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Networking Basics
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Cisco's networking fundamentals course, ending in a vendor-issued digital badge.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- Cisco Networking Academy
- What you get
- a digital badge
- Weight on a CV
- strong brand
- Time cost
- ~25 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The course covers what every networking interview opens with: IP addressing, subnets, DHCP, DNS, wireless and fault isolation. The exercises run in the Packet Tracer simulator, so no hardware is needed.
The badge is issued on Credly under the Cisco Networking Academy name and attaches to LinkedIn in one click. This is not CCNA and does not replace it, but it is the one free step that carries Cisco's logo.
Who it is for
Anyone aiming at a first job in IT support or networking who needs a recognisable name on the CV.
How to get it
- 1Open Cisco Networking Academy and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~25 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile.
From Georgia
netacad.com asks only for an email address. skillsforall.com merged into this domain and old links redirect.
Frequently asked questions
Is Networking Basics really free?
The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a digital badge. Checked against Cisco Networking Academy's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Networking Basics take?
Cisco Networking Academy states roughly 25 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
netacad.com asks only for an email address. skillsforall.com merged into this domain and old links redirect.