Show the world - and employers - the skills you have acquired from completing coursework.
Digital Badges
Digital badges are issued by Cisco to verify the knowledge and skills you’ve gained. Earning a badge is completely free and easy to share on your social media, email signature, resume, or website. Stand out in the job market and show your commitment to continuous learning, a trait employers desire.
Explore - Earn a green digital badge for each introductory course you successfully complete. Our Explore courses are a great way to learn about interesting topics in the field of tech and find a direction you want to pursue.
Career - Earn a blue digital badge for each career-oriented course you successfully complete. Show you’ve gained technical, job-relevant skills. Many of our Career courses align with industry-recognized certifications and specific job roles, too.
Professional Skills - Earn a gray digital badge for each Professional Skills course you successfully complete and stand out in the tech job market as a well-rounded candidate. These practice-oriented courses are designed to complement your technical training and equip you with essential skills for success in the workplace.
Certifications
Did you know that 99% of organizations surveyed use technical certifications to make hiring decisions?1 Certifications are proof of your knowledge, aptitude, and a lifelong learning mentality that puts you ahead of the competition. Many of our courses align to industry-recognized certifications and are a great way to get your career in tech started.
Networking
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking | Network Technician Career Path, or Networking Essentials (version 3.0, instructor-led) |
| Associate | Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | CCNA: Introduction to Networks CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation |
| DevNet Associate | DevNet Associate | |
| Professional | Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies exam (350-401 ENCOR) | CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking |
| Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) | CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing |
Cybersecurity
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity | Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path, or Cybersecurity Essentials (version 3.0, instructor-led) |
| Associate | CyberOps Associate | CyberOps Associate |
Programming
Python
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | PCEP – Certified Entry Python Programmer Certification | Python Essentials 1 |
| Associate | PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming Certification | Python Essentials 2 |
JavaScript
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | JSE - Certified Entry JavaScript Programmer | JavaScript Essentials 1 |
C++
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) | CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ |
| Associate | C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP) | CPP: Advanced Programming in C++ |
C
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | C Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA) | CLA: Programming Essentials in C |
| Associate | C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP) | CLP: Advanced Programming in C |
Operating Systems & Information Technology
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | CompTIA A+ | IT Essentials |
| Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 | Linux I Linux II |
English for IT
| Level | Certification | Course(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | English for IT B2/GSE 59-75 | English for IT 1 English for IT 2 |
2019 Tech Manager Survey, Cisco1
Continue your journey
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