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Cisco Networking Academy curriculum

Build your tech career with Alsabaq Academy

Instructor-led courses in networking and CCNA, cybersecurity, IoT, AI and Linux — built on the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum, with hands-on labs and recognized digital badges.

Courses
38
Learning tracks
5
Training hours
932+
Hands-on labs
549+
About the academy

Alsabaq Academy

Alsabaq Academy is the training arm of Alsabaq IT & Telecom in Misrata. We pass on the experience of engineers who build networks and security systems every day, through the global Cisco Networking Academy curriculum and clear learning paths — from the basics to preparing for certifications such as CCNA, CCST, CompTIA A+ and LPI.

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Our courses are delivered by a Cisco Networking Academy instructor recognized for 10 years of service, combining teaching experience with hands-on field work in networking and cybersecurity projects.

Course catalog

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38 courses shown

Networking & CCNA Intermediate

CCNA: Introduction to Networks

The first course of the CCNA series: build a solid foundation in network architecture, protocols, addressing and security, and configure your first small network.

70 hours 90 labs Details
Networking & CCNA Intermediate

CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials

The second CCNA course: switching and routing architectures, VLANs, redundancy, LAN security and wireless networks.

70 hours 52 labs Details
Networking & CCNA Intermediate

CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

The final CCNA course: scalable enterprise networks with OSPF, ACLs, NAT, VPNs, QoS, virtualization and network automation.

70 hours 47 labs Details
Networking & CCNA Beginner

Networking Basics

A beginner-friendly start to networking: how networks connect the world, from home Wi-Fi to IP addressing and the services you use every day.

22 hours 13 labs Details
Networking & CCNA Beginner

Networking Devices and Initial Configuration

Get hands-on with switches and routers: the Cisco IOS command line, IP services and building a small Cisco network.

22 hours 19 labs Details
Networking & CCNA Beginner

Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting

Master IP addressing and learn a structured way to find and fix common network problems.

14 hours 8 labs Details
Networking & CCNA Beginner

Subnetting Mastery

A short, practical course that makes subnetting click, with hands-on projects and games.

4 hours Details
Networking & CCNA Beginner

Exploring Networking with Cisco Packet Tracer

Build and explore a branch-office network in Cisco Packet Tracer: wireless devices, connectivity checks and a network controller.

3 hours Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Discover the world of cybersecurity: common attacks, how to protect your data and organization, and career opportunities.

6 hours 7 labs Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

Cybersecurity Essentials

Entry-level cybersecurity: the CIA triad, network security, encryption and defending organizations. Prepares for Cisco CCST Cybersecurity.

70 hours Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

Endpoint Security

Secure endpoints and the network edge: threats and vulnerabilities, Linux basics and system protection.

27 hours 31 labs Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

Network Defense

Monitor and protect networks with access control, firewalls, cryptography and cloud security.

27 hours 29 labs Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Intermediate

Cyber Threat Management

Cybersecurity governance and threat management: risk, forensics, incident response and disaster recovery.

16 hours 16 labs Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Intermediate

Ethical Hacker

Offensive security and penetration testing: plan, scan, exploit and report like a professional ethical hacker.

70 hours 34 labs Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

The Cybersecurity Landscape

The first step of the Cybersecurity Defense Analyst path: core security concepts, frameworks and lessons from real breaches.

3 hours Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

Understanding Threats and Attacks

Think like an attacker: phishing, malware, APTs and the frameworks analysts use, including MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.

4 hours Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Beginner

Security Operations and the Defense Analyst

Inside the SOC: how teams are organized, the key roles and the metrics that measure success.

2 hours Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Intermediate

Introduction to Splunk

Get started with Splunk: search with SPL and turn data into reports and dashboards.

1 hour Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Intermediate

Data and Tools for Defense Analysts

The data and tools of a modern SOC: threat intelligence, IOCs and Splunk Enterprise Security fundamentals.

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Cybersecurity & SOC Intermediate

SOC Essentials: Investigating with Splunk

Investigate threats from alert to resolution with Splunk Enterprise Security, and automate response with SOAR playbooks.

