Cisco Networking Academy has 100+ free courses with certificates or digital badges, such as Networking Basics and Introduction to Cybersecurity. You study at your own pace.
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Online options and what they offer
| Option | Format | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 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: networking and cybersecurity
The self-paced courses on netacad.com are free. Most are in English.
Great for those who want to start in IT.
Digital STARs in libraries
It's a 60-hour basic digital skills course, funded by PNRR and offered in libraries, for people over 16.
Check the program's website to see if there's a class in your city.
Atelierul Digital is gone
Google's former Atelierul Digital no longer exists and the address now leads to Grow with Google.
There, professional certificates are offered through Coursera and are paid.
Online doesn't replace vocational qualification
Online certificates help your resume, but they are not vocational qualification certificates.
For a regulated profession, check AJOFM courses.
Quick tips
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Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, Cisco's self-paced courses are free.
Is it in Romanian?
Most are in English.
Counts as a vocational qualification certificate?
No. It helps your resume but doesn't replace vocational qualification.
Does Atelierul Digital still exist?
No. It was closed.