Community IT Learning Hub — Beginner Step-by-Step Guide 

Step 1 — Click “Start Here” 🖱️

• Open the Start Here — IT Learning Guide icon.
  
  

• This page will guide you step-by-step — everything you need is right here.

Step 2 — Create Your Free Cisco Networking Academy Account 

1. Click the button below:
   Sign Up for Cisco Networking Academy

2. Enter your name, email, and password.

3. Now you can access:

   • Packet Tracer usage

   • CCNA 200-301 full course

   • Cybersecurity Essentials and other free IT courses

Step 3 — Follow Jeremy’s IT Lab Tutorials (Optional) 

• Click the button below:
  Go to Jeremy’s IT Lab YouTube  for CCNA 200-301 Full Course

• Follow the beginner-friendly video tutorials.

• Packet Tracer is already installed — open it via the desktop icon.

• You can mirror what you do in Packet Tracer on the real Cisco hardware for hands-on experience.

Reset hardware after each session:

enable

write erase

reload

Step 4 — Explore Cisco Networking Academy 

• Browse dozens of free courses, including:

  • Cybersecurity Essentials

  • Digital Awareness

  • IT Fundamentals

  • Mobile Computing

• Click the button below:
  Go to Cisco Networking Academy

You can do this without Packet Tracer or combine it with virtual labs for the fastest skill growth.

Step 6 — Choose Your Learning Path

1. Jeremy’s IT Lab + Packet Tracer (hands-on practice)
   
   

2. Cisco Networking Academy courses (web-based learning)
   
   

3. Mix & Match — tutorials, virtual labs, and online courses
   
   

Either path works — real switches are a bonus.

Step 7 — Reset & Ready for Next Patron 

• Virtual labs: close or reload the file
  
  

• Real hardware: reset switches/routers using commands in Step 3
  
  

• Desktop icons always remain — ready for the next patron

Step 8 — Congratulations! 🎉

You now have:

• Practical networking skills (virtual + real)

• Access to free certified IT courses

• Self-guided training — no staff help needed

• Path to CCNA or other IT careers

Extra Tips 💡

• Always click desktop icons — nothing else is needed

• Follow this guide for every step

• Repeat labs and courses as much as you want

• Progress is automatically saved in your Cisco account