Don’t just scroll. Skill up.
This Youth Month, Go Fourth Learning, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, is giving youth access to free self-paced online courses designed to help young changemakers build future-ready digital skills and explore new opportunities.
Whether you are curious about technology, looking to build practical skills, or ready to take a smart first step toward your future, these beginner-friendly courses are a great place to start.
The courses are:
- Free
- Beginner-friendly
- Self-paced
- Career-focused
- Include a Cisco Networking Academy certificate on completion
Choose your next move
Explore the free courses below and sign up for the one that matches your interests and future goals.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the world. This course introduces you to online safety, cyber threats, digital security, and the foundations of cybersecurity careers across industries such as banking, healthcare, government, and technology.
If you are curious about how the digital world stays protected, this is a great place to begin.
Why take this course?
- Learn the basics of cybersecurity
- Understand online safety and digital threats
- Explore a fast-growing career field
- Build relevant foundational digital skills
Introduction to Modern AI
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way the world works, creates, and solves problems. This course introduces you to AI, machine learning, automation, and real-world AI applications, while helping you understand how AI is shaping the future of work across many industries.
If you are interested in innovation, digital trends, and future-focused skills, this course is a smart place to start.
Why take this course?
- Get introduced to AI and machine learning
- Explore real-world AI applications
- Understand how AI is shaping careers and industries
- Build future-ready digital knowledge
IT Customer Support Basics
IT support is one of the most common entry points into the technology industry. This course helps you build practical troubleshooting, communication, customer service, and technical support skills that are valuable for entry-level IT support, helpdesk, and technical customer service roles.
If you want to build useful skills that can open doors to real opportunities, this is a strong place to begin.
Why take this course?
- Build practical tech support skills
- Learn troubleshooting and customer support basics
- Explore an accessible entry point into the tech industry
- Gain confidence in job-relevant digital skills
Build skills that can open doors
This Youth Month is about more than reflection — it is about creating real opportunities for youth to learn, grow, and prepare for what’s next.
These free Cisco courses give young changemakers the chance to build digital skills that can strengthen their CVs, support their LinkedIn profiles, and help them take meaningful steps toward future study and career opportunities.
