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Bridging the Skills-to-Jobs Gap with a Learning Continuum Approach

Bridging the Skills-to-Jobs Gap with a Learning Continuum Approach

National Online Learning Day is a time to celebrate the latest iterations of educational technology. At Cisco, Skills For All and Cisco U. are making tech learning more accessible than ever before, with a learning continuum that bridges the gap and guides aspiring and current IT professionals to reach their career and certification goals.

The Journey to CCIE Certification, a Personal Story

The Journey to CCIE Certification, a Personal Story

Cisco Designated VIP Christian Kellerer, CCIE #65551, shares his Cisco certification journey, how he refused to give up on the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification, and the "simple" 7-step strategy that helped him pass the lab exam.

How to run Cisco Modeling Labs in the Cloud

How to run Cisco Modeling Labs in the Cloud

Deploy your Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) instance to AWS Cloud with this step-by-step guide.

August 29, 2023

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My Experience as a First-Time Cisco Live Speaker

When Akhila stepped into tech, she never expected to present at Cisco Live so early in her career. Little did she know, the experience as a Cisco Live speaker would surpass all of her expectations.

August 23, 2023

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Celebrating 30 Years of the CCIE Certification Program

This year, we celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the CCIE certification. Let’s look back at where we came from—and how far we’ve come. 

August 15, 2023

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Making Your First Terraform File Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

Gain momentum on your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) journey as Quinn Snyder, Sr. Technical Advocate, Learning & Certifications, offers a beginner's look at Terraform.

August 10, 2023

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Inside the Cisco Modeling Labs 2.6 Workbench Revamp

CML 2.6 arrives with enhanced UI, accessibility, and more functionality than ever before.

August 2, 2023

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New Entry-Level Cisco Certifications: CCST Gains Ground

Cisco is on a mission to empower all people with career possibilities. Now, with the recent release of two new entry-level Cisco certifications, we're building a career pathway into tech for learners from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

July 28, 2023

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A Technical Look at IPSEC VPN Tunnel Creation

Explore the IPSEC VPN tunnel creation process, including "Phase 1" and "Phase 2," how Security Associations are impacted when ACLs identify "interesting traffic," and even the packets involved in the communications.

July 26, 2023

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Trusted Training for Trusted Solutions:
Cisco Validated Framework Tutorials on Cisco U.

Explore Cisco Validated Framework (CVF) tutorials on Cisco U. for expert guidance in deploying trusted solutions. Gain insights and best practices for AWS, Azure, and OpenShift deployments. Join CVF communities on Cisco Learning Network and create your free Cisco U. account today.

July 19, 2023

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Rev Up and Race to Recertification with 56 Free Continuing Education Credits

Introducing the 'Rev Up to Recert Bonus' program, a free way for active Cisco certification holders to refresh their skills, refine their knowledge, and fast-track their recertification journey.

July 13, 2023

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Embracing the Cloud Era with the New CCIE Collaboration Certification

Embracing a cloud-native framework, Cisco Learning and Certifications is taking strides to modernize the CCIE certification experience, ensuring it stays relevant and empowers the next generation of CCIE certification holders.