Badges and Certifications

Earn digital badges and certifications to verify your knowledge and skills.

Global Curriculum & Exam Partners

Cisco Networking Academy does not build all of its content alone. For specialised subject areas, Cisco partners with globally recognised organisations that are themselves leaders in curriculum development, skills assessment, and professional certification.

When you study programming, Linux, English for IT, or digital literacy on netacad.az, your course was co-developed by the same organisation that sets the global certification standard in that field. These partnerships mean that every course is aligned to real industry benchmarks — and the certificate or badge you earn carries the weight of that alignment. Beyond curriculum, Cisco also works with trusted partners for exam delivery, digital badge issuance, and career placement — completing the full journey from learning to employment.

Digital Badges

Validate the knowledge and skills you’ve gained and show your commitment to continuous learning. Digital badges issued by Cisco are completely free and easy to share on your social media, email signature, resume, or website.

Earn a green digital badge for each introductory course you successfully complete. Our beginner courses are a great way to learn about interesting topics in the field of tech and find a direction you want to pursue.

Earn a blue digital badge for each career-oriented course you successfully complete to show you've gained technical, job-relevant skills. Many of our courses align with industry-recognized certifications and job roles.

Earn a gray digital badge for each professional skills course you successfully complete. Complement your technical training out in the job market as a well-rounded candidate.

Certifications

Certifications are proof of your knowledge, aptitude, and a lifelong learning mentality that puts you ahead of the competition. Many of our courses align to industry-recognized certifications and are a great way to get your career in tech started.

Level Certification Course(s)
Entry Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking Network Technician Career Path, or Networking Essentials
Associate Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CCNA: Introduction to Networks,
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials,
CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
CCNA Automation DevNet Associate
Professional Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (350-401 ENCOR) CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking
Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing
Level Certification Course(s)
Entry Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path, or Cybersecurity Essentials
Associate CCNA Cybersecurity CyberOps Associate
Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking Ethical Hacker
Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Career Path
Level Certification Course(s)
Entry Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support IT Support Specialist Career Path or IT Support Essentials
CompTIA A+ IT Essentials
Linux Professional Institute Linux Essentials Linux Essentials
Associate Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 Linux 1,
Linux 2
Level Certification Course(s)
Entry WDE – Certified Entry-Level Web Developer HTML Essentials
Associate WDA – Certified Associate Web Developer CSS Essentials
Entry JSE – Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer JavaScript Essentials 1
Associate JSA – Certified Associate JavaScript Programmer JavaScript Essentials 2
Entry PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer Python Essentials 1
Associate PCAP – Certified Associate Python Programmer Python Essentials 2
Entry CLE – C Certified Entry-Level Programmer C Essentials 1
Associate CLA – C Certified Associate Programmer C Essentials 2
CLP – C Certified Professional Programmer C Advanced
Entry CPE – C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer C++ Essentials 1
Associate CPA – C++ Certified Associate Programmer C++ Essentials 2
CPP – C++ Certified Professional Programmer C++ Advanced
Level Certification Course(s)
Entry English for IT B1 / GSE 36-49 English for IT: Describing and Comparing,
English for IT: Advice and Time,
English for IT: Needs and Responsibilities,
English for IT: People and Quantities
Associate English for IT B1+ / GSE 43-58 English for IT 1
English for IT B2 / GSE 59-75 English for IT 2
Level Certification Course(s)
Entry OpenEDG Digital Literacy Digital Awareness,
Using Computer and Mobile Devices,
Create Digital Content Communicate and Collaborate Online,
Digital Safety and Security Awareness

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Curriculum & Certification Partners

Cisco Networking Academy courses are co-developed with globally recognised organisations that set the certification standards in their respective fields — ensuring every course is aligned to real industry benchmarks.

OpenEDG Python Institute

Global authority on Python programming education and certification. Co-develops the Python Essentials course series for Cisco Networking Academy.

OpenEDG C++ Institute

Global authority on Python programming education and certification. Co-develops the Python Essentials course series for Cisco Networking Academy.

OpenEDG JS Institute

Dedicated to advancing JavaScript education worldwide. Co-develops the JavaScript Essentials course series for Cisco Networking Academy.

OpenEDG

Parent organisation behind the Python, C++, and JS Institutes. Direct co-developer of the English for IT and Digital Literacy course collections.

NDG Network Development Group

Co-develops the Linux course series and provides the embedded virtual Linux lab environment used across all NetAcad Linux courses.

Linux Professional Institute (LPI)

The world’s first and largest vendor-neutral Linux certification body. Provides the global certification framework that the NetAcad Linux courses are aligned to.

CompTIA

World’s leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certification. The IT Essentials course on Cisco Networking Academy aligns to the CompTIA A+ certification.

Exam & Badge Delivery Partners

Beyond curriculum, Cisco Networking Academy works with a wider ecosystem of partners to ensure every learner can move from course completion all the way through to certified employment.

Credly

All Cisco NetAcad course completion badges are issued and hosted through Credly, allowing learners to share verified digital credentials on LinkedIn and professional profiles.

Pearson VUE

Cisco certification exams including CCST, CCNA, and CCNP are delivered through the Pearson VUE global network of testing centres in 180+ countries.

Certiport

CCST entry-level certification exams are also available through Certiport, with a network of authorised testing centres including academic institutions and schools.

OpenEDG TestNow

OpenEDG certification exams for Python, C/C++, JavaScript, web development, English for IT, and Digital Literacy are delivered through the TestNow online testing service and Pearson VUE.

Why Certify?

Earn industry-recognized credentials to show the value of your skills.

91%

of hiring managers report certification is an important criterion for hiring.

92%

of certified individuals feel more confident in their abilities after earning certifications.

20%

How much experts say you can boost your salary by earning a certification.