Free IT Courses From CISCO to Improve Your Resume and Skills

Introduction

Cisco Networking Academy offers free, self-paced online courses in technology, perfect for Sri Lankan students and adults with limited budgets. This guide summarizes key courses, their contents, and how to access them.

How to Enroll

1. Visit Cisco Networking Academy.

2. Create a free account.

3. Browse the course catalog at NetAcad Learn.

4. Enroll in desired courses.

Free Courses by Subject

Networking

• Networking Basics (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Networking concepts, devices, protocols, IP addressing, configuration.

  • Prerequisites: None.

• Network Support and Security (10+ hours, Intermediate)

  • Contents: Troubleshooting, security principles, firewalls, VPNs.

  • Prerequisites: Basic networking knowledge.

Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity Essentials (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Threats, security tools, best practices.

  • Prerequisites: None.

• Ethical Hacker (10+ hours, Intermediate)

  • Contents: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, hacking tools.

  • Prerequisites: Basic networking, cybersecurity knowledge.

Programming

• Python Essentials 1 (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Variables, control structures, functions, Python basics.

  • Prerequisites: None.

• Python Essentials 2 (10+ hours, Intermediate)

  • Contents: Classes, inheritance, file handling, advanced Python.

  • Prerequisites: Python Essentials 1.

• JavaScript Essentials 1 (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Variables, DOM manipulation, events, web development.

  • Prerequisites: Basic HTML/CSS helpful.

Data Science and Analytics

• Data Analytics Essentials (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Data collection, analysis, visualization, Excel, SQL.

  • Prerequisites: Basic computer skills.

• Introduction to Data Science (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Data science lifecycle, machine learning, statistics.

  • Prerequisites: Basic programming helpful.

Business and Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurship (15 hours, Intermediate)

  • Contents: Business planning, marketing, finance, leadership.

  • Prerequisites: None.

Language Skills

• English for IT 1 (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Technical vocabulary, emails, IT communication.

  • Prerequisites: Basic English.

• English for IT 2 (10+ hours, Intermediate)

  • Contents: Advanced communication, presentations, negotiations.

  • Prerequisites: English for IT 1.

Hardware

• Computer Hardware Basics (10+ hours, Beginner)

  • Contents: Motherboards, CPUs, assembly, troubleshooting.

  • Prerequisites: None.

Additional Resources

• Class Central for course reviews.

• Local libraries or schools may offer Cisco course access.

Conclusion

Start your tech journey with Cisco’s free courses to build skills for a brighter future!