Daniela

Daniela of Mexico City thanks ITESM CCM for helping with CCNA which led to a job as Technical Consulting Engineer in Network Security at a major technology firm.

“I learned networking from scratch, and this gave me the opportunity to develop my career within Cisco and get a full-time job as Consulting Engineer.”

Claudia

Claudia of U.S thanks Wake Technical Community College for helping with Networking & Routing Basics, CyberOps Associate which led to a position as a Test Engineer in the IT industry. 

“Cisco Networking Academy gave me the fundamentals I needed to enter the workforce and land my first job in IT at Cisco!”

Albert

Albert of Catalunya, Spain thanks La Salle University for help with CCNA, CCNP routing and CCNP switching which led to a job as a Systems Engineer with a Service Provider.

“NetAcad, with the CCNA course, was my introduction of what has become my passion: Networks. It not only gave me my fundamentals but also more advanced knowledge with CCNP courses. Thanks to Cisco Networking Academy I landed my first job as an assistant networking teacher at my university and also my current job as a Systems Engineer at Cisco.”

Daria

Daria of Italy thanks Univerisyt of Pisa (IT)/Cisco Incubator Program 9.0 for help with CCNA which led to a job as a Technical Consulting Engineer in Data Center focusing on Cybersecurity.

“Networking Academy gave me the knowledge and courage to apply for a job as a technical consultant.”

Sai

Sai of Andhra Pradesh, India thanks Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetam for help with Networking (CCNA) that led to a job as a Software Engineer in Information Technology.

“The skills I gained from Cisco NetAcad helped me understand the other side of Software Engineering. With the knowledge of Networks, Programming along with trouble-shooting skills, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of real-world applications of software. With these skills, I am able to contribute as an employee to my dream company and World’s Best Workplace CISCO!!”

Sarah

Sarah of N.C., U.S. thanks Wake Technical Community College for help with Introduction to Networks, Routing & Switching Essentials, Secure Communications, Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation, Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials that led to a job as a Technical Consulting Engineer in the tech industry.

“Cisco Networking Academy provided me with the confidence, exposure, skill, and knowledge I needed to obtain my CCENT & CCNA certifications and gain my first networking job, which led to my career at Cisco. Networking Academy courses have taught me how to look at various technologies methodically and equipped me to be able to troubleshoot complex problems and challenges efficiently.”

José

José of Mexico City, Mexico thanks Facultad de Ingeniería, UNAM for help with Networking (CCNA, Networking Essentials) that led to a job as a Technical Consulting Engineer in Networking in the Tech Industry.

“NetAcad has taught me teamwork, Networking essentials and communication skills.”

Hsien-I

Hsien-I of Taiwan self-enrolled in CCNA and DevNet which led to a job as a System Engineer in the network and software sector.

“When I graduated from college, I didn’t know what kind of job I should do. After joining Cisco NetAcad in III, I learnt many fundamentals and professional skills. Finally, I found my career path.”

Brandi

Brandi of California in the USA thanks San Joaquin Delta College for help with CCNA which led to a job as Network Engineer in the education sector.

“Cisco Academy has changed my life and has made me essential to my employer. With the support of my Academy instructor and Cisco, I have achieved my life-long dream to be a Network Engineer, earning multiple industry certifications including CCNA and CCNA Security, and working towards my CCNP certification. I am paying it forward as a tutor at my Cisco Networking Academy.”

Edgar

Edgar of Uganda thanks Uganda Marty’s University for help with Networking Essentials, Introduction to Cybersecurity, CCNA, and NDG Linux Unlocked, which led to a job as System Administrator in the public sector.

“In the aftermath of completing my university studies, I realized I really did not have a game plan or a sense of direction for my career. I knew about Cisco Networking Academy from school and my circles, so at the end of 2019, I started looking into what courses a broke but inspired university graduate could undertake. That’s when I came across Cisco Skills for All. The more I explored courses and content, the more I got to understand where my strengths lied and what I wanted to achieve in the next 5 years. Cisco Networking Academy and Packet Tracer became my “go to” tools, and I am excited to say that because of that, I have become good in the set-up, management, troubleshooting, and expansion of enterprise networks. I constantly explore more and more each few months and my goal is to become CCIE certified in the next 7 years. Thank you, Cisco!”

Tawedzerwa Jackson

Tawedzerwa Jackson of South Africa thanks Falsebay for help with CCNA, which led to a job as a teacher in the education sector.

