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Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program
Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program
Take your networking skills to the next level with the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) training program, designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of Cisco Catalyst Center and its latest features and capabilities.

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Help Us Keep You in the AI Driver’s Seat
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Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco
Breaking Down Barriers, Welcoming New Talent: Celebrate International Girls in ICT Day with Cisco
Join us as we come together in celebration of International Girls in ICT Day to inspire and empower the future leaders of technology, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be part of this transformative journey.
Advice from a CCIE: How to Carve Your Path to Cisco Certification Success
4 min read
Discover the journey of a CCIE Service Provider certification holder and learn his secrets to Cisco certification success.
Network Engineers: I Don’t Want to Be an AI Babysitter
9 min read
As AI transforms the tech landscape, network engineers should embrace AI as a resource, rather than their replacement.
Join us in the Cisco U. Spotlight
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There's something for every tech learner at Cisco U. Spotlight, a free virtual event on April 24, 2025. Explore this year's key themes and save your spot today.
Adaptability: The Must-Have Skill for Network Engineers in the AI Era
4 min read
Discover how you can embrace the AI era and thrive as a network engineer in "The AI Break," a new blog series from the mind of Kareem Iskander, Lead Technical Advocate.
Unlock the AI Skills to Transform Your Data Center with Cisco U.
2 min read
Unlock your potential with Cisco U's AI essentials course. Dive into hands-on learning, engage with real-world applications, and earn valuable Continuing Education (CE) credits—free until March 24, 2025.
Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE
6 min read
Technical expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven world, with new insights and key updates for CCIEs to prepare for the future.
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.
Game On: Embark on a New Hacking Mission in Cisco U.
1 min read
It’s time to bring in the new with our next ethical hacking Capture the Flag challenge in Cisco U., Pentest Quest - Nmap & Kali.
Rev Up to Recert: Harness the Skills to Power AI Infrastructure
2 min read
Introducing Rev Up to Recert: AI, featuring 34 hours of free learning, earning active Cisco certification holders up to 34 Continuing Education credits—for free.