IT and cloud
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. No card is asked for at any point.
- 2Work through the material, ~25 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
netacad.com asks only for an email address. skillsforall.com merged into this domain and old links redirect.
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 Networking Basics really free?
Cisco's networking fundamentals course, ending in a vendor-issued digital badge. 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, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.
Can I take it from Georgia?
netacad.com asks only for an email address. skillsforall.com merged into this domain and old links redirect.
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