Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Networking Academy is a proven skills-to-jobs program offering technology education through public-private partnerships, high-quality curriculum, and inclusive workforce development programs.
We partner with high schools, community and vocational colleges, universities, and non-profits worldwide, offering our industry-leading curriculum in tandem to enrich their programs and services. We have been transforming the lives of learners, educators, and communities since 1997 and have trained over 28.3 million students as of fiscal 2025.
Cisco Networking Academy is part of the Learn with Cisco entry-to-expert learning ecosystem, enabling individuals - from students to seasoned professionals – to succeed in an AI-driven, digital economy. Learn with Cisco empowers people everywhere to develop the digital skills they need to thrive in the workforce of today and tomorrow.
What Cisco Networking Academy Provides
Skills-to-jobs program designed for entry-level and early-in career individuals, with learning and career resources to help learners chart their paths in technology.
Skills-driven curriculum is aligned to industry-recognized certifications, making it easy for learners to begin and advance from curiosity to careers.
Free online self-paced courses for flexible learning anytime, anywhere – including introductory courses ideal for exploring topics in technology.
Instructor-led options through partnerships with thousands of educational institutions around the world. Curriculum is licensed at no cost to educators.
AI & Data Science Curriculum
Cisco Networking Academy's primary goals in AI are to democratize access to AI education, close global skills gaps, and prepare a diverse workforce for the future of technology.
Cisco aims to train over 1 million people across the U.S. alone in AI and digital skills by end of fiscal 2029 through our Learn with Cisco programs. As part of this effort, Cisco Networking Academy is committed to bridging that gap with curricula, training, and tools – enabling teachers, learners, and businesses to succeed. This reflects a core belief: every person deserves the chance to step confidently into the economy of the future.
Curriculum goals:
Make AI literacy accessible to all - including underrepresented and underserved communities worldwide
Equip students with practical, job-ready skills in an AI-driven economy
Support lifelong learning by providing updated curricula to reflect the latest AI advancements and ethical best practices
Join Us
Ready to change lives through the power of education? Become part of a global community of educators and organizations dedicated to sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of IT. We offer skills for all people–including you.
