{"id":34671,"date":"2026-05-12T06:02:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academy.apnic.net\/?page_id=34671"},"modified":"2026-08-11T03:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:55:32","slug":"local-host","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academy.apnic.net\/bn\/local-host","title":{"rendered":"Local Host"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n    .intro-container { \n        margin-bottom: 50px; \n    }\n\n    \/* Style for the \"In Review\" alert *\/\n    .review-banner { \n        background: #fff8e1; \n        border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; \n        padding: 15px 20px; \n        border-radius: 4px; \n        font-size: 14px; \n        color: #795548; \n        margin-bottom: 30px; \n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        gap: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .hero-title { \n        font-size: 36px; \n        font-weight: 700; \n        color: #005dac; \n        margin-bottom: 25px; \n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n\n    .intro-text { \n        font-size: 18px; \n        line-height: 1.7; \n        color: #333; \n        max-width: 1000px;\n    }\n\n    .intro-text p {\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n    }\n\n    \/* Subtle emphasis for the middle paragraph *\/\n    .intro-highlight {\n        color: #1a1a1a;\n        font-weight: 500;\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"intro-container\">\n\n    <h1>Build Technical Capacity in Your Community<\/h1>\n\n    <div class=\"intro-text\">\n        <p>APNIC works with local hosts across the Asia-Pacific region to deliver high-quality face-to-face training that strengthens Internet infrastructure, operational knowledge, and technical capacity.<\/p>\n        \n        <p class=\"intro-highlight\">By partnering with APNIC Academy, your organization can help bring practical, hands-on networking education to engineers, operators, regulators, students, and technical communities in your region.<\/p>\n        \n        <p>Our training programs are one of APNIC\u2019s core commitments to the Asia-Pacific networking community, helping organizations maximize the benefits of Internet resources while building secure, resilient, and efficient networks.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"pt-5 pb-5\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"max-width: 1140px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0 20px;\">\n    \n    <!-- ROW 1: Training Topics (Heading Left, Content Right) -->\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center mb-5\">\n      <!-- Left: Heading -->\n      <div class=\"col-md-5\">\n        <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Training Topics<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Right: Content -->\n      <div class=\"col-md-7\" style=\" padding-left: 40px;\">\n        <p class=\"mb-3\">APNIC Academy delivers training across a wide range of Internet operations and infrastructure topics, including:<\/p>\n        <ul style=\"column-count: 2; column-gap: 20px; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n          <li>IPv6 deployment<\/li>\n          <li>RPKI<\/li>\n          <li>Network Security<\/li>\n          <li>Internet Exchange Points (IXP)<\/li>\n          <li>Internet Routing<\/li>\n          <li>DNS and DNSSEC<\/li>\n          <li>Internet Resource Management<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">\n          Training content is tailored to local community needs and aligned with current operational best practices.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0;\">\n\n    <!-- ROW 2: Who Can Host (Content Left, Heading Right) -->\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n      <!-- Left: Content -->\n      <div class=\"col-md-7\" style=\"padding-right: 40px;\">\n        <p class=\"mb-3\">APNIC Academy partners with a wide range of organizations across the Asia-Pacific region, including:<\/p>\n        <ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n          <li>ISPs and network operator groups<\/li>\n          <li>Technical community and non-profit organizations<\/li>\n          <li>Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)<\/li>\n          <li>Universities and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs)<\/li>\n          <li>Government agencies and regulators<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p class=\"mt-3\">Organizations interested in strengthening technical capacity within their community are encouraged to partner with APNIC Academy.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Right: Heading -->\n      <div class=\"col-md-5 text-md-right\">\n        <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0; padding-left: 40px;\">Who Can Host?<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .host-benefits-split {\n        max-width: 1140px;\n        margin: 60px auto;\n        padding: 0 20px;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-flex-container {\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 40px;\n        align-items: center; \n    }\n\n    \/* Left Column *\/\n    .benefits-left {\n        flex: 1;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-left h2 {\n        font-size: 28px;\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-left p {\n        font-size: 17px;\n        line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n\n    \/* Right Column Box *\/\n    .benefits-right {\n        flex: 1;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-box-alt {\n        background-color: #f9f9f9;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        border-radius: 0;\n        padding: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-box-alt h3 {\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n        padding-bottom: 12px;\n        letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-list-alt {\n        list-style: none;\n        padding: 0;\n        margin: 0;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-list-alt li {\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\n        padding-left: 25px;\n        position: relative;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n        font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .benefits-list-alt li::before {\n        content: \"\u2022\";\n        position: absolute;\n        left: 0;\n        font-size: 18px;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile Responsive - Stack vertically *\/\n    @media (max-width: 991px) {\n        .benefits-flex-container {\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: 30px;\n            align-items: flex-start;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"host-benefits-split\">\n    <div class=\"benefits-flex-container\">\n        \n        <!-- Left Side: Intro (Now centered vertically) -->\n        <div class=\"benefits-left\">\n            <h2>Why Host an APNIC Training Event?<\/h2>\n            <p>Hosting an APNIC training event is an opportunity to support technical development in your community while increasing visibility for your organization.