Cisco Networking Academy has short, free technology courses with certificates that you can start today, with no prerequisites.
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Technology options
| Programme | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Networking Academy | online, at your own pace | free |
| AWS re/Start | 12 weeks, in-person in Lagos | free |
| Google Career Certificates | Coursera, with partner scholarships | paid, with scholarships |
Everything you need to know
Cisco: start today
Courses like Introduction to Cybersecurity, Networking Essentials and Linux Unhatched are free and require no prerequisites.
When you finish, you get a certificate and digital badge.
AWS re/Start in Lagos
It's a free 12-week course, full-time and in-person, for unemployed or underemployed people. It includes a voucher for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam.
Check the AWS website for when the next cohort opens.
Google scholarships
Google Career Certificates are on Coursera and are normally paid. Google distributes scholarships in the region through partners.
You can also request financial aid directly on Coursera.
Quick tips
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Frequently asked questions
Are Cisco courses free?
Yes, the self-paced courses on netacad.com are free.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. The introductory courses have no prerequisites.
Is AWS re/Start online?
No. It's in-person, in Lagos.
Are Google certificates free?
Usually not, but there are scholarships from partners.