Where Beginners Should Start (NetAcad Paths)

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-te... Cisco AI Business Practitioner | AIBIZ: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-ai-bu... Free Ethical Hacking Course: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/lear... Understanding Cisco Network Automation Essentials (DEVNAE): https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/f... Blog entry about Rev Up: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/q... // Other courses - NOT free // Cisco Silicon One for AI Networking | DCSOAI: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-silic... Enhancing Cisco Security Solutions with Splunk | ECSS: https://u.cisco.com/paths/cisco-splun... Cisco Silicon One for AI Networking | DCSOAI: https://u.cisco.com/paths/enhancing-c... CCNA Automation: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/lear... Programming for Network Engineers | PRNE: https://u.cisco.com/paths/programming... // Ryan Rose’s SOCIAL // LinkedIn: / ryanrose3 Cisco Blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/author/ryanrose X: https://x.com/RyanRose // Lacey Senko SOCIAL // LinkedIn: / laceycsenko // Websites and YouTube Channel links // Career Map / Path: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/tra... Learn Cisco: / @ciscoutube Cisco U: https://u.cisco.com/ Cisco Networking Academy: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/lear... 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/lear... // David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // 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 Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #cisco #ciscolive #ciscoemea