What types of free courses is Cisco offering?
Cisco has a training area that is completely free and without any commitment. That is, they are open courses without conditions a posteriori. You just have to choose the theme and start learning the lesson. Within the courses there are different durations, levels, languages… In Spanish there are 17 courses available.
- Two levels: beginner and intermediate
- Courses from three hours to forty hours
- Various topics such as network defenses, entrepreneurship, Python programming, Internet of Things, device security…
How to access these courses directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac
The courses are available online, so You can do them from anywhere and on any device. Would you rather be more diligent? Then using a Mac is a good idea. Would you like to make the most of those dead moments on public transport? Then an iPhone or iPad are the best choice.
- Access the Web page from Cisco Academy
- Check the language and your level in the filters
- Choose any of the courses
With this done, you can start learning. Within the course you will have a brief itinerary to see if you like itIf this is the case, you will need to click on “Get Started” to sign up for the course. You will be asked to register in order to save your progress. You can use any email address or sign in with Google for added convenience.
Once inside the course, you will have the different sections with text and images. Depending on the density, it will take you longer or shorter to finish it. The important thing is that you train in what you really like and you need to progress professionally and personally. In my particular case, I have started the “Entrepreneurship” course and I am already taking notes on my iPad about the most important lessons.