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Python Essentials 1 and 2
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Cisco's two-part Python course, with a badge for each half.
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
- ~60 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
Part one covers syntax and data types; part two moves to functions, modules, exceptions and the object-oriented section. The material follows OpenEDG's official syllabus.
That syllabus is what makes the course practically useful: PCEP and PCAP are paid exams, but their programme is the same one, so the free course is direct preparation for the paid certification should you ever decide to take it.
Who it is for
Beginners who want structured Python and would rather hold a vendor badge than a marketplace paper.
How to get it
- 1Open Cisco Networking Academy and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~60 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Claim the badge and attach it to your LinkedIn profile.
From Georgia
Both parts are free and run in the browser. No card and no proctor are involved.
Frequently asked questions
Is Python Essentials 1 and 2 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 Python Essentials 1 and 2 take?
Cisco Networking Academy states roughly 60 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Both parts are free and run in the browser. No card and no proctor are involved.