Cisco Networking Academy · Skill Badge · Foundational
Cisco Networking Academy: Networking Basics
Crydd Score 83
Demand Stable
Career Value Moderate
Recognition Moderate
NetAcad Networking at a glance
- Provider
- Cisco Networking Academy
- Credential type
- Skill Badge
- Exam required
- No — course/project based
- Category
- Networking
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- Free
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- About 20–25 hours of coursework
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- Self-paced course with completion badge
- Prerequisites
- None
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Skills it covers
- Network fundamentals
- IP basics
- Home and small-office networking
Where NetAcad Networking takes you
- Network Engineer
- IT Support Specialist
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
Related certifications
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Careers NetAcad Networking leads to
The professional paths this certification genuinely serves — browse every relevant credential for each.
A sensible order
Where NetAcad Networking sits on the path — build up, then step on.
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