Learning and Digital Skills Development
Tomorrow's global problem solvers
Cisco is committed to inclusive access to digital skills training and supporting those who use technology to educate. Through programs like Cisco Networking Academy and social investments in education, we create new opportunities for individuals to thrive.
Connecting the unconnected
Building signature educational programs within Cisco
Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco Networking Academy is an IT education program that provides free, best-in-class curriculum to secondary schools and higher education institutions worldwide.
Country Digital Acceleration (CDA)
The CDA program collaborates with government and private sector leaders to build sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities that are powered by ethical and innovative technology solutions.
Increasing access to quality education
9.8M
9.8 million students reached through Code.org's Computer Science Fundamentals course
400M+
More than 400 million messages exchanged through TalkingPoints, a platform connecting teachers and families
6.6M+
Over 6.6 million registered users on CommonLit, which supports literacy development for students
Additional resources
Cisco Educator Resource Center
The Cisco Educator Resource Center uses technology to improve STEM learning outcomes and provide free curriculum and resources to educators.
Training military veterans for new careers
Cisco partners to create training and career opportunities for transitioning service members, military veterans, and their spouses.
Global Problem Solvers: The Series
GPS: The Series engages middle school students with a team of teens from around the globe who use technology to solve real-world problems.
Personal impact
We positively impact individuals through our nonprofit partners.
Purpose Reporting Hub and Cisco Purpose Report
Cisco is putting people, technology, and resources toward Powering an Inclusive Future for All, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Power an inclusive future for all
We combine our technology, people, and broader networks to address society's greatest challenges.
Social investments in education
Working with nonprofit partners to help create sustainable and inclusive technology-based solutions
New Teacher Center
The New Teacher Center provides training and coaching for new teachers and school leaders who serve students with high needs.
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints is building meaningful connections among schools, teachers, and students and their families.