North Dakota Citizens Skills for All

Welcome to the North Dakota Citizens Skills for All Resource Page

Designed for learner success, Skills for All provides free, quality, self-paced online learning aligned to industry jobs and connects learners to in-demand entry-level IT jobs, industry certifications, and valuable career resources. Skills for All from Cisco Networking Academy gives learners everywhere — from all backgrounds and experiences — a pathway to a career in technology.

Updated Skills for All Courses Spring 2023

Explore

The basic entry level courses to begin exploring Cybersecurity.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Computer Hardware Basics
• Operating System Basics
• Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation
• Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer
• Exploring Networking with Cisco Packet Tracer
• Exploring Internet of Things With Cisco Packet Tracer
• Introduction to Packet Tracer Exam

Digital Essentials

More in-depth course content to begin possible career exploration.

• Networking Essentials
• Cybersecurity Essentials

Data Science

• Introduction to Data Science
• Data Analytics Essentials

Networking

A deeper exploration of Networking.

• Networking Basics
• Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
• Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting

Programming Languages

The programming languages courses have industry certifications available.

• Python Essentials 1
• Python Essentials 2

Programming Languages Certifications

• Python Essentials 1Industry Certification
• Python Essentials 2Industry Certification

Cybersecurity Pathway

The full cybersecurity pathway that with an option for an industry certification.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity (course)
• A Future-Proof Career (video)
• The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape (video)
• The Anatomy of an Attacker (video)
• Networking Basics (course)
• Networking Devices and Initial Configuration (course)
• Endpoint Security (course)
• Network Defense (course)
• Cyber Threat Management (course)
• Cybersecurity Pathway Exam
• Certification: IT Specialist – Cybersecurity (resource)
• A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional (video)
• Connecting to Jobs (video)
• The Bridge Between Talent and Employment (resource)

Explore the ND Start Engineering Cybersecurity Career Guide to learn more about the Cybersecurity landscape and opportunities for your future.

Thank you to our Cisco Network Academies in North Dakota who support the efforts of this Cisco Skills for All Citizens Initiative:

1. Bismarck Career Academy
2. Bismarck State College
3. Fargo South High School
4. Grand Forks Public Schools
5. Grand Forks Red River
6. Hankinson Public School
7. Lake Region State College/Lake Area Vo-Tech
8. Minot Public Schools
9. New Rockford-Sheyenne School District #2
10. New Salem-Almont High School
11. North Dakota Career and Technical Education
12. NDIT-EduTech
13. North Dakota State College of Science
14. Sheyenne Valley Area CTC
15. Sitting Bull College
16. Turtle Mountain Community College
17. University of Mary
18. West Fargo Public Schools
19. Williston State College