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Cisco U. Essentials
Get the convenience of flexibility and self-study
- Format: Digital
- Price: $1,800 or 18 CLCs
- Duration: 365 Days
Cisco U. Essentials includes everything offered in Cisco U. Free, plus a broad collection of foundational training across key technology domains. Learners gain access to guided paths covering topics like BGP, MPLS, Hybrid Cloud, SD-WAN, and Security Operations Analyst skills, along with many other in-demand areas.
Cisco U. is designed as a modern, flexible technical learning experience aligned to your team’s skill-development goals. The platform helps organizations get the highest return on their Cisco technology investment and achieve faster, more meaningful business outcomes.
Cisco U. delivers this value by focusing on the individual learner, whether they need quick, practical guidance for day-to-day tasks or deeper, structured training for job roles, solutions, and certification preparation.
To meet your team’s diverse training needs, Cisco U. is built around three core principles:
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Guidance — Personalized recommendations that lead learners to the most relevant content
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Community — Collaboration with peers, mentors, and Cisco experts
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Depth — High-quality, comprehensive content across Cisco technologies and related skills
Who is Cisco U. for?
- Technology professionals pursuing or interested in pursuing Cisco certifications or Cisco skills and expertise
- New and aspiring technology professionals who wish to gain Cisco skills and expertise
- Experienced technology professionals looking to gain additional Cisco skills and expertise
How long does it take to complete training with Cisco U.?
Cisco U. Learning Paths display the estimated amount of time per learning track to help the learner determine the time it will take to complete their learning goals. Total completion time depends on many factors, such as the individual learner, assessment results, and the type of content.
What digital content is included in Cisco U. Essentials?
Content Included:
Cisco Learning Paths:
- Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
- Implementing & Administrating Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
- Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS)
- Understanding Cisco Hybrid Cloud Fundamentals (CLDHCF)
- Developing Applications and Automating Workflows Using Cisco Core Platforms (DEVASC)
- Leveraging Cisco Intent-Based Networking DNA Assurance (DNAAS)
- Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions (ECMS) *
- Transforming to a Cisco Intent-Based Network (IBNTRN)
- Implementing Cisco Multicast (MCAST)
- Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
- Programming for Network Engineer (PRNE)
- Understanding Cisco SDA Foundations (SDAFND)
- Cisco SD-WAN Fundamentals (SDWFND)
- Security Operations Analyst Level 1 (SOCAL)
- Understanding Cisco Service Provider Network Foundations (SPFNDU)
- Cisco Service Provider 5G Technologies Foundations (SPMBL100)
- Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)
- CLICA – Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications
- CLACCM – Implementing Cisco Advanced Call Control and Mobility Services
- CLCEI – Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions
- CLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Collaboration Foundations
Adjacent Technologies:
- Agile for Software Development
- AWS Fundamentals
- Cloud Computing for Decision Makers and Leaders
- Data for Decision-makers and Leaders
- Docker Foundations
- Google Cloud Fundamentals
- Kubernetes Foundations
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe Azure architecture and services
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe Azure management and governance
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe cloud concepts
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe core Azure concepts
- Performance Engineering Journey
- Security Essentials for Decision-makers and Leaders
- Software Product Management Proficiency
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Make sure to check out Cisco U. All-Access.
Does Cisco U. include vendor training outside of Cisco?
Yes.
Find multi-vendor training all in one place with Cisco-adjacent content from AWS, Splunk, Microsoft, Cisco AppDynamics, and more!
Price: $1,800 or 18 CLCs
What Can You Do With Cisco U.?
Prep for successful deployments with product training and hands-on labs
Reduce downtime with moment-of-need searchable learning
Create a shared vocabulary around your Cisco investment
Earn Continuing Education credit to keep certifications active
Streamline study time for certification exams
Struggling with the IT skills gap? You’re not alone.
But it doesn’t have to hold you back.
Cisco U. gives you the tools to grow your expertise, stay competitive, and stand out to employers, whether you’re deepening your current skills or exploring new ones.
