What is Cisco Networking Academy?
- Self-Paced, quality courses that prepare you for in-demand career paths.
- Quality instruction and materials FREE OF CHARGE via Washington State Library.
- Courses will help you develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a technology-driven market and may serve as a jump-start to taking the certificatio exam, earning a post-secondary certificate, or degree.
- Washington State Library wishes to highlight two Networking Academy learning paths that prepare learners for Lifetime certifications using the course progressions shown below:
- ***Cisco Networking Academy is updating thier platform! All courses currently underway on Skillsforall.com will be accessible on the old platform until February 23, 2025. New Courses will be available in the new Netacad.com starting September 3rd 2024***
Courses Offered:
Click a course title below to learn more about the concepts learned in class and self-enroll to start your learning. You will be asked to provide a full name and email address to enroll. You don't even need a library card. Simply click on the links below to be taken to the course information, where you may sign up for these self-paced courses.
To receive your CCST exam voucher:
Each course includes an exam. Once you have passed your exam, please email Joyce.Abbott@sos.wa.gov. Staff will confirm your score and send you your voucher and exam scheduling instructions.
CAREER TRACKS
Networking:
- Computer Hardware Basics (6 hours)
- Operating Systems Basics (12 hours)
- Networking Basics (25 hours)
- Networking Devices & Internal Configuration (25 hours)
- Network Addressing & Basic Troubleshooting (18 hours)
- Network Support & Security (12 hours)
Cybersecurity:
- Networking Basics (25 hours)
- Networking Devices & Initial Configuration (25 hours)
- Endpoint Security (40 hours)
- Network Defense (40 hours)
- Cyber Threat Management (20 hours)
NEW in Fall 2024: CCST IT Career Track:
- Courses coming soon
Data Science:
- Introduction to Data Science (6 hours; beginning)
- Data Analytics Essentials (30 hours; beginning)
- Data Science Essentials: In Development
Programmable Infrastructure:
EXPLORE
Intro to Cyber Security (6 hours; beginning)
Introduction to IoT (Internet of Things) and Digital Transformation (6 hours; Beginning)
Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer (2 hours; beginning)
Exploring Networking with Cisco Packet Tracer (3 hours; beginning)
Exploring IoT (Internet of Things) with Cisco Packet Tracer (3 hours; beginning)
Discovering Entrepreneurship (20 hours; beginning)
Engaging Stakeholders for Success (3 hours; beginning)
English for IT Part 1 (50 hours; intermediate)
English for IT- Part 2 (50 hours; intermediate)
CICSO NETWORKING ACADEMY TALENT BRIDGE PROGRAM:
- The Cisco Networking Academy Talent Bridge program provides the link between talent (that's you!) and opportunities. The goal of the program is to provide resources to Networking Academy students, both current and former, to help connect them with employers around the world who value the education received via the Networking Academy.
- Click here to self-enroll in NetAcademy's Talent Bridge Career Preparation workshop, which provides a guide to help you transition from your Cisco Networking Academy training to navigating a professional technology career.