Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer
Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer is a free foundational-level course from Cisco Networking Academy, typically completed in 2 hours (around 2 study hours).
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Level
- Foundational
- Study hours
- 2 hours
- Provider
- Cisco Networking Academy
About this course
Quick-start course teaching the basics of Cisco Packet Tracer — the free network simulator used for hands-on networking practice.
What you will be able to do
- Explain core cloud service and deployment models
- Explain the role in plain terms and identify your next learning step
- Deploy and manage basic cloud workloads
- Assemble portfolio evidence you can explain and defend at interview
Highlights
- Free Packet Tracer
- 2-hour primer
- Hands-on labs
- Foundation for NetAcad
Questions people ask
How much does Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer cost?
Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer is free. Some providers charge separately for a verified certificate.
How long does Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer take?
The provider lists 2 hours. That works out at roughly 2 study hours in total.
Is Getting Started With Cisco Packet Tracer suitable for beginners?
It is pitched at foundational level, so some prior experience helps.
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