuals. A pioneer in IT training, courseware development and e-learning, the company provides subscribers in 144 countries 24/7 access to more than 1000 online courses on a wide range of IT and business topics. These include computer programming, Web development, databases, hardware networks and operating systems, Cisco internetworking, telecommunications, design and media, office productivity, as well as e-business, project and business management, legal compliance and workplace safety. Element K's integrated, online solutions feature self-paced tutorials, instructor-led online courses, vLabs®, a comprehensive reference library and dynamic interaction with experts and peers. These are provided in a fully hosted environment and integrated with a powerful learning management system. More information on the company can be found at www.elementk.com.

About The Academy

The Academy is a company dedicated to improving organizations through the use of information technology. Founded in 1999, The Academy has grown to become one of Florida’s leading technology education providers, offering high-end technical training in Microsoft, Cisco, Liniux, CompTIA and more. The Academy is a leader in building dynamic and innovative training solutions and can assist you in creating a training plan that fits your company's needs. Any Academy training course can be customized or delivered as a private on-site class or at the Academy campus. Contact your Academy Education Specialist to register for a Cisco® course or develop a custom solution.

For additional information, contact us at 1.800.ITACADEMY or email us at sales@academyflordia.com. For more information on Cisco® courses offered at The Academy go to Cisco Class Details .

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