Show the world - and employers - the skills you have acquired from completing coursework.
Get an edge over other candidates with industry-recognized certifications.
Digital Badges
Digital badges are issued by Cisco to verify the knowledge and skills you’ve gained. Earning a badge is completely free and easy to share on your social media, email signature, resume, or website. Stand out in the job market and show your commitment to continuous learning, a trait employers desire.
Explore - Earn a green digital badge for each introductory course you successfully complete. Our Explore courses are a great way to learn about interesting topics in the field of tech and find a direction you want to pursue.
Career - Earn a blue digital badge for each career-oriented course you successfully complete. Show you’ve gained technical, job-relevant skills. Many of our Career courses align with industry-recognized certifications and specific job roles, too.
Professional Skills - Earn a gray digital badge for each Professional Skills course you successfully complete and stand out in the tech job market as a well-rounded candidate. These practice-oriented courses are designed to complement your technical training and equip you with essential skills for success in the workplace.
Certifications
Did you know that 99% of organizations surveyed use technical certifications to make hiring decisions?1 Certifications are proof of your knowledge, aptitude, and a lifelong learning mentality that puts you ahead of the competition. Many of our courses align to industry-recognized certifications and are a great way to get your career in tech started.
Networking
Cybersecurity
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity | Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path, or Cybersecurity Essentials (version 3.0, instructor-led) |
Associate | CyberOps Associate | CyberOps Associate |
Programming
Python
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | PCEP – Certified Entry Python Programmer Certification | Python Essentials 1 |
Associate | PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming Certification | Python Essentials 2 |
JavaScript
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | JSE - Certified Entry JavaScript Programmer | JavaScript Essentials 1 |
C++
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) | CPA: Programming Essentials in C++ | Associate | C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP) | CPP: Advanced Programming in C++ |
C
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | C Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA) | CLA: Programming Essentials in C | Associate | C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP) | CLP: Advanced Programming in C |
Operating Systems & Information Technology
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | CompTIA A+ | IT Essentials |
Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 | Linux I Linux II |
English for IT
Level | Certification | Course(s) |
---|---|---|
Entry | English for IT B2/GSE 59-75 | English for IT 1 English for IT 2 |
2019 Tech Manager Survey, Cisco1
Continue your journey
Digital badges and certifications are a great way to show your skills to employers. Take the next step with our job matching services and career preparation resources, designed to set you up for career success.