3 hours Details
Cybersecurity & SOC Intermediate

SOC Essentials: Introduction to Threat Hunting

Proactive threat hunting with the PEAK framework: form hypotheses, search with Splunk and spot abnormal behavior.

6 hours Details
Industrial Networks & IoT

Industrial Networking Essentials

Networking for operational technology: where IT meets OT, and how to build a small industrial automation and control network.

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Industrial Networks & IoT

Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Energy

Industrial automation for the energy sector: smart grids, SCADA, high-availability OT networks and precision timing.

15 hours 15 labs Details
Industrial Networks & IoT

Industrial IoT and Control Systems in Manufacturing

Industrial automation in manufacturing: IACS components, architectures, standards and resilient OT networks.

15 hours 14 labs Details
Industrial Networks & IoT Intermediate

Industrial Cybersecurity Essentials

Protect industrial control systems and IIoT: IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, risk assessment and hardening, with Packet Tracer and Kali Linux labs.

25 hours 17 labs Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Core Generative AI Skills

Understand and use generative AI at work: LLMs, image generators, prompt engineering and responsible AI.

7 hours Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Optimizing Generative AI

Get better, more reliable results from AI: evaluate outputs, avoid hallucinations and build multi-step workflows.

7 hours Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Introduction to Modern AI

A hands-on tour of today's AI: computer vision, translation, chatbots and writing better prompts with popular AI tools.

6 hours Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation

How connected, programmable, data-driven systems are transforming business, with Packet Tracer, Python and an AI app prototype.

6 hours Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Exploring IoT with Cisco Packet Tracer

Build a smart home in Cisco Packet Tracer: add, configure and monitor IoT devices, and create your own.

3 hours Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Digital Safety and Security Awareness

Stay safe online: protect personal data, recognize scams, deepfakes and misinformation, and secure your devices.

6 hours Details
AI & Digital Skills Beginner

Using Computer and Mobile Devices

Digital basics made easy: computers and phones, apps, connectivity and online services.

6 hours Details
IT Fundamentals & Linux Beginner

Computer Hardware Basics

Understand what's inside PCs, laptops and mobile devices, with maintenance, troubleshooting and a PC-assembly lab.

6 hours 3 labs Details
IT Fundamentals & Linux Intermediate

IT Essentials

The complete IT foundation: hardware, operating systems, networking, security and troubleshooting. Prepares for CompTIA A+.

70 hours 90 labs Details
IT Fundamentals & Linux Intermediate

Linux Essentials

Your first step into Linux — the backbone of cloud, AI, networking and cybersecurity. Prepares for the LPI Linux Essentials certificate.

70 hours 18 labs Details
IT Fundamentals & Linux Intermediate

Linux 1

The first course of the Linux series: install, configure and administer Linux from the command line.

70 hours 21 labs Details
IT Fundamentals & Linux Intermediate

Linux 2

The second Linux course: shell scripting, system services, networking and security. Prepares for LPIC-1 Exam 102.

70 hours 18 labs Details
IT Fundamentals & Linux Intermediate

Data Center Foundations

Modern data centers end to end: Cisco Nexus and NX-OS, virtualization, storage, Cisco UCS, ACI and automation.

40 hours 7 labs Details
Why our academy

Learning that gets you job-ready

Instructor-led

Live teaching and personal follow-up for every learner

Hands-on labs

Packet Tracer simulations and practical work in every course

Official Cisco curriculum

Continuously updated Cisco Networking Academy content

Digital badges

Cisco Networking Academy badges and preparation for global certifications

Career paths

Clear steps from beginner to professional

Field experience

Learn from engineers who deliver real projects every day

How to join

Four simple steps to start

  1. 01

    Choose a course

    Browse the tracks and pick your level

  2. 02

    Register your interest

    Fill in the form on the course page

  3. 03

    We contact you

    We confirm the next cohort and the details

  4. 04

    Start learning

    Attend, practice and earn your badge

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