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.

Explore

The basic entry level courses to begin exploring Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Computer Hardware Basics
• Operating System Basics
• Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation

Packet Tracer

Practice networking, IoT, and cybersecurity skills with Cisco Packet Tracer, a powerful simulation and visualization tool. Enroll in Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer to download the latest version of the Packet Tracer.

• 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

Professional Skills 

Cultivate communication, collaboration, and adaptability to stand out in the job market and accelerate your career. 

• Discovering Entrepreneurship
• Engaging Stakeholders for Success
• English for IT 1
• English for IT 2

Data Science

• Introduction to Data Science
• Data Analytics Essentials

Programming Languages

• Python Essentials 1
• Python Essentials 2
• JavaScript Essentials 1

Programming Languages Certifications

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

Digital Essentials

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

• Ethical Hacker

Network Technician Career Path

Networks keep the digital world connected. Learn how networks work and gain employable skills to start your tech career.

• Networking Basics
• Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
• Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
• Network Support and Security
• Network Technician Career Path Exam
• Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
• The bridge between talent and employment

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway

Cyber attacks increase with every digital connection made around the world. Learn how to protect and defend an organization and gain employable skills to start your cyber career.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Networking Basics
• Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
• Endpoint Security
• Network Defense
• Cyber Threat Management
• Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career Path Exam
• Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity
• The bridge between talent and employment

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
20. United Tribes Technical College