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Entrepreneurship

By Cisco Networking Academy


The launching pad course for your great idea

It takes more than a single great idea to become a successful entrepreneur. The winding road between idea and execution requires business acumen, financial skills, and most importantly the right mind-set. This knowledge can not only set you apart, but set up your technology venture for greater success. So, why not benefit from a course that’s made for you, jump-starting your ideas, and arming you with the right skills to take the next step with more self-confidence. No prerequisites required.

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Length: 
15 hours
Cost: 
Free*
Level: 
Intermediate
Learning Type: 
Instructor-led
Online self-paced
*Self-paced classes at NetAcad.com are free. Cost for Instructor-led classes is determined by the school.
You'll learn these core skills

Increase your self-confidence and personal ambition.

Learn what it takes to start different kinds of businesses.

Improve leadership skills and financial literacy.

Become more customer-focused.

Accelerate your career with Networking Academy

Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program for learning institutions and individuals worldwide. Self-paced courses are designed to take at your own pace, at any point in your career journey. More than 7 million people have joined Networking Academy and become a force for change in the global economy since 1997.
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"Don't be intimidated if you lack networking experience. Academy courses teach from the ground up. It's not easy, but when you come out, you have real-life skills that you can take directly to employers."
Kyle Thoms, NetAcad Alum
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Certificate of completion

Get a certificate of completion when you complete the course. Then add your coursework to LinkedIn so that hiring recruiters can find you for potential job opportunities.