Cisco Networking Academy CYBER GAMES 2026
The Cyber Challenge: Defending the Digital World
Provide your students with an unparalleled, immersive learning experience by participating in the Cisco CyberGames Americas Marathon. This event is specifically designed to equip them with the practical, hands-on skills essential for identifying vulnerabilities, understanding attacker methods, and proactively protecting digital assets, making it a crucial extension of your Ethical Hacker course.
Join us and help make this an unforgettable experience for the Cisco Networking Academy community!
CYBER GAMES runs March 23 through June 14, 2026, and is built around the Ethical Hacker course on Cisco’s Networking Academy platform. Students who complete the course with 70% or higher become eligible for a Capture the Flag challenge (registration June 15–24, capped at the first 1,500 eligible students). Top 10 finishers earn a Certificate of Recognition, an Ethical Hacker Certificate voucher, and a Cisco prize kit. All participants who complete at least 25% of the CTF receive a Certificate of Participation, and everyone who passes the course earns a digital badge.
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What is the Cisco Net Academy?
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to make the internet, phones and computers work? Cisco Net Academy is an e-learning platform where you can start learning all about technology like cybersecurity, networks, and programming. Cisco is a leading technology company that makes equipment and software that powers the internet. They created Cisco Net Academy to teach people of all ages more about how our digital world works.
On Net Academy, you can take fun online courses on beginner and advanced topics. You learn at your own pace through videos, games, and activities. There are also labs where you get to try things out, like building a computer network or stopping cyber hackers! Once you finish a course, you take a test to earn a digital badge to recognize your new skills. These badges look great on a resume one day when you apply for tech jobs.
The best part is Cisco Net Academy is 100% free for students 13 and up. So whether you want to uncover the secrets of the internet, code the next big app, or protect companies from attacks, this platform lets you explore all kinds of technology careers. Educators can also access all resources to incorporate into their lesson plans in subjects like IT, computer science, and more. This helps prepare students for the real-world by teaching in-demand skills. So unlock your technology potential today with Cisco Skills for All! It’s fun, free career learning for teens and teachers alike.
What are Cisco Digital Badges?
- Cisco Net Academy digital badges are credentials you can earn to validate and communicate your skills in various technology areas. As you complete Cisco Net Academy courses and hands-on labs, you have the option to take exams and earn badges in topics like cybersecurity, networking, and programming.
- These badges serve as virtual verification that you have the knowledge and competency in specific skillsets that employers are looking for. They allow you to stand out to companies and teams hiring for tech roles.
- Cisco Net Academy is a leader in IT and cybersecurity education. By passing their exams and earning badges, you showcase real ability. Employers around the world recognize these credentials as signs you can perform the job duties.
- On top of expanding career opportunities, Cisco Net Academy badges let you highlight skills on digital profiles like LinkedIn. You can share your credentials with professional networks and demonstrate your growth over time.
- There are over 45 badges to unlock, allowing you to hone expertise in your interest areas. And they never expire, so the skills stick with you. Whether you’re a student exploring careers, a professional looking to reskill, or an educator integrating tech competencies into your teaching, Cisco Net Academy digital badges deliver flexible and pedigreed certification of your capabilities.
