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Nathan

Nathan of Sydney, Australia thanks Meadowbank TAFE for helping him with CCNA which led to a job as a Systems Engineer in the technology industry.​

“The CCNP Enterprise curriculum builds on top of a strong CCNA foundation. At the time I was the lead Network Engineer for an ASX-listed company, CCNP Enterprise study through Networking Academy taught me the skills I needed to design, build and maintain a complex global network.”

Oscar

Oscar of Heredia, Costa Rica thanks Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica for helping with CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP and Routing and Switching that led to a job as a  Technical Service Administrator in the Cybersecurity industry.

“The skills I have gain through Cisco Networking Academy include Networking design, soft skills, teaching configuration, troubleshooting and Cybersecurity.”

Nancy

Nancy of the Philippines thanks AMA Computer College for helping with CCNA R/S, CCNP R/S, CCDA, CCDP, CBAA that led to a job as a  Solutions Specialist – APJC in the technology industry.

“The skills I learned from the Cisco Networking Academy gave me the knowledge and confidence on how to position our technology solution to make am impact for customers lives and to solve business challenges.”

Rafael

Rafael born in Maracaibo, Venezuela; but resides in Bogota, Colombia  thanks CTU (Centro Tecnologia Universitaria) Caracas- Venezuela for CCNA which led to a job as a Network Consulting Engineer with a Service Provider in the technology industry.

“After the studying with Networking Academy and competing in the former Cisco NetRiders, I had the opportunity to expand my experience in networking and took on a position with Cisco partners and enterprise and service provider. Currently, I am working as a Network Consulting Engineer, in a customer Service Provider located in Mexico. I am currently working on a project relating to Segment Routing and Multicast profiles. I am grateful to Cisco for all the I have learned in the last years in my job, I hope to continue my professional development journey and continue to hone my skills.”

Chase

Chase of Virginia USA thanks Chesterfield Technical Center with Networking that led to a job as a Technical Solutions Architect in the tech industry.

“The Cisco Networking Academy is the reason I am where I am today.  It sparked my interest in technology and computers and helped me turn it into a career.”

Gerardo

Gerardo of Costa Rica, San José thanks to Universidad de Costa Rica for helping with IT Essentials, CCNA R&S, CCNP R&S and Python (PCAP) that led to a job as High Touch Engineer in the Telecommunications industry.

“This has helped me to provide support to my family and achieve personal goals like my house and being able to travel with Cisco to several countries around the world. I have met some amazing people. I’ve been able to grow professionally and have encouraged friends to get involved in the technology field, volunteer to aid community members in need and share my story as a role model for others. I could not afford to attend University, I put my trust in Cisco Networking Academy and am grateful to have completed multiple courses. I have been able to secure a good job quickly after completing the courses and have been in the industry for 10 years. Opportunities are constantly growing in the tech industry. I would not be where I am today, without the skills I learnt through NetAcad. After high school I wasn’t sure about my career path and didn’t know much about technology but with this program I was able to obtain the necessary knowledge and tools which opened a door for a better future. Thanks Cisco Networking Academy!”

Jan

Jan of Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern thanks Berufliche Schule der Hansestadt Rostock for help with CCNA Routing Switching which led to a job as a Cisco CX Delivery Architect in IT, Public Sector.

“After that course, I decided to graduate in technical IT at my university. I learned to love IT infrastructure and everything related to it. I had some awesome instructors during my apprenticeship that finally brought me here today – honored and passionate to be a part of Cisco.”

Rafael

Rafael of São Paulo, Brazil thanks CIEE & BANDTEC for help with Networking Essentials and CCNA which led to a job as Technical Solutions Architect in a Data Center & Cloud or Cloud Infrastructure Software Group.

Raquel

Raquel of Spain thanks Master D for help with CCNA which led her to a job as Technical Manager in the IT Industry. 

“Discovering NetAcad and studying CCNA changed my career and my goals. It was a colleague who told me, “study CCNA, it will be good for your future,” and he was right. After I completed CCNA, I decided that I wanted to change my career and work for Cisco, so I started studying English in Edinburgh. I had interviews for the CSAP program, but I did not have a degree, so I ended up studying a degree in Software Development. When I completed my degree, I applied for a job in Cisco Spain as part of the NetAcad Team, I got the role and after a year I moved to the Technical Team in NetAcad! Now I am a technical manager for Europe, and I am so happy to be able to help shape other people’s future as it happened with me!”

Sergio

Sergio of California USA, thanks the San Joaquin Delta College for help with CCNA which led to a job as professor in the education sector.

“I made a career as a consultant and a Professor of Cisco Academy.”

Pallav

Pallav of India self-enrolled in CCIE Security CCNA which led to a job as a Network Architect in the IT sector.

“Before getting my CCIE certification, I used to work as a call center executive. It was not very technically intensive work and the salary was also very limited. I was introduced to the world of networking and I wanted to dig deeper. I quit my job in 2009 to pursue certification in security. Around 10 months later, I completed my certification. This certification has been like Goddess Laxmi for me, bestowing prosperity for my career. I did my second certification in 2016 CCIE in data center.

This helped to push my career further. My first on-site job opportunity came knocking due to this certification combination. I have never looked back since. I can only say one thing. In 2009, my decision to pursue CCIE Security was absolutely correct.”

Tarquiliano

Tarquiliano of Brazil thanks Instituto Evolução for help with CCNA, which led to a job as Network Specialist in the public sector.

“The skills acquired were numerous, including: the knowledge and tools for solving everyday problems in a very objective way; theoretical knowledge which helped me to put into practice what I learnt in each module at the Academy; and an increased professional network.”

Goitsemodimo

Goitsemodimo from Botswana thanks Vaal University of Technology for help with CCNA Discovery which led to a job as Registry Services Assistant in the IT sector.

“Cisco Networking Academy has had a really huge impact on my career aspirations to be a network security specialist. I have earned six badges, including my PCEP certification badge, in pursuit of a cybersecurity certification. Just by completing the Python Essentials course on Skills for All, I was able to pass the PCEP 30-02 exam. It’s amazing! I have successfully completed five courses on Skills for All. CCNA is so intriguing.

Although I am not in the ICT networks department at work, I sometimes help coworkers resolve issues with wireless or wired networks. Because of the skills I gained from Cisco Networking Academy, I cannot help but stand out from the crowd as a problem solver! Because of the skills I have acquired from CCNA, I can see that my future is very bright; it’s very clear before me; even I cannot miss it!”