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Margaret Dilloway

Content Strategist

Learning and Certifications

A descendant of samurai and coal miners, Margaret Dilloway is a content strategist on the Learning & Certifications team. A writer whose work spans digital marketing to fiction, in the tech world, she specializes in translating geek-speak into clear, catchy content. As the author of 10 novels for children and adults published by Putnam, Disney, Balzer + Bray, and others, she’s known for making readers cry, then laugh. The winner of two American Library Association Awards and a Christopher Award, Margaret was the Zion National Park Artist-in-Residence in February 2020, living and working in the park. Margaret lives in San Diego with her family, where she performs most Saturday nights at Finest City Improv. Connect with her on LinkedIn or Facebook.

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Margaret Dilloway

12 Days of Learning: Your Secret to CCNA Momentum

2 min read

Tune in for 12 Days of Learning, featuring expert-led prep, tips, hands-on practice guidance, and a chance to get certified for free.

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AI as a Team Sport: New Cisco U. Learning Paths for Business and Tech Leaders

3 min read

Cisco U. introduces AI Learning Paths to empower every professional—from business professionals to IT staff.

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Margaret Dilloway

AI Training for Network Engineers

3 min read

Build the skills to stay ahead with Cisco AI training.

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Back to Basics: Start Your Networking Career with Cisco U.

4 min read

Learn what Cisco experts would study if they were beginning their careers now.

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Five Reasons Why Network Security Training Should Be Your Next Move

4 min read

Network security training could be your ticket to a high-paying, in-demand career. Find out why and how you can start learning today for free.

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Kickstart 2025 with the Top Five in Cisco U. Essentials

2 min read

Discover the top five Learning Paths in Cisco U. Essentials for 2025, including CCNA training, cybersecurity fundamentals, programming for network engineers, application development, and SD-WAN operations.

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Everything You Want to Know About Cisco U. Capture the Flag Challenges

5 min read

Cisco U. adds Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges with domain-specific ethical hacking scenarios, enabling candidates to earn completion badges that demonstrate their skills in real-world applications.