Get that career in IT. Earn that promotion. Stand out in your field.

Grow your career with Cisco certifications

Get that career in IT. Earn that promotion. Stand out in your field.

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A little over 30 years ago, in a routing and switching room at Cisco, a dream was born...


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Achieve your potential with Cisco certifications

Today, Cisco certifications are the gold standard in IT training. We’ve issued more than 4 million certifications so far. In the next 30 years, we aim to train over 10 million more people in our pledge to close the IT skills gap and reshape diversity in the tech industry.

99%

of organizations surveyed use technical certifications to make hiring decisions.

91%

of employers believe IT certifications are a reliable predictor of a successful employee.

81%

of employers associate IT certification holders with increased quality and value of work contribution.


Networking Academy is a great start for students

Learn from anywhere, anytime with self-paced courses or take instructor-led courses from academies across the globe. Earn digital badges and prepare for industry-recognized certifications in topics like cybersecurity, networking, and Python.

Certifications for all levels and technologies

Consider additional certification possibilities

Check out these additional training programs to get certified. You might discover your perfect match!

AppDynamics

Whether you’ve been tasked with implementing AppDynamics software or are responsible for setting up a monitoring dashboard, you’re sure to find certifications that align with your role.

Cisco Certified Technician (CCT)

Cisco Certified Technicians have the skills to diagnose, restore, repair, and replace critical Cisco networking and system devices at customer sites. Technicians work closely with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to quickly and efficiently resolve support incidents.

Cisco Customer Experience

Cisco Customer Experience training and exams prepare you for key roles in services or subscription-based organizations. These exams validate your skills in accelerating time to value and ensuring your customers achieve their business goals by implementing, adopting, expanding, and renewing your software and service subscriptions.

Cisco Meraki Solutions

Cisco Meraki Solutions are sweeping the world, with over 2.5 million active networks in more than 190 countries. But who can run these new networks? You can. The Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist certification validates your ability to design, implement, and operate Meraki technologies.

Set yourself apart with Specialist certifications

Specialist certifications showcase your unique skill set by validating your expertise in the areas that matter to you, from Enterprise to DevNet and everything between. Earn them as part of a Professional- or Expert-level certification or independently to stand out in the IT industry.

Land your dream role

Whether you’re interested in servers and hardware, network security, or software development, your dream role is out there - and a certification can help pave the way.

Engage with a vibrant learning community of peers and experts

The Cisco Learning Network Community is more than just an online platform - it’s your global study group. Connect with peers, learn from experts, and access a wealth of resources that empower your learning journey.