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Cisco Networking Academy
Cisco’s technology-learning program with free self-paced courses and selected no-cost digital badges.
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Last checked Aug 9, 2026
What is free?
Cisco Networking Academy offers selected free online self-paced courses in cybersecurity, networking, programming, AI, data science, digital literacy and professional skills. Eligible Explore, Career and Professional Skills courses can award free shareable Cisco digital badges after successful completion.
What are the limitations?
An account is required to enroll and track completion. Catalog access, language, course duration and badge eligibility vary by course and region. A free course or badge is not the same as an industry certification such as CCNA or CCST; certification exams and some instructor-led academy offerings have separate availability or costs.
Who is it best for?
Beginners and early-career learners exploring practical IT pathways and preparing for later networking or cybersecurity certification.
Muft verdict
A useful free entry point into Cisco-aligned technology skills with selected verified badges. Treat certification alignment as preparation, not as a free certification exam.