Cisco Networking Academy

Preparing tomorrow’s workforce

As the Internet of Things connects more people, devices, and data, demand for networking and security experts will grow.

Each year, Cisco Networking Academy prepares more than 1 million students with the technical training and problem-solving skills they need to get a job, start a business, or solve the world’s biggest challenges.

Thrive in a digital economy

The Cisco Networking Academy program is licensed for free to nonprofit institutions worldwide.

The program gives students the foundation for a digital career. The curriculum builds their core technical skills, while developing the communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities needed in today’s economy.

We continually update our curriculum to stay current with employers’ needs and the rapid pace of technology innovation.

Allowed to dream

Through Cisco Networking Academy we instill an entrepreneurial mindset in our students. While some want to launch a career, others hope to build a business. No matter what their goals are, we help students find their path to success.

Growth and prosperity require talent

Through Cisco Networking Academy, we’re creating a pipeline of talent to fuel a growing digital economy, support business growth, and help transform communities and countries around the world.

Tomorrow’s networking experts

Every year around the world, people take Cisco Networking Academy courses to learn the digital and IT skills to work and thrive in a connected world.

1 million+ students participate worldwide each year
10,400 organizations offer our IT curriculum in 180 countries
1.6 million students who took advanced courses obtained new jobs from 2005 to 2016