“Cisco is an excellent platform to further your IT skills.”

Antonius

Antonius of Indonesia thanks the Ministry of Communication and Informatics for help with Cisco CyberOps Associate, which led to a job as Assistant Manager in the IT and transportation sector.

“In 2014 I started working as a network engineer in a government office. This went well until in 2019, when I began to find many irregularities in the flow of computer systems and networks. I thought that it was a virus and antivirus was the answer. But the same thing kept happening and the system often experienced blackouts and overheating. The solution I provided was to set up the system and network, from scratch. I am very grateful that the Indonesian government, especially the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, has opened up opportunities so that I can learn a lot through the Cisco program and find a lot of knowledge, especially in the world of security systems. At the conclusion of the training, I will be able to limit the flow of usage and stop attacks from intruders into our network system. Thanks Cisco.”

Mbua

Mbua of Cameroon thanks University of Buea for help with CCNA which led to a job as Assistant Networking Academy Instructor in the Information and Communication Technology sector. “After studying accounting at the university, I have always wanted to get into IT and Cisco Networking Academy paved the way for that. I started with IT Essentials and have continued right through to the CCNP Enterprise. This training made it possible for the university to bring me in as an assistant instructor. Some of the students I have trained now work for service providers which is really rewarding.”

Niels

Niels of Belgium thanks College for help with CCNA and the CyberOps Associate, which led to a job as Penetration Tester in the technology sector.

“Cisco has given me a lot of value in networking and security. Since I started in the IT sector and came into contact with Cisco, I have become hugely passionate about the security part of businesses. This is where Cisco has supported me tremendously, by laying a great foundation for different areas including systems, networking, and security. All this has helped me become the person I am today and set up my own penetration testing company with two friends who themselves are also passionate in the whole IT sector. I am only 22 but Cisco has taught me so much in a short period of time that I have started to believe in myself completely. The Community around Cisco is also very interactive and helpful. This has helped me when I got stuck or bumped into a problem. All in all, thank you Cisco for your great support!”

Juan

Juan of Argentina thanks Facultad Regional Tucumán – Universidad Tecnológica Nacional for help with Networking, which led to a job as Support IT in the Construction sector.

“Cisco Networking Academy very favorably opened doors to a great work industry, where currently the demand is very high, since there are not many people trained for it.”

Luigi

Luigi of Italy thanks Consorzio Clara for help with CCNA Routing & Switching 1 & 2; Cybersecurity Essentials; Connected Things; PCAP Python; Linux Unhatched; Intro to Packet Tracer, which led to a job as Cybersecurity Specialist in the Telecommunications sector.

“I am extremely grateful to Cisco Networking Academy, because along the way I have acquired many skills, almost all of which I use every day. It is thanks to this fantastic program, and the enormous training work carried out by the excellent instructors, that today I work for the largest telecommunications operator in Italy. I owe a great deal to Cisco and the Networking Academy program. It is and will be an integral part of my life forever.”

Alexandre

Alexandre of Brazil thanks CEFET / SESC for help with Networking (CCNA, Networking Essentials), Cybersecurity (CyberOps Associate) which led to a job as CyberSecurity Especialist in the Energy sector.

“I always use the basics that I learned with Cisco Networking Academy in my daily work. NetAcad helped me a lot, and now I can take on anything in my work.”

Harish

Harish of India thanks Cisco Networking Academy for help with Introduction to IOT and Introduction to Cybersecurity, which led to a job as a Oracle package specialist in the IT sector.

“As the saying goes, ‘Quality education builds confidence and skills.’ Cisco Networking Academy has helped me achieve this. I am Harish. I started the Introduction to IOT and Introduction to Cybersecurity courses when I was seeking quality content for beginners to start my IT career. The courses use real-time examples and lab practices to demonstrate the concepts being taught. This sets Cisco Networking Academy apart and makes it quite unique from other programs. The content and structure of the courses impressed me a lot. The materials provided were excellent in helping guide me through all steps in lab practices and the subject.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Networking Academy for providing this wonderful opportunity to upskill my career. I am eagerly waiting for more courses I can take. Thank you once again for the support and guidance.”

Justina

Justina of Nigeria thanks Institute of Technology & Management, for help with IT Essentials which led to a job as CEO and Founder, in the Tech Marketing sector.

