Free Cisco Self-Paced Courses

Mechanics:

1. Please choose preferred Free Cisco Self-paced course/s.

2. Please provide full name and public email address such as gmail.
3. You shall have access for 3 months per course only.
4. You shall receive Cisco Certificate of Completion upon accomplishing all assessments.

Entrepreneurship (15 hours)

The Launching Pad Course for Your Great Idea

It takes more than a great idea to become a successful entrepreneur. The winding road between
concept and execution requires business acumen, financial skills, and, most importantly, the right mind-
set. This knowledge can not only set you apart but set up your technology venture for greater success.
So, why not benefit from a course that’s made for you, jump-starting your ideas, and arming you with
the right skills to take the next step with more self-confidence. No prerequisites required.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Increase your self-confidence and personal ambition.

 Learn what it takes to start different kinds of businesses.
 Improve leadership skills and financial literacy.
 Become more customer-focused.

Introduction to Packet Tracer (10 hours)

Hands-On Practice
Enroll, download and start learning valuable tips and best practices for using our innovative, virtual
simulation tool, Cisco Packet Tracer. This self-paced course is designed for beginners with no prior
networking knowledge. It teaches basic operations of the tool with multiple hands-on activities helping
you to visualize a network using everyday examples, including Internet of Things (IoT). This Introductory
course is extremely helpful for anyone who plans to take one of the Networking Academy courses which
utilizes the powerful simulation tool. No prerequisites required!
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Simulate data interactions traveling through a network.

 Visualize the network in both logical and physical modes.
 Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
 Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 Get Connected (30 hours)

Cover Your Digital Basics

The digital world is upon us both personally and professionally. Having a better understanding of the
Internet, computers and social media can be a big help toward acquiring digital skills. And, once you
have these skills there are many more possibilities opened to you as far as career advancement. Learn
how to use a computer, connect devices and access search, email, and social media. Enjoy course
content that is very user-friendly and interactive with lots of illustrations! No previous knowledge is
needed for this introductory course.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Create accounts for Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

 Understand computer networking and how to browse and search the Internet.
 Become familiar with Microsoft Windows and how to work with files and folders.
 Identify common problems and implement solutions.

Introduction to CyberSecurity (15 hours)

With Billions of Devices Now Online, New Threats Pop-up Every Second
Today’s interconnected world makes everyone more susceptible to cyber-attacks. Whether you’re
attracted to the relativity new world of cybersecurity as a professional, or just interested in protecting
yourself online and in social media, this introductory course is the answer. It explores cyber trends,
threats—along with the broader topic of cybersecurity in a way that will matter to YOU. For instance,
you’ll learn how to protect your personal privacy online while gaining additional insight on the
challenges companies, and governmental and educational institutions face today. No prerequisites
required.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Learn what cybersecurity is and its potential impact to you.

 Understand the most common threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
 Gain insights for how businesses protect their operations from attacks.
 Find the latest job trends and why cybersecurity continues to grow.
 CyberSecurity Essentials (30 hours)

Learn the Basics Needed to Fight Cybercrime

A single breach can have huge consequences for a company, hurting the bottom line and causing
disruption in the daily lives of millions of people. That is why the demand for security professionals
continues to grow. Get onboard—and develop an understanding of cybercrime, security principles,
technologies, and procedures used to defend networks. Then decide whether you want to pursue an
entry-level networking or security professional role. Recommended if you plan to study
for CCNA or CyberOps Associate Certifications. Prerequisite Introduction to Cybersecurity or equivalent
knowledge recommended.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Understand security controls for networks, servers and applications.

 Learn valuable security principals and how to develop compliant policies.
 Implement proper procedures for data confidentiality and availability.
 Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

Introduction to IoT (20 hours)

Start Your IoT Journey Here

Invest in learning IoT (Internet of Things) skills and you can transform any business in any industry, from
manufacturing to saving endangered species. Imagine 26 billion people, systems, and physical objects
connecting and sharing data seamlessly over the internet. This isn't a what-if scenario, it's real-life and
it’s coming together all around us right now. Learn how IoT is changing the world and the IoT skills you
will need to land a well-paying job. No prerequisites required.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Learn how the current digital transformation is creating unprecedented economic opportunity.
 Understand how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems.
 Discover how standard business processes are being transformed.
 The security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoT solutions.
 NDG Linux Unhatched (8 hours)

The “Start From Scratch” Linux Course

Ever considered a career in Linux? Or, stuck in a dead-end job and exploring options for a career
change? NDG Linux Unhatched allows students to wade into the shallow end of Linux, the back-end
operating system used by global titans such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, Amazon and
more.
Graduates walk away with a clear understanding of whether Linux is for them or not, without having to
commit to more than 8 total hours of self-paced learning. To ensure you don’t get stuck, you’ll be guided
step-by-step through a series of hands-on virtual machine activities. The course aligns well with the
Linux exam objectives found on the CompTIA A+ Certification. After this course, we suggest taking
either NDG Linux Essentials or NDG Linux I.
You'll Learn These Core Skills:

 Basic installation and configuration of Linux software.

 Understand the basics of the Linux Command Line Interface (CLI).
 Interact with the Linux virtual machine.
 Determine if Linux is for you or not.