The APJC NetAcad Riders competition is an interactive networking skills contest that enhances classroom learning, unites students from across the region, and promotes further technology education and training. Organized by Cisco, the competitions are a great opportunity for Networking Academy students to learn valuable Networking/IT skills through a series of online exams and simulation activities using Cisco Packet Tracer. The 2024 Challenge is open to students currently or recently enrolled (January 1st 2023 – January 31st 2024) in a Cisco Networking Academy CCNA v7.0 course. There is no age restrictions for students participating in the NetAcad Riders.

Benefits of NetAcad Riders



Recognition for outstanding achievement
Hands-on practice and experience in a competitive environment
Career opportunities and internships through increased visibility
Opportunities to engage with students across the region




Who is eligible?



The competition is open only to students who meet all the following requirements: Students currently or recently enrolled (January 1st 2023 – January 31st 2024) in a Cisco Networking Academy CCNA v7.0 course module (ITN/SRWE/ENSA)

Examples:

  1. I am a student currently undertaking CCNA v7 Module 2. Am I eligible? Yes, since the date falls between January 1st 2023 and January 31st 2024.
  2. I am a student who completed CCNA v7 Module 1 in Feb 2023. Yes, since the date falls between January 1st 2023 and January 31st 2024.
  3. My institution is a new Cisco Networking Academy, and my instructor is Planning to start the CCNA v7 Module 1 on January 30th 2024. Yes, Since the date falls between January 1st 2023 and January 31st 2024.

The student must be a resident and currently residing in the country they will be representing in the APJC region*.

The competition is offered in English except for those located in Mainland China (Simplified Chinese)

The students do not need Cisco Equipment to participate in the competition, however they will require the latest version of Packet Tracer, a computer and webcam to join the Cisco Webex for Rounds 1 & 2.

A student may only represent one academy which is where they are currently studying or recently completed the CCNA 7.0 course.

Instructors and those working at Cisco either as a direct employee or through a third-party vendor with a Cisco email and/or badge are not eligible to compete in any NetAcad Riders competition and will be disqualified.

Competitors who do not meet the above requirements will be disqualified from the competition.



*The following residents are eligible to compete, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, Vietnam, China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Mongolia.




How many rounds are there in the competition?




Round 1

The first round will be conducted virtually (via Cisco Webex) in the month of March and April, and will be:

  • Multiple Choice Questions.
  • 75 questions designed to be answered in 90 minutes.
  • The dates of the 1st round for different regions are as follows:
    • March 26th 2024: Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. 11:00-12:30 – Singapore time (UTC+8)
    • March 28th 2024: ANZ, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan. 11:00-12:30 - Singapore time (UTC+8)
    • April 2nd 2024: China Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. 13:30-15:00 – China time (UTC+8)
    • April 2nd 2024: India & South Asia. 13:30-15:00 – Bangalore time (UTC+5:30)


    • Round 1 Winners

Round 2

The second round will be conducted virtually (via Cisco Webex) in the month of May. The top 3 country scores from Round 1 will be invited to represent their country/region in he APJC final NetAcad Riders 2024. The final round will be:

  • Packet Tracer Activity to be answered in 90 minutes.
  • The date of the competition is May 7th 2024 12pm – 2pm Singapore time (UTC+8).

The student who gains the maximum score will be selected as the winner. In the event of a tie, there will be a tie breaker question to complete.

Round 2 Winners


Trinh Ton That Khac
Dalat University - IT Department
Vietnam

Yoshiki Kiriyama
Japan Electronics College
Japan

Trung Le Thanh
Dalat University - IT Department
Vietnam



Recognition for Winners?



Trophies will be awarded at the country/region level for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed winners.

Further Certificate recognition will be given to competitors in Round 1 for the following:

Gold Certificate

Top 5% in
Round 1

Silver Certificate

Next 10% in
Round 1

Bronze Certificate

Next 15% in
Round 1