Free course

C++ Essentials 1 (Cisco Networking Academy)

Cisco Networking Academy

Open. No closing date published. No fee to apply Last checked 19 Oct

At a glance

Deadline: Open. No closing date published.
Fee: No fee to apply
Who may apply: We have not recorded any requirements yet. Read them on Cisco Networking Academy's own page before you apply.
Where: Online, self-paced (needs a computer)

A free, self-paced Cisco Networking Academy course. An introduction to programming with the C++ language. About 42 hours, beginner level, with a certificate of completion and a digital badge at the end. You need a free Networking Academy account, and no school or payment is involved.

The facts

What you get: Free
Where: Online, self-paced (needs a computer)
How long: 42 hours, Beginner

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How we checked this

This was opened and verified at Cisco Networking Academy's own website on 19 October 2026: it was real, still open, and open to people from African countries. If anything here is wrong, tell us.