Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program for learning institutions and individuals worldwide. Curricula is offered to build the foundational and problem solving skills needed for careers in Digital Literacy, Business, Operating Systems (OS), General IT, Networking, Security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Programming. Networking Academy offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes online curriculum, assessments, case studies, games, and simulations that are all delivered through the NetAcad.com cloud-based learning and collaboration platform.

Global digitization and the Internet of Things (IoT) is generating unparalleled demand for skilled workers and opportunities for creative, tech-savvy people everywhere. The Cisco Networking Academy is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to launch a generation of global problem solvers who innovate like technologists, think like entrepreneurs, and act as social change agents.

Select any of the courses below for more information and to self-enroll

Please note, some courses require applications to be installed to complete the student labs. If you are using a public access computer for the course, please be aware that permissions granted may impact your ability to install certain applications.

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Computer Hardware Basics

Duration: 6 Hours

Start learning the basics of computer hardware and discover the components of PCs, laptops and mobile devices.

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Python Essentials I

Duration: 30 Hours

Learn fundamental concepts of computer programming and start building coding skills with the Python programming language.

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Networking Basics

Duration: 22 Hours

Start learning the basics of computer networking and discover how networks operate.

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Introduction to Cybersecurity

Duration: 6 Hours

This introductory course takes you inside the world of cybersecurity. You will learn cybersecurity basics to protect your personal digital life and gain insights into the biggest security challenges companies, governments, and educational institutions face today. Cybersecurity professionals who can protect and defend an organization’s network are in high demand.

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Introduction to Modern AI

Duration: 6 Hours

Learn to use AI in your daily life, craft effective prompt chatbots, and use computer vision and machine translation.

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Operating Systems Basics

Duration: 12 Hours

Start learning the basics of computer and mobile devices operating systems.

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Endpoint Security

Duration: 27 Hours

Learn to secure your network all the way to the edge. Please take the exam at the end of the course to receive your digital badge.