“The impact of the skills I learned are many: I now know the concepts and importance of cybersecurity in our organization and I advise my colleagues to be careful when working in a shared environment; I am able to better protect my working environment, following the processes I learned during my training; I can correctly draw a network on the Packet Tracer application; I can design the network architecture; I know how to configure an integrated wireless router and wireless client to connect securely to the internet; I can build a simple computer network using Cisco devices; and I am now starting to learn about the Linux environment.”

Homethagan

Homethagan from Sri Lanka thanks Esoft Metro Campus for help with CCNA which led to a job as Network Administrator in the Banking sector. “I am very proud of my education at Cisco Networking Academy. Through this, I gained basic to advanced knowledge of networking. This helped me greatly with finding a job. I have recommended this to many people and they are learning it now too. Many thanks to Cisco for giving me this chance.”

Faraaz

Faraaz of Pakistan thanks EZXPRT Cisco Academy for help with CCNA which led to a job Founder in the IT sector.

“I had no background in IT back in 2016 when I studied Business Administration. I started my Cisco Networking Academy journey in 2016. Cisco introduced me to a completely new skillset in a different industry. Networking knowledge and skills have been a huge boost to my career. As a networking professional, as a Cisco instructor, a new career path opened to me. Coupled with my business administration background and skillset from Cisco, the possibilities for my future prospects are endless.”

Sylvanus

Sylvanus of Ghana thanks University of Cape Coast for help with Cybersecurity Essentials, Introduction to Cybersecurity and Entrepreneurship which led to a job as IT/Computing Tutor in the Education sector.

“My 6 months training in Cybersecurity with Cisco Networking Academy has not only made an impact but changed my life completely in so many ways. One of them is it has made me a subject matter expert, confident and highly motivated in the field. Also, it has helped in my professional development and motivation goals. That reminds me I was part of a zoom meeting with a panel of six (6) knowledge experts in the field of IT and we had a discussion on IOT (internet of things) being a hotspot for hackers and how to mitigate it. They were impressed by how I dissected the subject matter and I couldn’t have done it without the confidence from Cisco Networking Academy. However, being a Cisco NetAcad alumni has really brightened not just my place of work but everywhere I find myself. As an IT/computing tutor where I work, my students always appreciate information I share because I usually make use of practical examples I learned while being a student at Cisco NetAcad, especially when dealing with data breaches, data integrity and data security. Lastly, My community cannot be left out when it comes to the impact it has had. I have a small CyberSharp community group which comprises of young guys and girls from the age of 15-18. The objective of this group is to educate, inform and make people aware of new ways hackers, attackers, scammers etc. operate and how we can be cyber sharp in the mind and in doing to avoid being a victim. Thank you!”

Yanser

Yanser of USA thanks Miami Lakes Educational Center for help with CCNA Routing & Switching – CCNP – CyberOps which led to a job as Network Engeineer in the Public sector.

“I don’t have words to express how grateful I am to Cisco Networking Academy. After I obtained my CCNA back in 2018, I was able to able to get a better job, with better pay giving me the chance to provide a better quality of life to my family. Every certification I obtained opened the doors for me to a better future, and new opportunities. I had the privilege of being part of the NetAcad Dream Team in Vegas this Year as being a student of the Cisco Networking Academy. I fell in love with Cisco and all the values that Cisco represents. I dream of being a part of Cisco and working for the company that allowed me to have a better future in this great country (USA). I arrived in 2011 from Cuba, and I brought with me the hope for a better future, and Cisco gave me that opportunity. I also have to mention my great Instructor, Marlon Vernon, and the Miami Educational Lakes Center, where I studied CCNA.”

Eduardo

Eduardo of Venezuela thanks Universidad Central de Venezuela, Academia Fermin toro for help with CCNA, CCNP SWITCH, CCNA SECURITY, CCNA VERSION 7 which led to a job as System Engineer in the ICT sector.

“The courses that I have taken with Cisco Networking Academy have helped me to evolve to another level in my profession. They have allowed me to access technology in different router switch and firewall environments, as well as implement networks to improve the operation of how data is transmitted in an organization and do it efficiently taking into account convergence, security and good practices that must be followed when implementing these technologies.”

Marco

Marco of Germany thanks FHDW for help with DevNet, CCNP Datacenter which led to a job as Chief Network Architect in the Networking sector.

“It’s great to be motivated on new technologies.”