Burgum opens computer networking training to all North Dakotans — for free

(KXNET) — Governor Doug Burgum has expanded a capabilities-to-occupation program in computer networking to all North Dakotans for absolutely free.

The Cisco Networking Academy Skills for All method offers free, top quality, cellular, self-paced, on the web studying aligned to market work opportunities, offering a pathway to a vocation in technology. There are several courses, badging and field certifications readily available, with an emphasis on cybersecurity, together with coding, networking essentials, the World wide web of Matters (IoT) and other technology-centered classes. 

“This statewide program will greatly benefit the individuals of North Dakota by furnishing chances to obtain finest-in-course techniques in really sought after, in-demand and developing professions,” Burgum reported. “Skills for All delivers North Dakota people from all backgrounds and activities the possibility to receive 21st century expertise and enable our state build a potent and aggressive workforce.”

The Competencies for All application expands the variety of classes available beneath the initial Cisco Networking Academy from 7 to almost 25, and new class modules are continually becoming added.

For additional facts and a listing of classes, go to: https://www.edutech.nodak.edu/ndcitizenskillsforall/.