Prepare Students for Success
Cisco Networking Academy identifies and develops the skills people and businesses need to thrive in a digital economy. We work with educators, employers, and technology experts to create courses that prepare students for the future.
- More than 9500 educational institutions use our curriculum to enhance their academic and career development programs.
- Employers worldwide recognize the quality of the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum in preparing students for entry-level IT jobs.
- More than 1 million students participate each year, and 1.3 million students obtained new jobs between 2005 and 2014.
Curriculum Features
The Networking Academy curriculum is delivered online using a proprietary learning platform in partnership with local learning institutions. Cisco provides the curriculum, learning platform, and support resources. Local learning institutions hire instructors, provide equipment, and enroll students.
- An engaging, up-to-date curriculum created by experts in technology and instructional design
- Hands-on labs and online activities for the practical application of learned skills
- Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool, used for teaching, gaming, and team building
- Instructor guides, community forums, and professional development support instructors
- Innovative online assessments include embedded activities, simulations, text questions, and performance-based reviews
