S12|E7 The Next Evolution of Cisco Certifications

The tech landscape never stops evolving — and neither does Cisco's commitment to keeping IT professionals ahead of the curve. In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive deep into the latest updates to the Cisco Certification Portfolio, designed to better align with the skills, roles, and technologies shaping the future of networking. Join us as we unpack what’s new across key domains — from DevNet’s expanded focus on automation and programmability, to Cybersecurity certifications that reflect today’s threat landscape, to innovations in Collaborationand Data Center tracks that mirror real-world infrastructure demands. Whether you're just starting out, looking to upskill, or guiding your team’s learning journey, this conversation will give you insider insights into how these updates can support your career path and help you stay competitive in an ever-changing industry. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real talk from Champions and Cisco experts who live this stuff every day. Resources Rev Up: learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0…ions-podcast DevNet Sandboxes: developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/ Certification Roadmaps: learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-cert…ions-podcast CML: developer.cisco.com/docs/modeling-labs/ Cisco guest Mubasher Nawaz, Cisco Certification Portfolio Manager for Learn, Cisco Cisco Champion hosts Liam Keegan, Advisor David Penaloza, Assoc. Director – LAN Network Architecture, Novartis Andreas Baekdahl, Senior DevNet Architect, Wingmen Solutions Elliot Dierksen, Distinguished Engineer, Greyson Technologies Inc. Moderator Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program