Technology Skills are In Demand
It’s an exciting decision to learn new skills that will shape your future. With Networking Academy, you get the technology training essential for most 21st century careers, and the foundation required for a dedicated career in technology. Our courses teach multiple levels of networking and Information Communications Technology (ICT) and prepare you for industry recognized certifications. Courses are available at high schools, community colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada.
And Cisco is here to support you along the way. In addition to your classes, we host a global student support community, and provide fun learning resources such as skills competitions, lab and career simulations, and gaming. Our goal is to help you learn technology skills, as well as other job-related and problem-solving skills, that make you successful and employable.
Use the tabs below to learn more about our courses and where to take them.
The world is relying on the influence of technology and a prepared workforce to lead future innovations and economic development. In addition, with our increasingly networked and internet-centric world, all 21st century careers will incorporate the use and understanding of technology.
Our courses build the strong technology foundation every career needs. Whether you want the technology skills to set you apart in your career, or a career that specializes in technology, Cisco Networking Academy courses can help individuals of all ages and backgrounds get started.
Careers that specialize in networking and ICT are in high demand across all industries, from fashion to finance. Our courses provide an education path that prepares you for globally valued industry certifications.
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- Read or share our student brochure.
- Review course descriptions, the certifications you can obtain with each course, and the careers you can work towards.
- Find a school, community college or university near you that teaches the courses you want to take, and contact them for enrollment information.
- Read stories from our students and alumni.
| Courses | Certification | Description |
| IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software |
CompTIA A+ | IT Essentials provides an overview of computer fundamentals and an introduction to advanced concepts. |
| CCNA Discovery 1-2 | CCENT | General networking theory and opportunities for practical experience, career exploration, and soft-skills development. |
| CCNA Discovery 1-4 CCNA Exploration 1-4 |
CCNA | Comprehensive overview of foundational to advanced networking concepts, with an emphasis on theory and practical application. |
| CCNA Security | CCNA Security | Core security concepts and skills needed to install, troubleshoot, and monitor a network to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices. |
| CCNP 1-4 | CCNP | Advanced skills needed to install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise-sized networks and manage wireless, security, and voice applications. |
Student competitions showcase talent: Cisco sponsors yearly skills competitions to give students opportunities to show off their new skills, and to give potential employers and educational institutions opportunities to see new talent. coming soon
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Global student support community: our Facebook page has over 150,000 academy students
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Alumni career paths: read about the career paths some of our graduates have taken.
Learn About ICT and Networking Careers
SALARY INFORMATION
- 2010 IT salary guide (Datamation, free, includes regional variances)
- ICT salaries (PSR, fee-based)
- 2010 ICT salary survey (eJobs, fee-based)
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
- Information Systems Audit Managers
- Information Systems Auditors
- Information Technology (IT) Architects
- Information Technology (IT) Consultants
- Information Technology (IT) Directors
- Information Technology (IT) Managers
- Network / System Administrators, General Office
- Network Administrators, Data Center
- Network Administrators, LAN
- Network Administrators, LAN / WAN
- Network Engineers, Wireless RF
- Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
- Network Technicians, IT
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Examples of Non-IT Careers that Utilize ICT Skills and Knowledge
All private and public organizations leverage technology for every day processes and communications. Some of this technology many of us don't see- like the racks in the data center - although we benefit from it. Other technology is used by everyone in the organization, such as online collaboration tools that allow for impromptu meetings with colleagues in separate locations. Individuals who understand how to use ICT and networking technology to the benefit of their organization will place themselves above their competition, require less training to ramp up, and excel in their career.
Below are some examples of the types of careers that rely heavily on technology:
- Aerospace and aeronautics
- Animal/wildlife science and management
- Architectural and civil engineering
- Automotive design and manufacturing
- Biological/chemical research
- Communications
- Construction management
- Education
- Energy and utilities
- Environmental/ecological sciences
- Fashion and cosmetology
- Finance/accounting/mathematics
- Forensics
- Forestry/land management
- Government
- Industrial engineering
- Marine Biology
- Marketing and advertising
- Materials science
- Mechanical engineering
- Media and entertainment
- Medicine/medical research
- Pharmacology
- Product design and development
- Sales
- Science
- Travel and transportation
- Veterinary medicine
- Weather and meteorology
Examples of Success: see alumni career pathways
ICT Employment Trends
- ICT Trends (Indeed.com)
- BLS, Occupational Outlook Handbook, ICT trend examples:
Computer and information systems managers
Computer control programmers and operators
Computer hardware engineers, see: Engineers
Computer network, systems, and database administrators
Computer programmers, see: Computer software engineers and computer programmers
Computer scientists
Computer security specialists, see: Computer network, systems, and database administrators
Computer software engineers, see: Computer software engineers and computer programmers
Computer support specialists
Computer systems analysts
Computer systems software engineers, see: Computer software engineers and computer programmers
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- Montana, MSU-B COT, Kent Savage and Alandra Oukrop win 3rd place in 2010 US/Canada NetRiders Skills Challenge (1 min 41 sec)
- All-girl classes from Canada and Kenya meet via TelePresence! (6 min 25 sec)
- Learning Technology Keeps Dustin Interested in School (4 min 08 sec)
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- Tech Rocks: Fox 24 uses Cisco TelePresence (4 min 05 sec)
- Cherell Smith, Focus: Hope (MI) (1 min 17 sec)
- Jimmy Jefferson, Workforce Retraining Initiative (MI) (9 min 40 sec)
- Kelly Gheesling, Henry Ford Community College (MI) (2 min 08 sec)
- Ed Tan, advertising firm Network Administrator (CA) (1 min 57 sec)
- Nick Romanowski, Sollers Point Technical High School, Baltimore City Public Schools (MD) (1 min 53 sec)
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