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Par Merat

Vice President

Learn with Cisco

Par Merat is the vice president of Learn with Cisco, an organization that brings together Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco U., Cisco Certifications, and the Cisco Learning Network, the professional community to help students and IT professionals learn, innovate and grow. As the leader of Learn with Cisco, Par’s mission is to transform Cisco’s externally facing upskilling initiatives into powerful engines for business growth and social good. She works to bridge the digital skills gap by providing continuous learning and industry-leading certifications to Cisco’s customers, partners and the global workforce. Par is a lifelong learning and technology advocate, and a Cisco veteran with a depth and breadth of experience. She led the Collaboration independent software vendor program, established Cisco’s successful SolutionsPlus program, co-founded Cisco DevNet, and led the DevNet Partner Transformation initiative. Par has been with Cisco for more than 15 years, serving a variety of leadership roles including Senior Director of DevNet CX Community & Ecosystems, with a focus on business development and leading partner-centric programs. She was a Senior Director of Business Development and Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Operations for Cisco DevNet, and Senior Manager of Business Development for the Cisco Collaboration Technology Group. Prior to joining Cisco, Par directed business development strategy at Vovida Networks and was a regional sales leader for Digital Publishing Systems at Xerox. Par is a native Californian, based in the San Francisco Bay area. She has long been an active member and a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul, which provides assistance to those in need. When Par is not working, you can find her sailing on the San Francisco Bay or hiking with her Airedale Terrier.

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May 9, 2023

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The Bridge to Accessible and Inclusive Learning for All  

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Passionate about creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and driving positive change in the world, we are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Coursera, enabling learners from around the world to access Cisco's top-quality learning content in Network Automation and Cybersecurity.

May 24, 2023

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Welcome to Cisco U.

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Cisco U. subscriptions provide IT training for individuals and teams, with personalized recommendations, a catalog of Cisco content, and worldwide community connections.

January 24, 2023

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New Entry-Level Cisco Certifications to Start Your IT Career

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Cisco Networking Academy and Cisco Learning & Certifications introduce two new, entry-level Certified Support Technician certifications focused on entry-level tech job seekers, career changers, and even college and high school students.

November 7, 2022

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Meet Cisco U. at Cisco Connect in Cancún, Mexico

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If you are heading to Cancún for Cisco Connect this week, be sure to visit the Cisco U. Theatre for a quick 15-minute overview of our new digital learning experience.

February 28, 2023

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Meet Cisco U.
Tech Learning, Shaped to You

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Cisco's new digital learning experience, Cisco U., is a learning experience built around the learner and designed to work for everyone’s unique journey; with quick-start pre-skill assessments, modular learning, advanced search, and a focus on goal-setting.

May 5, 2022

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Inspiration Through Stories of Accomplishment

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Whether you are beginning your learning journey, taking courses through Cisco Networking Academy, or a seasoned security engineer looking to learn new skills in NetDevOps, Cisco training and certification programs offer a path to the technology career you have always wanted.

October 12, 2021

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Cisco DevNet Expert: Your career-changing certification

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The new Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certification recognizes NetDevOps leaders with the expertise to leverage automation methodologies, technologies and practices to improve networking—securely and at scale.

September 21, 2021

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A Certified Way to Set Yourself Apart: IT Professionals Day

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Celebrate IT Professionals Day with Cisco Learning & Certifications. Want to become Cisco certified or continue your learning journey? Enter the IT Professionals Day Giveaway drawing for a free Cisco certification exam voucher!

January 15, 2021

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A New Year Calls for a New DevNet Partner Specialization

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With evolution comes growth and our inherent desire to find ways to improve and evolve our business. Read more about specific ways being DevNet Specialized has helped our partners Natilik and Comtec in 2021.