AI and data
Introduction to Modern AI and Data Analytics Essentials
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Cisco's introductory courses on modern AI and data analytics, with badges.
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
- moderate weight
- Time cost
- ~20 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
Introduction to Modern AI explains model types, the role of data and practical applications, while Data Analytics Essentials covers the analytics working cycle. The catalogue lists the price as Free in plain text.
The analytics track requires no Python, which makes it reachable for non-technical roles as well. The badge is issued under Cisco's name, which is worth more on a CV than an unbranded course.
Who it is for
Beginners who want baseline AI and data knowledge under a recognisable vendor's name.
How to get it
- 1Open Cisco Networking Academy and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
- 2Work through the material, ~20 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
- 3Complete every module. The document is issued on completion, not on an exam result.
- 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile, with the verification link.
From Georgia
Free on netacad.com; an email address is all that is asked for.
Where this helps
Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.
Frequently asked questions
Is Introduction to Modern AI and Data Analytics Essentials really free?
Cisco's introductory courses on modern AI and data analytics, with badges. 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 Introduction to Modern AI and Data Analytics Essentials take?
Cisco Networking Academy states roughly 20 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Free on netacad.com; an email address is all that is asked for.
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