Imagine being the expert who keeps a factory’s automation humming or a city’s power grid secure. With Industry 4.0, the shift toward smart, automated, and connected manufacturing that is transforming the world infrastructure–skilled Operational Technology (OT) professionals are in demand.
Cisco Networking Academy now offers four Industrial and Operational Technology courses including specialized learning pathways, to equip you with the skills employers are seeking.
Why Operational Technology Matters?
Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software used to monitor and control physical devices, processes, and events in industrial environments—from smart factories to power grids. It is the backbone of modern industry. OT professionals enable data-driven decisions, boost operational efficiency, and enhance safety, making their expertise critical in today’s evolving manufacturing, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Industrial & IoT courses
Discover how IoT, AI, and Big Data are digitally transforming industries and creating exciting new career paths in this 6-hour introductory course.
Master the networking foundations needed for the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) in modern industrial infrastructures.
Master the integration of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Smart Grid technologies in a 15-hour specialized course.
Focus on factory automation, robotics, and process optimization within a modern Manufacturing IACS network.
Learn to safeguard critical industrial infrastructure and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) from cyber threats in a 25-hour specialized course.
Map of courses and certifications
