The following is an excerpt from the 2019 CSR report.
Access to opportunity can change lives and change communities. Cisco Networking Academy partners with educators, governments, and employers to bring global and inclusive access to digital skills to millions of people. Because the workforce of the future will look different. Large-scale growth is predicted based on the adoption of new technologies bringing upwards of 133 million new job roles by 2021. So Networking Academy couldn’t be timelier and more relevant. In partnership with thousands of traditional and nontraditional learning organizations, such as universities, community colleges, and prisons, we’re helping to bridge the shift from conventional jobs to in-demand IT-savvy jobs. By providing best-in-class curriculum to these education partners free of charge, we’re bringing greater career possibilities to people everywhere. Learn more about the life-changing potential of Networking Academy from those who have lived it:
“There was a time when I said, ‘maybe it’s not the right career for me’…but something told me that it was possible.”Sara Martínez, a student of indigenous background in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, who learned Spanish in order to earn a degree
“It’s not just reading a book. It’s actually setting up things with your hands and running into situations that you’re going to face in the real world. That’s what helped me prepare for a career.” Megan Chapman, an IT professional in North Carolina who was inspired by Networking Academy to empower women in IT.
“Because of my background, I never dreamed I could have a career in IT. Cisco Networking Academy changed all of that.” Sergio Sales, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico.
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Good afternoon I would love to get more information about Cisco’s Networking Academy what are the requirements & fees? I’m definitely interested in pursuing a Networking career in the I.T field, as I’m currently studying for my CCNA R&S and would love to stay current with the newest technologies in the current market. Please & thank you for your time!!!!
Hi Jose,
Congratulations on studying for your CCNA R&S! A great place to start would be checking out Cisco Networking Academy’s networking course offerings at https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking. The courses are aligned to what IT professionals use in the field and are constantly being updated with the latest industry information. Once you find a class that you’re interested in on the page, simply select the “Learn More” button, which will then take you to the option of “Find an academy” (an orange button on the left) near you. Once you’ve found an academy in your area, they will be able to provide all of the information you need on fees. Many of our academy’s are at community colleges, which keeps the cost down. Another great resources is https://www.netacad.com/sites/default/files/educator-onepager-networking.pdf, which provides information on all of Networking Academy’s networking courses on one page.
Thanks, and good luck on your exam!
Sarah Hurd