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Right Side: Benefits Box -->\n        <div class=\"benefits-right\">\n            <div class=\"benefits-box-alt\">\n                <h3>Benefits for Local Hosts<\/h3>\n                <ul class=\"benefits-list-alt\">\n                    <li>Complimentary seats for your staff<\/li>\n                    <li>Reduced travel and accommodation costs by bringing training to your location<\/li>\n                    <li>Exposure for your organization and brand within the local and regional community<\/li>\n                    <li>Opportunity to help expand technical education opportunities across the region<\/li>\n                    <li>Collaboration with APNIC trainers and technical experts<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bg-primary text-white\" style=\"width: 100vw; position: relative; left: 50%; right: 50%; margin-left: -50vw; margin-right: -50vw; padding: 30px 0;\"> \n    <div class=\"container clearfix text-center\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto d-block mb-2\" \n             src=\"https:\/\/academy.apnic.net\/wp-content\/themes\/awf-wp-academy\/dist\/images\/icon_learning_pathways_guide.svg\" \n             alt=\"Local Host Icon\" \n             width=\"60\" \n             style=\"filter: brightness(0) invert(1);\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"h4 text-white mb-2\" style=\"border: none;\">Become a Local Host<\/h2>\n\n        <!-- Paragraph (Tightened margin and slightly smaller font) -->\n        <p class=\"mb-3\" style=\"font-size: 16px; opacity: 0.9;\">Bring practical, hands-on networking education to your region by partnering with APNIC Academy.<\/p>\n\n        <!-- Button (Slightly smaller padding) -->\n        <a class=\"btn bg-white text-primary\" \n           href=\"#\" \n           role=\"button\" \n           style=\"font-weight: 300; 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Depending on the event type and requirements, APNIC may provide:<\/p>\n        \n        <ul style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n          <li>Lead and assistant trainers<\/li>\n          <li>Training labs and equipment<\/li>\n          <li>Electronic copies of training materials<\/li>\n          <li>Certificates for successful participants<\/li>\n          <li>Event registration management<\/li>\n          <li>Guidance for venue and logistics planning<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <h5 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #333;\">APNIC will also:<\/h5>\n        <ul style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-size: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n          <li>Promote the training event to the wider community<\/li>\n          <li>Manage participant registration<\/li>\n          <li>Cover travel and accommodation costs for APNIC trainers<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- RIGHT COLUMN: HOST RESPONSIBILITIES -->\n      <div class=\"col-md-6\" style=\"padding-left: 50px; border-left: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n        <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4\" style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2;\">Local Host Responsibilities<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"mb-4\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Local hosts play an essential role in organizing successful training events. Responsibilities typically include:<\/p>\n        \n        <ul style=\"line-height: 1.8; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n          <li>Promoting the event to the local or national technical community<\/li>\n          <li>Securing a suitable training venue<\/li>\n          <li>Arranging catering for participants and trainers<\/li>\n          <li>Assisting APNIC staff with visa support and accommodation recommendations<\/li>\n          <li>Coordinating on-site logistics and venue access<\/li>\n          <li>Providing reliable Internet connectivity and classroom facilities<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <!-- Policy Notes Box -->\n        <div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 20px; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); margin-top: 20px;\">\n          <p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.5;\">Unless the event is organized as an exclusive private training, APNIC training events must be open to participants outside the hosting organization.<\/p>\n          <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 700;\">The recommended maximum class size is 40 participants.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    .venue-requirements-section {\n        max-width: 1140px;\n        margin: 60px auto;\n        padding: 0 20px;\n    }\n\n    .venue-requirements-section h2 {\n        font-size: 28px;\n        margin-bottom: 25px;\n    }\n\n    .venue-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n        gap: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .venue-box {\n        background-color: #f9f9f9;\n        border: 1px solid #ddd;\n        border-radius: 0;\n        padding: 25px;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .venue-box h3 {\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n        padding-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .venue-box ul {\n        margin: 0;\n        padding-left: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .venue-box li {\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n        color: #444;\n        font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .venue-sub-heading {\n        display: block;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        margin: 20px 0 10px 0;\n        color: #333;\n        font-size: 14px;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .venue-grid {\n            grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"venue-requirements-section\">\n    <h2>Venue Requirements<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; color: #444;\">To ensure a smooth training experience, local hosts should provide the following:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"venue-grid\">\n        <!-- Box 1: Classroom Setup -->\n        <div class=\"venue-box\">\n            <h3>Classroom Setup<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n                <li>Large Screen + Projector<\/li>\n                <li>Registration desk with 2 chairs<\/li>\n                <li>Lapel microphone for trainers (1 mic)\/ Two Handheld microphones<\/li>\n                <li>Audio system designed for training room environment with an appropriate speaker system<\/li>\n                <li>Instructor table at front\/side of room with two chairs<\/li>\n                <li>Projector HDMI cable runs to instructor table<\/li>\n                <li>Power strips at participant seats, one outlet socket per participant<\/li>\n                <li>Whiteboard, eraser, marker pens (3 different colours) and a Flipchart<\/li>\n                <li>2 sets of UPS at the venue for protecting the lab equipment<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Box 2: Connectivity -->\n        <div class=\"venue-box\">\n            <h3>Connectivity Requirements<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n                <li>A high speed Internet connectivity, preferably Dual-Stack (IPv6 and IPv4) enabled<\/li>\n                <li>Unrestricted Internet access provided via an Ethernet (RJ45) cable uplink running to the instructor\u2019s table (with no filters for SSH, Telnet, ICMP, Protocol41)<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"venue-sub-heading\">Required IP Addresses and Ports for Lab Access:<\/span>\n            <ul>\n                <li>TCP for web access &#038; SSH access<\/li>\n                <li>TCP and UDP for Telnet and VNC access<\/li>\n                <li>ICMP and ICMPv6 for reachability check<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build Technical Capacity in Your Community APNIC works with local hosts across the Asia-Pacific region to deliver high-quality face-to-face training that strengthens Internet infrastructure, operational knowledge, and technical capacity. 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