Barnsley College Launches UK’s First Extreme Academy for Network Training

Barnsley College is a UK-based, further education college that provides A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships and higher education for thousands of students. The college, which has been rated “Outstanding” by OFSTED, is a chosen starting point for individuals who want to achieve rewarding careers as a result of their education and qualifications. Located in South Yorkshire, England, the college is comprised of multiple campuses including the Sci Tech Digital Innovation Hub, that houses state of the art facilities promoting digital industry subjects, such as cybersecurity, network technologies, AI, ML, VR, software and programming.

Challenges

• Dedicated space mimicking real-world working environment for hands-on networking training
• Network infrastructure and equipment capable of hosting real-life industry simulations in alignment with curriculum
• Student access to accreditations and certifications for competitive advantage in job market post-qualifying

Extreme Solutions

• Extreme Academy

Results

• Network infrastructure and training materials create immersive networking curriculum and learning environment
• Access to associatelevel certifications offers students competitive advantage post-grad
• Academy’s continuously developed curriculum offers opportunities for scalable training programs