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Cisco Networking Academy

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The Cisco Networking Academy equips students with essential and in-demand cybersecurity, networking and digital skills. Since its establishment in 1997, it has trained more than 20.5 million individuals across 190 countries and continues to build on its impact with courses ranging from an introduction to cybersecurity and ethical hacking to professional skills, which are designed to meet industry demands. The Cisco Networking Academy aims to train an additional 25 million people by the end of 2032 through its new Skills for All platform, featuring mobile-first gamified learning experiences and an unmatched network of 11,700 educational institutions and organizations offering its courses. The Cisco Networking Academy also collaborates with governments worldwide to develop cybersecurity skills and talent. In alignment with the efforts of the US White House and the European Commission to increase the size of the cyber workforce, Cisco aims to train 200,000 people in cybersecurity skills in the US and 250,000 individuals in the EU by 2025. In the first year following the announcement, Cisco has trained 51,000 individuals in the US and 87,000 individuals in the EU. Remarkably, 95% of students who have completed certification-aligned courses attribute new job and/or educational opportunities to their participation in the programme.

Locations
North America, Latin America, Europe, India & South Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Africa, Korea & North Asia
Sector
Technology
Year published
28 April 2024
Organization involved
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Cisco