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Nobody is born technical. Start here.

Live, instructor-led classes on Cisco Networking Academy: networking, cybersecurity, web, programming and more. Built for complete beginners and for people levelling up.

Taught by a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor (Delivering Skills Academy)

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First 4 weeks in tech

Networking Basics + Introduction to Cybersecurity. A practical starter combination for exploring IT and security.

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Learning tracks

A wide range of technology skills, organised into five learning paths.

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Hours are shown only after confirmation against the current NetAcad course listing.

Track
Level
Type
Status
TaughtOpen

Computer Hardware Basics

Explore the parts inside computers and mobile devices, how they work together, and basic approaches to diagnosing common hardware issues.

Track A · Beginner · NetAcad 6 hoursApply
TaughtOpen

Networking Basics

Start with network devices, media, and protocols, then follow how data moves and how network applications support everyday tasks.

Track A · Beginner · NetAcad 22 hoursApply
TaughtOpen

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Learn core cybersecurity ideas for protecting personal digital life and understand the kinds of security challenges organisations face.

Track B · Beginner · NetAcad 6 hoursApply
TaughtOpen

HTML Essentials

Learn to structure web pages with HTML, progressing from elements and tags to forms, tables, and multimedia content.

Track D · Beginner · NetAcad 30 hours · Laptop neededApply
TaughtWaitlist

CSS Essentials

Coming soon. The course covers CSS styling, page layouts, responsive design, and animation; join the waitlist for class updates.

Track D · Beginner · NetAcad 30 hours · Laptop neededJoin waitlist
Facilitated: guided self-paced with weekly supportWaitlist

Python Essentials 1

Learn programming fundamentals with Python, including variables, control flow, data structures, functions, and simple problem-solving techniques.

Track E · Beginner · NetAcad 30 hours · Laptop neededJoin waitlist
Facilitated: guided self-paced with weekly supportWaitlist

Introduction to Modern AI

Explore everyday uses of AI, try tools for image recognition and translation, and practise writing clearer prompts for chatbots.

Track E · Beginner · NetAcad 6 hoursJoin waitlist

Pricing and corps-member rate

Cisco Networking Academy course content is free to learners. Any fee pays for the instructor-led class: live sessions, lab support, marking, accountability, and enrolment into a NetAcad class with a badge on completion. No payment is collected on this site.

You will only ever be asked to pay after I confirm your seat on WhatsApp from +234 706 533 0591.

Corps-member rate available — details on WhatsApp. Select your course and learner type on the application form to see the current configured rate.

Open to students, professionals, career-switchers, business owners and corps members. Corps members get a reduced rate.

About the instructor

Odiete Oghenesuvwetoba Efemena is a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor (Delivering Skills Academy). He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Delta State University (2:1), is an ICAN Associate Accounting Technician, and is a CISA candidate. Classes welcome learners with different backgrounds and goals. About Odiete · LinkedIn.

Questions

Is Cisco Networking Academy course content free?

Yes. The course content is free to learners. Any class fee is for instructor-led sessions, lab support, marking, accountability, and enrolment into a class with a badge on completion.

Do I get a certificate?

You can earn a Cisco digital badge when you complete a course. A course badge is not a Cisco certification exam such as CCNA.

Can I learn on my phone?

Some beginner theory can be studied on a phone. Most hands-on labs and Packet Tracer activities need a laptop.

When are classes held?

Live sessions are planned for weekday evenings around work, study, CDS and PPA commitments. Cohort details are confirmed before a seat is offered.

What does facilitated mean?

Facilitated courses are guided self-paced study with weekly check-ins and help when you have questions. The course is not presented as a taught class.

How do fees and payment work?

There is no payment on this site. You will only be asked to pay after your seat is confirmed on WhatsApp from +234 706 533 0591.

Do I need to be a corps member?

No. The classes are open to everyone. Corps members can apply for a reduced rate.

I have never done anything technical. Can I really start?

Yes. Track A and beginner courses start with familiar ideas and do not assume prior technical study. You can begin with the basics and build from there.

Is it only networking and cybersecurity?

No. The catalogue also includes web, programming, AI and industrial systems. The course quiz can help you choose a starting point.

Are you part of Cisco?

No. These classes are independently run using Cisco Networking Academy course content. Cisco and Cisco Networking Academy are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.

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