Learn the technology, land your dream job.

Ready to begin, change, or propel your career? Cisco Networking Academy offers certification-aligned courses in topics like cybersecurity, networking, and Python.

 
17.5 million

Students since our start in 1997

29,300

Educators around the world

11,800

Organizations offering our courses

190

Countries where we serve learners

95%

Students obtained a job and/or new educational opportunity *

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Developed by technology experts, based on learning science

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Develop skills that will make you in-demand everywhere.

Free online classes

Learn on your own time with self-paced courses from industry experts. Collect badges and prepare for industry-recognized certifications.

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In-person learning

Learn from expert educators at an academy near you.

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Certifications

Get prepared for certifications, like CCNA and Python Institute, to validate your skills. Many courses align to industry credentials.

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Job matching

Find out who is hiring and get priority access to opportunities from Amazon, IBM, Verizon and our other employment partners.

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Start teaching

Teach your passions and be part of a community of 29,000+ educators around the world.

 
Training

Free curriculum and teaching resources

Equipment

The equipment and software you need

Partnership

Professional development opportunities

Employment

Help students land jobs with our job matching engine

 
 

Want to hire top talent?

We automate the connection between employers and top talent from Cisco Networking Academy education partners at no cost.

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Let's partner for social impact

You'll be joining the United Nations, the White House, and many of the nonprofits you know and love.

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Get inspired

Inspiring success stories from learners and educators around the world.

South Africa instructor
IT Paves a Pathway Out of Poverty
When a young girl in South Africa discovered her passion for technology, she found a way out of poverty for herself and her family.
Student opportunity
Student Discovers Opportunity
An innovative IT program and the CCNA curriculum spark the interest of one young man, and put him on a path to independence and prosperity.
Saudi Arabia women
Women Lead by Example
One university in Saudi Arabia adopted the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum to expand employment options for women and help advance their careers.

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* Based on survey responses from 2005 through fiscal year 2022 of students who took Cisco certification aligned courses.