Cisco just announced massive changes for 2026, including free AI training, a new Ethical Hacking certificate, and the return of the Wireless track. In this video, I sit down with Ryan and Lacey from Cisco to break down the biggest updates to the certification portfolio since 2020. Whether you are looking to break into Red Teaming with the new Ethical Hacker track, recertify your CCNA/CCNP using free CE credits, or master the new AI infrastructure, this guide covers everything you need to know to level up your career for free. 

What's Inside:
• Free AI Training: How to get 16+ CE credits through the new RevUp program.
• Ethical Hacking: Details on the new "Red Team" certificate and where to find the free course.
• Wireless is Back: The return of the CCNP and CCIE Wireless tracks.
• Cybersecurity Overhaul: CyberOps is evolving into CCNA/CCNP Cybersecurity.
• Recertification Hack: How to use these free courses to renew your existing certifications without paying for exams.

Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam

// FREE courses //
Cisco AI Technical Practitioner | AITECH: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-ai-technical-practitioner-20806
Cisco AI Business Practitioner | AIBIZ: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-ai-business-practitioner-20706
Free Ethical Hacking Course: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/ethical-hacker/index.html
Understanding Cisco Network Automation Essentials (DEVNAE): https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/foryou/devnae
Blog entry about Rev Up: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D5QO00001uCFKp0AO/-learn-and-earn-up-to-16-continuing-education-ce-credits-with-the-latest-rev-up-to-recert-genai-launching-today-

// Other courses - NOT free //
Cisco Silicon One for AI Networking | DCSOAI: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-silicon-one-ai-networking-21045
Enhancing Cisco Security Solutions with Splunk | ECSS: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-splunk-ai-operations-21011
Cisco Silicon One for AI Networking | DCSOAI: https://u.cisco.com/paths/enhancing-cisco-security-solutions-with-data-analytics-10327
CCNA Automation: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/automation/ccna-automation/index.html
Programming for Network Engineers | PRNE: https://u.cisco.com/paths/programming-network-engineers-7

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// Lacey Senko SOCIAL //
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// Websites and YouTube Channel links //
Career Map / Path: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/certifications/career-path.pdf
Learn Cisco:  https://www.youtube.com/@CiscoUtube
Cisco U:  https://u.cisco.com/
Cisco Networking Academy:  https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/training/netacad/index.html
Cisco Learning Network:  https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
Netacad:  https://www.netacad.com
Cisco Learning Community: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
Free Ethical Hacking Course: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/ethical-hacker/index.html

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// MENU //
0:00 - Coming Up
0:36 - Introduction
0:48 - Rev Up Updates
02:36 - What are CE Credits?
03:27 - Cisco Learning Network Community
06:14 - How Cisco CCNA Changes Lives
07:06 - Cisco Live Announcements Training
12:04 - Navigating Cisco Learning Network Site
14:25 - CiscoU Free Account 
14:49 - Cyber & AI Security Learning Track
17:16 - Ethical Hacker Certificate
19:16 - Everything under the Learn with Cisco Brand
21:20 - Passing of Knowledge through Cisco
23:13 - Where Does a Person Start?
24:35 - Parting Words

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David Bombal

Cisco has launched extensive free training programs including ethical hacking courses, AI certifications (AI Tech and AI Biz), and updated certification tracks for automation, cybersecurity, collaboration, and wireless networking. The RevUp program offers quarterly free training with continuing education credits that can help recertify CCIEs and CCNAs. New certifications include CCNA/CCNP Automation (formerly DevNet), CCNA/CCNP Cyber Security, AI Infrastructure Specialist, and a challenge-based Ethical Hacker certificate. Training is available through Cisco Networking Academy (for students as young as 14), Cisco U (for professionals), and the Cisco Learning Network community with 1.7 million members.

Official Cisco Ethical Hacking Course Is FREE