About Us
A South African non-profit company empowering disadvantaged people with career possibilities through digital skills aligned to digital transformation.
Study At No Cost
Access the Instructor-led Cisco Networking Academy certification paths at no cost.
Ready to begin, change, or propel your career? The Cisco Networking Academy offers certification-aligned courses in topics like cybersecurity, networking, and Python.
Donate To The Cause
Invest in the leaders of tomorrow from as little as R20 per month.
Your contribution is more than a charitable donation, it:
- helps educate children and communities for the jobs of tomorrow.
- helps play an active role in reducing unemployment.
- helps empower all people with career possibilities.
- assists in bringing the best-in-class, global technology standards locally.
- provides ongoing access for students to reskill and upskill for jobs of the future.
- provides critical digital skills irrespective of education background.
Partner With Us
By contributing to our organization, you can help us build more academies across Africa with the intention to give back to marginalized communities.
There are a number of ways in which your business can participate and partner with us on our journey.
Visit Our Academies
We are continuously expanding our reach to further impact marginalized communities through digital empowerment and access to industry aligned certifications.
Our Team
These individuals are at the forefront of our mission to empower communities through digital education, mentorship, and support.
Learn about their diverse expertise and unwavering dedication as they lead us toward a brighter future, fostering inclusivity and opportunities for all.
Our Goals
Our mission is to empower marginalized communities through digital education, mentorship, and professional support. We aim to reignite hope and create lasting positive change in the lives of individuals, promoting inclusivity and opportunities for all.
- Play an active role in reducing unemployment.
- Empower all people with career possibilities.
- Bring best-in-class, global technology standards locally.
- Educate for today and tomorrow.
- Provide ongoing access for students to reskill and upskill for jobs of the future.
- Provide critical digital skills irrespective of education background.
The Curriculum Portfolio
A comprehensive portfolio
Networking
Gain hands-on, relevant networking skills
Programmable Infrastructure
Learn programming, infrastructure automation, and Internet of Things
Cybersecurity
Learn to secure and defend networks
Operating Systems and IT
Essential skills for the digital world
Programming
Learn to code in languages like Python, C, or C++
Practice
Interactive tools and experiences build real skills, not just knowledge
Explore
Introduction to exciting opportunities in technology.
- Get Connected
- NDG Linux Unhatched
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation
- Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer
- Exploring Networking with Cisco Packet Tracer
- Exploring IoT with Cisco Packet Tracer
Career
Preparation for entry and associate level positions.
Digital Essentials
- IT Essentials
- NDG Linux Essentials
- Networking Essentials
- Cybersecurity Essentials
- PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python
Networking
- Networking Basics
- Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
- CCNA: Introduction to Networks
- CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
- CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation
- CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking (ENCOR)
- CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing (ENARSI)
Programmable Infrastructure
- Python Essentials 1
- DevNet Associate
- Workshop: Experimenting with REST APIs
- Workshop: Model-Driven Programmability
Cybersecurity
- Endpoint Security
- Network Defense
- Cyber Threat Management
- Cybersecurity Pathway
- CyberOps Associate
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
Practice
Develop skills with interactive tools and experiences.
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Gaming
- Virtual Labs
- Assessments
- Physical Equipment
Complementary offerings
Additional offerings available from partners.
NDG
- NDG Linux I
- NDG Linux II
- NDG NETLAB+
- NDG CyberOps Lab
OpenEDG
- JavaScript Essentials 1 (JSE)
- CLA: Programming Essentials in C
- CLP: Advanced Programming in C
- CPA: Programming Essentials in C++
- CPP: Advanced Programming in C++
Includes courses on NetAcad.com and SkillsForAll.com.