Cisco Networking Academy offers over 100 free courses with digital certificates or badges, such as Networking Basics and Introduction to Cybersecurity. You study at your own pace.
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How long does it take?
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What are they going to ask for?
Online options and what they offer
| Option | Format | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Networking Academy | Online, at your own pace | free certificate or badge |
| Digital STARs (PNRR) | 60 hours, in libraries | basic digital skills |
| Google Career Certificates | Coursera | paid |
Everything you need to know
Cisco: Networks and Cybersecurity
The self-paced courses at netacad.com are free. Most are in English.
Good for those who want to start in the IT field.
Digital STARs in libraries
It is a 60-hour basic digital skills course, funded by PNRR and given in libraries, for people over 16 years of age.
Check the program's website to see if there's a class in your city.
Atelierul Digital is finished
The former Google Digital Workshop no longer exists, and the address now leads to Grow with Google.
There, professional certifications are obtained through Coursera and require a fee.
Online courses are not a substitute for qualifications
Online certificates help with your resume, but they are not qualification certificates.
For a regulated profession, check out the courses offered by AJOFM.
Quick tips
Use a translator;most of it is in English.
Share the badgeon your resume and LinkedIn.
Never pay fora serious selection process; it doesn't charge a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
Yes, Cisco's self-paced courses are free.
Is it in Romanian?
Most of it is in English.
Does it count as a qualification certificate?
No. It helps on your resume, but it doesn't replace qualifications.
Does Atelierul Digital still exist?
No. It was closed.