Cisco U. Spotlight: Your Best Day of Learning is Waiting

Cisco U. Spotlight: Your Best Day of Learning is Waiting

If you feel like the world of tech just entered a fast-forward time machine, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve organized this year’s Cisco U. Spotlight on April 24, 2025, to share our vision of what’s ahead and help you learn the skills that matter most in the tech landscape of today AND tomorrow. Our themes: pillars of digital resilience Looking ahead to the strategies and technologies of the future is an essential part of…

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Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program

Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program

Are you ready to take your Cisco networking skills to the next level? The Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) training program is the perfect starting point. This Cisco U. Learning Path is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the Cisco Catalyst Center while covering the latest features and capabilities. CCFND is a modernized program that replaces the older Leveraging Cisco Intent-Based Networking DNA Assurance (DNAAS) and Understanding Cisco SDA Fundamentals (SDAFND) courses,…

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Help Us Keep You in the AI Driver’s Seat

Help Us Keep You in the AI Driver’s Seat

Cisco Learning & Certifications is on a mission to provide you with AI learning that checks off all your boxes for meaningful, interesting, and relevant learning. We want to help you embrace the capabilities of AI to improve your work, no matter your role—and use AI as a resource to help you become more effective—now and into the future. It’s all about potential. But we do need the most complete picture we can get about…

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Network Engineers: I Don't Want to Be an AI Babysitter

Network Engineers: I Don't Want to Be an AI Babysitter

I get more excited every day as I learn something new. However, I also have my fair share of concerns about the future—specifically on the topic of AI and how it will impact the role of network engineers. Okay… I probably have more than my fair share of concerns. (That won’t come as a surprise if you’ve been following the last few years of my journey, exploring the “AI FUTURE!!!”) First off, I want to…

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Join us in the Cisco U. Spotlight

Join us in the Cisco U. Spotlight

I’m excited to announce that Cisco U. Spotlight is back and brighter than ever. It all starts April 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time. And it’s free! Join leading minds in leading technologies Amp up your tech knowledge with the best and brightest industry leaders as they illuminate your path to learning in key technologies like network modernization, security, AI, observability, and more. Plus, learn what’s possible when you unlock the transformative power of…

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The Must-Have Skill Every Network Engineer Needs

The Must-Have Skill Every Network Engineer Needs

Welcome to “The AI Break,” the blog series that helps you stay ahead of the curve of artificial intelligence (AI). Follow along to discover what’s new as we demystify AI topics, reveal insights to help you overcome the latest challenges, and keep shaping our best future in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Let’s start by seizing the opportunity that AI brings to the world of networks and network engineering: to become more strategic, creative, and…

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Unlock the AI Skills to Transform Your Data Center

Unlock the AI Skills to Transform Your Data Center

In today’s fast-paced world, where technology is advancing at lightning speed, staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever. That’s why Cisco U. is thrilled to introduce our groundbreaking AI essentials course, now available for a limited time in Cisco U. Free. But with AI training seemingly everywhere, you might wonder what sets Cisco U. apart from the rest. Why infrastructure focus is so important While Moore’s Law might not be as rigidly…

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Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE

Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE

Well, it seems that we have arrived in a new era of networking, and boy, did it come up on us quickly.  Wasn’t it just five years ago we were navigating the “Programmability Age?” Network automation, cloud, and NetDevOps were all the rage, and we were celebrating the launch of the Cisco DevNet Certifications. Network engineers around the world were learning the joy of Python, APIs, and Ansible… Wait… it was just five years ago……

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Kickstart 2025 with the Top Five in Cisco U. Essentials

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….

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Rev Up to Recert: Harness the Skills to Power AI Infrastructure

Rev Up to Recert: Harness the Skills to Power AI Infrastructure

It’s official—the race to build AI-ready skills is on. I’m thrilled to announce that the latest round of Rev Up to Recert is now available: Starting today, you have 45 days of FREE access to our new AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials | DCAIE Learning Path in Cisco U. Rev Up to Recert: AI AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials | DCAIE Learn and earn 34 CE credits (in 34 hours) | Available February…

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