Kickstart 2025 with the Top Five in Cisco U. Essentials

Cisco U. Essentials is designed for individuals and teams embarking on their journey into the world of IT and networking. This foundational level learning plan caters to beginners and those with limited experience, offering an accessible entry point into Cisco technologies. Whether you’re a student, career changer, or tech enthusiast looking to solidify your understanding, Cisco U. Essentials provides the tools and training you need necessary to build a strong technical foundation across networking subjects.

In this blog, we’ll explore the top five most popular Learning Paths in Cisco U. Essentials, including training in CCNA, cybersecurity training for beginners, and corollary Cisco networking training. Achieve expertise with the courses, hands-on labs, and assessment modules in every Learning Path. After you’ve completed one of these Learning Paths, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to take certification exams and/or pursue new career opportunities.

Many of these titles are available to purchase individually along with their related practice exams (if you’re planning on taking a certification exam), or you can subscribe to Cisco U. Essentials for the best value if you intend on completing multiple Learning Paths.

CCNA training

Get comprehensive Associate-level CCNA training focused on the technologies you need to implement and administer networking and IT infrastructure and prep for the CCNA exam.

1 . Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | CCNA (Beginner, 30 CE credits)

Watch this video discussing the CCNA 1.1 exam, updated with AI, and how Cisco U. CCNA training addresses the addition.

Cybersecurity beginner training

Learn how to become a contributing member of a cybersecurity team with security concepts, common network and application operations and attacks, and the types of data needed to investigate security incidents.

2. Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals | CBROPS (Beginner, 30 CE credits)

Watch our Cisco Learning Network Podcast about the importance of cybersecurity training in launching your cybersecurity operations career.

Programming for network engineers

Use Python basics to create useful and practical scripts with Netmiko to retrieve data and configure network devices.

3. Programming for Network Engineers | PRNE (Beginner, 24 CE credits)

Application development

Implement and develop basic network applications using the Cisco platform as a base to prepare for associate-level network automation engineer roles.

4. Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Platforms | DEVASC (Beginner, 48 CE credits)

Cisco SD-WAN operation

Explore SD-WAN components and learn to create, manage, and operate an SD-WAN network using Cisco SD-WAN products.

5. Cisco SD-WAN Operation and Deployment | SDWFND (Beginner, 12 CE credits)

Whether you’re focusing on CCNA training, delving into cybersecurity training, or further exploring the vast world of Cisco networking training, these top five learning paths in Cisco U. Essentials offer a comprehensive way to learn these subjects in bite-sized chunks. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech industry by equipping yourself with the knowledge and expertise that will open doors to numerous career opportunities.

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