Networking Academy Badges & Certifications

Cisco Networking Academy makes it easy to show employers and your network your new skills and knowledge.

 
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Digital Badges

Show the world - and employers - the skills you have acquired from completing coursework.

 
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Certifications

Get an edge over other candidates with industry-recognized certifications.

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 badge

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 badge

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 badge

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.

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

Operating Systems & Information Technology

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

Digital badges and certifications are a great way to show your skills to employers. Take the next step with our job matching services and career preparation resources, designed to set you up for career success.

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