Step-by-Step: How to Get Started with Cisco Networking Academy 

New to Cisco Networking Academy? Don’t worry. Follow the steps below to create your free account and enroll in your first course today. 

Go to Visit Cisco Networking Academy and follow instructions below

On the next page, select the text that says SIGN UP. 

On the next page, fill in the information on the bottom of the page, and select CONTINUE.

(If you have a Google account, you can select the GOOGLE button to automatically create an account. If you do, skip to Step Two.) 

A page will appear called the LEARNING CATALOG: here you will find all of the courses available to you, including how long the course takes, and whether it is free or not. Select one that speaks to you the most. If you aren't sure, we recommend beginning with USING COMPUTER AND MOBILE DEVICES.

The catalog will also let you filter courses based on language, skill set, and more!

The page that opens up will describe the course to you in more detail: to start learning, select the green button labeled GET STARTED WITH SELF-PACED.

Some courses require you to attend a class led by an instructor; these courses usually charge a fee to enter, and cannot be completed at your own pace. Therefore, we recommend that you select courses with a Self-Paced option, at least for your first few!

The course will open up to the first page, which will instruct you how to continue. Follow the instructions to complete each module of the course.

Once completed, you will receive a digital badge to display on your resume!

You've successfully started your first course! You're on your way to a career in computers! 

Disclaimer:

This guide is intended to help you navigate freely available resources for IT learning and certification. All tools, courses, and tutorials referenced (such as Cisco Networking Academy, Packet Tracer, and Jeremy’s Lab) are the property of their respective creators. This guide simply provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you access and use these resources.