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‘Learn with Cisco’ unifies the company's world-class learning programs, empowering people to advance their careers at every stage. Cisco's ecosystem connects learners with the knowledge, credentials, and community support needed to thrive in the digital era.
Programs include:
- Cisco Networking Academy: One of the world’s largest and most recognized IT skills-to-jobs programs, Cisco Networking Academy focuses on early-career talent and workforce development. Learners benefit from a broad catalog of courses, hands-on labs, and real-world projects delivered by over 31,300 instructors as well as directly to students across 195 countries.
- Cisco U.: A personalized, flexible digital learning experience designed for professionals seeking to deepen and expand their technology expertise. Cisco U. offers self-paced, instructor-led, and hybrid courses in multiple languages.
- Cisco Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications validate in-demand skills and help individuals stand out in the modern workforce.
- Cisco Learning Network: A global learning community where technology professionals collaborate, share knowledge, and prepare for certification exams.
Featured Learning – AI
Cisco Networking Academy offers free AI & Data Science courses designed as easy entry points for anyone looking to get started and gain these valuable skills.
- Introduction to Modern AI
- Introduction to Data Science
- Apply AI: Analyze Customer Reviews
- Data Science Essentials with Python
- Explore all AI & Data Science courses from Cisco Networking Academy
Learn with Cisco has announced three new AI learning and certification programs designed to help business and technical professionals build the skills needed to thrive in the AI era.
- Cisco AI Business Practitioner (AIBIZ) - Available on Cisco U.
- Cisco AI Technical Practitioner (AITECH) – Free preview of learning path available on Cisco U. today. Certification exam available starting December 18, 2025.
- Cisco Data Center AI Infrastructure Specialist (DCAI) – Certification exam available starting February 9, 2026.
Featured Learning – Digital Skills
In today’s digital landscape, entry-level digital skills are essential. Cisco Networking Academy offers a free Digital Literacy Learning Collection to help individuals gain confidence navigating today's digital age. The collection features the following courses:
Together, these courses align to the OpenEDG Digital Literacy certification.
About Cisco
At Cisco, we believe that education is the foundation for opportunity and progress. As AI transforms our society and in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, the need to continually upskill is greater than ever. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, half of the global workforce will need to upskill or reskill to adapt to changing job requirements—making digital literacy and technical expertise essential.
To address this challenge, Cisco is proud to announce our goal: Cisco will offer AI and Digital skills training to 1 million student participants in the United States over the next four years, from the beginning of fiscal 2026 through end of fiscal 2029.
Through our Learn with Cisco ecosystem, we make digital skills education accessible to all—partnering with governments, academic institutions, non-profits, and industry leaders worldwide. Our programs are designed to reach a wide array of learners: from students and job seekers to professionals looking to upskill or reskill.
Join us as we empower the next generation of technology innovators, help shape tomorrow’s workforce, and power decades of economic growth.