The Cisco's Networking Academy Program is about changing the way people learn provides the opportunity for course participants to gain internet technology skills essential in a global economy.

The program delivers Web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, hands-on-labs, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry standard certifications. The most popular of these is the industry recognised Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. CCNA status denotes proficiency in installing, configuring and operating simple routed LAN, routed WAN, and switched LAN networks.

The Local Cisco Academy at UNSW is currently offering the CCNA courses , the CCNA Security course and is planning to deliver other Cisco courses in the future.