Networking · Cisco course
Networking Essentials
A professional course from Cisco Networking Academy, delivered by Akili Za Kesho. Monthly intake, evening & weekend classes.
Free to apply · pay only after you're accepted · certification exams taken separately

- Length
- ≈ 70 hours
- Level
- Beginner
- Language
- English
- Format
- Instructor-led
What you will learn
Build the networks the world runs on.
- How networks connect people, devices and services
- Hands-on practice with Cisco tools and labs
- Cisco course certificate and digital badge
Course details
- Length
- About 70 hours of study
- Level
- Beginner
- Language
- English
- How it runs
- Instructor-led, online, with hands-on labs
- Schedule
- Monthly intake, evening & weekend classes
- Before you start
- None.
- What it leads to
- CCNA and network technician roles.
- You earn
- A Cisco course certificate and digital badge
Questions people ask
How much does Networking Essentials cost?
UGX 800,000 per course. It is free to apply and you pay only after you are accepted. You can pay by Mobile Money or card, in up to 4 instalments.
When does the next Networking Essentials class start?
New intake every month. Apply now — we place you in the next class. Monthly intake, evening & weekend classes.
Do I need experience first?
None.
How are classes run?
Instructor-led, online, with hands-on labs. Classes are in English.
What do I get at the end?
A Cisco Networking Academy course certificate and a digital badge when you complete the course.
Is the certification exam included?
Certification exams are not part of the training fee. You book and pay for the exam separately, for example at our partner AFRALTI or a Pearson VUE test centre.
How do I apply?
Press Apply, fill in the short form with this course already chosen, and we reply by email. Applying is free.