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The Cisco Learning Network 79 Episodes Aug 14, 2026

The Cisco Learning Network podcast helps listeners jump-start their use of the Cisco Learning Network's dynamic features and vibrant community offerings. It provides technical information and professional networking opportunities to advance certification goals. By joining the community, listeners can prepare for success, interact with professionals, mentor, share, and achieve.

Episodes

Cracking the CCIE Collaboration Lab
Cracking the CCIE Collaboration Lab Aug 14, 2026 01:01:46 In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Tanner Swift is joined by CCIE Collaboration Exam Product Manager Kashif Zeeshan, along with Ade Kehinde-Idowu and Charanjeet Singh, also known as CJ, for a focused discussion on preparing for the CCIE Collaboration lab exam. Together, they explore how the CCIE Collaboration exam is evolving, including the addition of AI-focused components, a
Find Yourself in the Future Part 2: AI and the Tech Job Search
Find Yourself in the Future Part 2: AI and the Tech Job Search Aug 7, 2026 00:37:07 In part two of this Cisco Learning Network Podcast conversation on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the future of work, Beth Oommen, Leader of Cisco Networking Academy Global Marketing, speaks with Matt Berndt, Head of Indeed’s Job Search Academy. Matt shares practical advice for early-career technology professionals navigating the job search in an AI-driven market — including how to c
Find Yourself in the Future Part 1: Al and Cybersecurity Skills for Careers
Find Yourself in the Future Part 1: Al and Cybersecurity Skills for Careers Jul 21, 2026 00:36:49 In part one of this two-part conversation, Cisco Networking Academy Global Marketing Leader Beth Oommen speaks with Giuseppe Cinque, Principal Architect with Cisco Networking Academy, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity work and the skills learners need to prepare for the future. Giuseppe discusses Cisco’s work with the AI Workforce Consortium, how generative AI and agenti
Evolving the CCNA in the Age of AI
Evolving the CCNA in the Age of AI May 20, 2026 00:23:27 The CCNA is evolving to help learners build practical, job-ready networking skills for a world increasingly shaped by AI, automation, security, and cloud-managed architectures. In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift sits down with Mubasher Nawaz, Cisco Certification Portfolio Manager, to discuss the newly refreshed CCNA certifi
Cisco Collaboration Certification Updates
Cisco Collaboration Certification Updates May 5, 2026 00:15:46 Major updates are coming to Cisco collaboration certifications in 2026, and learners preparing for CCNP Collaboration and CCIE Collaboration will want to pay close attention. In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift sits down with Scott Hunt, Product Manager for Learn with Cisco and Training Certifications, to discuss the latest
What's the Deal with the Cisco AI Technical Practitioner Certification?
What's the Deal with the Cisco AI Technical Practitioner Certification? Apr 1, 2026 00:30:54 Is AI a "magic wand" for your network, or is it a tool that requires a professional playbook? In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we cut through the industry noise to explore what it truly means to be an AI expert in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Join Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Principal Engineer Kareem Iskander as they sit down with
What’s Changing for CCNP & CCIE Wireless
What’s Changing for CCNP & CCIE Wireless Feb 21, 2026 00:24:33 Cisco is bringing renewed focus to wireless certifications — and major updates are coming in March 2026. In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Tanner Swift sits down with Andrew Richter, Content Engineering and Program Management lead focused on Wireless and Enterprise Networking, to discuss what’s changing across the wireless certification
AI in Enterprise Networking –  Top Community Questions Answered Part 2
AI in Enterprise Networking – Top Community Questions Answered Part 2 Nov 3, 2025 00:27:52 In this episode, we continue the conversation on how AI is transforming the world of enterprise networking. You’ll hear how Cisco approached internal AI adoption with caution and clarity, including the importance of private LLM instances and avoiding shadow AI practices. The group also explores how education, governance, and secure tools are critical for protecting data and building trust in AI sy
AI in Enterprise Networking – Top Community Questions Answered
AI in Enterprise Networking – Top Community Questions Answered Oct 17, 2025 00:35:44 In this two-part episode, we explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in enterprise networking—not just as a buzzword, but as a powerful tool for transformation. Cisco experts: Joe Clarke, Distinguished Engineer; Kareem Iskander, Principal Engineer and Technical Advocacy Lead; and Hank Preston, Distinguished Architect, join host Matt Saunders, Community Manager for the Cisco Learning
What’s the Deal with Agentic AI?
What’s the Deal with Agentic AI? Aug 21, 2025 00:30:55 What exactly is agentic AI, how is it shaping enterprise networks, and what skills do you need to stay ahead in this new era of automation? Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Technical Advocate for Learn with Cisco Kareem Iskander dive into all of these topics as they ask, “What’s the Deal with Agentic AI?" You’ll hear real-world examples, insights from Cisco Live, and
Inside Cisco’s Ethical Hacker Certificate
Inside Cisco’s Ethical Hacker Certificate Aug 5, 2025 00:47:42 Learn how Ethical Hackers think. Cisco’s new Certificate in Ethical Hacking is designed to teach just that, combining offensive security techniques with immersive Capture the Flag challenges that help learners validate their knowledge in real-world scenarios. In this episode, Jozef Janitor, Product Manager with Cisco Networking Academy, joins Business Architecture Manager Garet Marling and Cisco
The Cisco Certified Field Technician Certification
The Cisco Certified Field Technician Certification May 22, 2025 00:21:47 Listen in as we explore everything you need to know about the Cisco Certified Field Technician Certification – who this certification is for, the training that’s available, and how you can get started earning this certification. With the CCT or Cisco Certified Field Technician Certification, prove you have the skills to diagnose, restore, repair, and replace critical Cisco networking and system de

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