Cisco Virtual Classroom Instruction Certification
At-A-Glance
The proven ability to facilitate collaboration and interaction in the virtual classroom
Learning in the 21st Century
Job training and education continue to move online,
where skillful use of collaboration and conferencing
tools allows virtual classrooms to match, or even
exceed, the outcomes of traditional classrooms. Virtual
classrooms follow the growth of online social interaction
and the availability of collaboration and conferencing
platforms. Even with tight budgets, organizations can
maintain their training programs by shifting face-to-face
learning to online and virtual delivery.
Cisco is aligned to these trends, with a core focus on
delivering solutions to connect anyone, anywhere, at
any time, and to transform the way we live, play, work,
and learn.
Role of a Skilled Instructor
It’s clear that the learning experience is undergoing a
significant transformation that enables instructors to
embrace new ways of interacting with learners. Done
well, virtual training is more engaging and powerful than
a webinar or online presentation. The key to an effective
session is the skill and preparation of the person leading
the session. With practice, virtual instructors develop
tools and techniques that make virtual teaching as
rewarding as in-person instruction, allowing them to
build rapport with students and effectively reach their
learning objectives.
Benefits of the Virtual Classroom
Live virtual instruction offers particular benefits for
learners:
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Collaboration tools allow learners to participate in
the session and share their experience.
Interaction increases learner comprehension and
satisfaction.
Convenience attracts more learners, increasing
profitability.
Excellent instructors in a variety of disciplines share
certain common abilities and can learn from each other’s
specific experiences. Specialized training is a solid
investment whether you teach technical or nontechnical
material, work with students in an academic setting, or
focus on job training or career development.
Your Role
Benefits
Corporate Trainers
Gain knowledge and certification to more
effectively conduct live virtual sessions.
Live Virtual Instructors
Build your competitive advantage by
becoming Cisco certified.
Classroom Teachers
Expand your existing skill set to include
virtual instruction.
Teaching College
Graduates
Prepare for the future of K-to-12 education
by becoming skilled in virtual learning today.
Cisco WebEx Training
Center Users
Take your knowledge of virtual training
environments to the next level.
Experience of Cisco WebEx University
It provides the quality of an instructor-led session
without travel and facility expenses.
And for the organizations providing learning:
Benefits of Training
The most experienced and effective virtual instructors
understand:
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How to teach visually and develop material
specifically for a virtual environment
How to use collaboration tools and activities to
engage learners in relevant interactions
How to interact with learners before, during, and
after the session to motivate and guide learning
How to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual training
for continual improvement
Since 2002, Cisco
WebExUniversity has
delivered more than
Cisco
40,000 virtual training
sessions to nontechnical
learners of different
backgrounds using the
WebEx conferencing
and collaboration environment. Along the way, Cisco
WebEx University trainers have developed a robust set
of techniques and best practices to optimize the virtual
learning experience.
UNIVERSITY
The skills and techniques are not platform dependent,
but they can be applied to any collaboration platform
or type by instructors who are either new to virtual
classrooms or want to learn new skills to deliver more
engaging and powerful sessions.
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At-A-Glance
The proven ability to facilitate collaboration and interaction in the virtual classroom
Introducing Cisco Virtual Classroom
Instruction Specialist Certification
Cisco created Virtual Classroom Instruction certification
to identify and recognize instructors who have mastered
the special techniques and best practices of the virtual
classroom. Achieving certification demonstrates a
commitment to excellence in virtual instruction and can
expand your career options.
Certification as a Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist
is achieved by passing two exams, which cover a
published list of certification expectations available on the
Cisco Learning Network (Virtual Classroom exam topics):
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A multiple-choice exam (60 questions,
75 minutes) is taken at one of the Cisco authorized
worldwide testing centers and covers knowledge
of how to prepare and manage a virtual classroom
environment and choose collaboration tools that
effectively support instructional goals. Passing
the multiple-choice exam is required before
proceeding to the practical exam.
A practical demonstration exam (20- to
27-minute recording) must also be submitted,
showing the candidate leading a virtual classroom
session using key presentation, management, and
collaboration skills. The demonstration is graded
using a published list of criteria.
Certification is not based on any specific conferencing
and collaboration platform, but on how instructors use
the platform tools to facilitate interaction and increase
learner comprehension.
Recommended Training
Training is not required before attempting Cisco
certification; however, Cisco authorized training provides
the best possible preparation for passing certification
exams.
Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction (LVCI) is a
live virtual training course, delivered by Cisco WebEx
University trainers, that covers the techniques and skills
of effective virtual classroom instructors.
LVCI consists of 17½ hours of live virtual instruction
and 6 hours of participant presentations, delivered
over5 consecutive days. LVCI goes beyond tool usage
and teaches how to improve learner outcomes through
more effective classroom collaboration.
Working knowledge of conferencing and collaboration
tools, like those available in Cisco WebEx, is assumed.
Prior to enrolling, students are encouraged to obtain an
understanding of features such as communicating with
participants, initiating and managing a session, polling,
and whiteboarding. WebEx University offers instructorled or free self-paced modules on Cisco WebEx
services. Explore the WebEx course listings.
Find Out More
For more information on the Cisco Virtual Classroom
Instruction Specialist certification, or to view a video on
demand, visit www.cisco.com/go/virtualclassroom.
For more information on Cisco training and
certifications, visit www.cisco.com/go/learningnetwork.
More information on the Cisco Virtual Classroom
Instruction Specialist certification is available online at
the Cisco Learning Network.
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