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CNet was initially established with a focus on training military personnel in internal and external copper and fibre cable installation . From there , the company rapidly expanded and is now the largest and longest-serving industry dedicated education provider in the world . recognition awards . CNet has also been awarded the prestigious Defence Employment Recognition Silver Award recognising CNet ’ s on-going work and support to the Armed Forces community over the last 25 years .
Originated by CNet , The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework is recognised and respected worldwide . It provides designations that have become key skills reference points that allow those holding them to demonstrate their ability and experience .
President and CEO Andrew Stevens has been with CNet since 1997 and is the driving force and key voice across the industry on the importance of education and his desire to leave a legacy and make the industry a better place for all . He is committed to increasing awareness of the digital infrastructure Industry to provide clear pathways for people to enter it .
“ Companies don ’ t last 25 years without a lot of hard work and a dedicated team ,” said Stevens . “ I ’ m grateful to have such a talented and passionate team , many who have worked for the company for a long time and all are driven to help CNet succeed and remain the global leader of technical education for the digital infrastructure industry .
“ We have fantastic relationships with our customers , industry associations and media contacts across the world , many of whom we think of as close friends and we wouldn ’ t be where we are now without them . I love leading the CNet team and seeing all that we have achieved over the years .
“ We have created a fantastic educational framework that I ’ m immensely proud of and we never want to standstill .
“ We are always striving to do more and we have a lot of exciting things coming over the next couple of years , so watch this space !”
Andrew Stevens , President and CEO , CNet
In 2017 , CNet launched its live instructor-led Remote Attendance capability , initially anticipating a drive to need to operate in a more sustainable and environmentally sensitive way .
Remote Attendance has allowed learning to continue throughout a global pandemic and make learning even more accessible across the world . Learners can now select the best time to attend a programme from a wide variety of time zones available across the globe , for example , if individuals work night shifts or are unable to study during their standard time zone due to other work / life commitments .
CNet is no stranger to accolades , after only two years it won the Networking Industry Award for Training Company of the Year ( 1998 ). Since then , the awards haven ’ t stopped . CNet has gone from strength to strength and has been awarded 22 industry and
As well as marking the company ’ s 25th anniversary in 2021 , CNet is also delighted to be celebrating the Masters Degree in Data Centre Leadership and Management turning five years old .
Over the last five years , data professionals from some of the world ’ s leading organisations have obtained the highest level leadership and management education programme tailored to the data centre sector and joined a global elite group of data centre professionals .
Looking ahead , CNet is working on exciting plans to expand its technical offering , adding more programmes to its renowned education framework and working alongside the industry and leading organisations to create further technical apprenticeships for the network infrastructure sector .
This will help to encourage more people into the industry and work as an industry to tackle the on-going skills shortage and make it a more inclusive workplace . p
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