Alright, fellow tech enthusiasts and certification warriors! As your marketing project manager, I’m here to share an exciting opportunity that’s available now from Learn with Cisco.
Let’s be real. The data center isn’t just a room full of blinking lights; it’s the beating heart of pretty much everything. And if your foundational skills aren’t rock-solid, you’re building on quicksand.
You know it, I know it, and frankly, your career knows it. But don’t sweat it, because I’m here with a powerful option: a one-time, free opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Rev Up to Recert: DC Foundation
Introducing Rev Up to Recert: DC Foundation, featuring the latest Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) Learning Path in Cisco U. Read on to learn more about this round of Rev Up to Recert, how we are empowering you to forge expertise, confidence, and hands-on experience with data center technologies, and what you need to know to start learning—and earning Continuing Education (CE) credits—for free.
Build foundational data center knowledge that’s critical for your career
From November 3, 2025, to January 5, 2026, you have an exclusive window to dive deep into the essentials of Cisco data center technologies. And yes, you read that right—access is completely free during this period.
This isn’t just a quick refresh; it’s intensive skill-building. We’re talking:
- Data Center Networking & Cloud Computing: Grasp the core foundations.
- Cisco Nexus Products: Master basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools.
- Virtualization: Understand switch, machine, and network virtualization concepts.
- Storage Area Networking (SAN): Explore storage connectivity options within the data center.
- Automation & Cloud Computing: Learn protocols, solutions, and designs crucial for entry-level data center roles.
- Cisco ACI: Develop an understanding of Application Centric Infrastructure.
All this, packed into 19 expert-led courses, 16 hands-on labs, and 12 assessments, is designed to give you over 33 hours of learning. This isn’t just theory; it’s practical, real-world knowledge that makes you indispensable.
Earn Continuing Education credits and streamline your recertification
Here’s the strategic advantage: completing the DCFNDU Learning Path earns you 25 Continuing Education (CE) credits. That’s right, you can apply these credits toward recertifying at the Associate or Professional level, keeping your valuable Cisco certifications active and demonstrating your continued expertise.
To put that into perspective:
- Associate-level certifications require 30 CE credits. This program gets you most of the way there!
- Specialist-level certifications require 40 CE credits.
- Professional-level certifications require 80 CE credits.
Tip: To confirm you are eligible to recertify, we recommend you take a moment to verify your current recertification requirements.
Consider it a dual achievement: you significantly upgrade your data center expertise AND you efficiently meet your recertification requirements. It’s a powerful career move.
This one-time, limited-time opportunity is your chance to invest in your professional growth, completely free. Don’t let your skills stagnate. The data center world is evolving at warp speed, and you need to be ahead of the curve.
In the famous words of Charles Dickens, “Procrastination is the thief of time.” Here’s how to get started today:
- Log in to Cisco U. using the email address and password associated with your Cisco account (and ensure your CCO ID is linked to your active certification for those CE credits!).
- Access the Learning Path: Start the DCFNDU Learning Path now
While you’re at it, don’t forget to bookmark our Rev Up To Recert Community. Connect with peers, share your progress, and get the encouragement you need. Because even the most brilliant minds benefit from a little camaraderie.
Keep the credits rolling: More ways to advance your skills
Looking to stack even more CE credits or broaden your horizons? We’ve got you covered:
- Network Automation: Register for and complete the free Understanding Cisco Network Automation Essentials (DEVNAE) Learning Path on Cisco U. to earn another 24 CE credits.
- Specialized Training: Explore additional low-cost options at the Cisco Learning Network Store, including on-demand technical courses like Introducing Cisco Cloud Consumer Security (SECICC) and Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC).
- Hands-on Labs: Dive into our Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) Learning Paths for practical experience. CML is an excellent way to start labbing for free with courses like:
- Introduction to Network Simulations with Cisco Modeling Labs (CMLLAB)
- Administering Cisco Modeling Labs (CMLADM)
- Advanced Automation with Cisco Modeling Labs (CMLAPI)
- Flexible Learning: Discover more virtual or instructor-led training options tailored to your needs at Learning Locator.
So, what are you waiting for? Start building your DC foundation today. By January 5, your skills will be stronger, more solid, and utterly unshakeable. And when the data center of tomorrow needs you, you’ll be ready. Now, let’s rev up those skills!
Rev Up to Recert: Data Center Foundation | Learn and earn 25 Continuing Education credits
Enjoy free access to the Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations | DCFNDU Learning Path until January 5, 2026
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