Cisco Networking Academy — Authorized Partner

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Monaco Institute is an authorized Cisco Networking Academy. Gain globally recognized certifications in networking, cybersecurity, and IT — right here in Uganda.

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Cisco Graduates
98%
Exam Pass Rate
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Cert Tracks
Recognized by
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BTVET Authority
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CompTIA Alliance
Our Programmes

Cisco Networking Academy Courses

From complete beginners to advanced network professionals — a structured pathway for every level.

Beginner

IT Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy
70 Hours Self-paced
  • PC hardware assembly & disassembly
  • Operating systems & troubleshooting
  • Introduction to networking concepts
  • IT helpdesk & customer support skills
CompTIA A+ aligned Enroll
Entry

CCST — Networking

Cisco Certified Support Technician
3 Months 4 Modules
  • OSI & TCP/IP models
  • Ethernet, switching & wireless LANs
  • IPv4 addressing and subnetting basics
  • Entry-level network troubleshooting
Exam: 100-150 Enroll
Associate

CCNA — Routing & Switching

Cisco Certified Network Associate
7 Months 3 Modules
  • Network fundamentals & LAN switching
  • IPv4 & IPv6 routing (OSPF, EIGRP)
  • WAN technologies & VPNs
  • Network automation & programmability
Exam: 200-301 Enroll
Beginner

Intro to Cybersecurity

Cisco Networking Academy
15 Hours Self-paced
  • Cyber threat landscape overview
  • Protecting personal & organizational data
  • Authentication, encryption & firewalls
  • Cisco Digital Badge on completion
Free badge included Enroll
Associate

CCNA — Security

Cisco Certified Network Associate
5 Months 6 Modules
  • Firewall & ACL configuration
  • VPN and secure remote access
  • Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
  • Cryptography & PKI fundamentals
Exam: 210-260 Enroll
Professional

CCNP — Enterprise

Cisco Certified Network Professional
12 Months 5 Modules
  • Advanced routing — BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN
  • Enterprise network design & QoS
  • Automation with Python & Ansible
  • Dual-exam certification track
Exam: 350-401 + 300-410 Enroll
Cisco NetAcad Global Catalog

Free Online Programs via Cisco NetAcad

As a Cisco Networking Academy, our students get free access to Cisco's global learning catalog. Browse all programs below — click any course to enroll directly on NetAcad.com. 100% free, self-paced, and globally recognised.

Networking
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Networking Basics

Learn how data travels across networks, devices communicate, and the internet works from the ground up.

⏱ ~22 hrsFREE
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Networking
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Networking Essentials

Explore network components, media types, protocols, and basic troubleshooting — the foundation for CCNA.

⏱ ~70 hrsFREE
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Networking
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Networking Devices & Initial Configuration

Hands-on configuration of routers and switches using Cisco Packet Tracer simulation tools.

⏱ ~35 hrsFREE
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Networking
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Packet Tracer (Getting Started)

Your on-ramp to Cisco Packet Tracer — learn to use the world's best network simulation tool.

⏱ ~10 hrsFREE
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Networking
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CCNA: Introduction to Networks

First of three CCNA courses — covering network fundamentals, Ethernet LANs, and IPv4/IPv6 addressing.

⏱ ~70 hrsCCNA Prep
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Networking
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CCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless

VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, STP, EtherChannel, wireless LANs, and OSPF — the core of CCNA 2.

⏱ ~70 hrsCCNA Prep
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Cybersecurity
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Introduction to Cybersecurity

Explore cyber trends, online threats, privacy, and why cybersecurity is the world's fastest-growing career.

⏱ ~6 hrsFREE · Badge
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Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Essentials

Security principles, cryptography, access control, firewalls, and how to harden systems against attacks.

⏱ ~30 hrsFREE
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Cybersecurity
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Endpoint Security

Protect devices on a network — antivirus, host-based firewalls, patching strategies, and threat detection.

⏱ ~30 hrsCCST Prep
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Cybersecurity
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Network Defense

Learn to defend networks using ACLs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and security monitoring tools.

⏱ ~30 hrsCCST Prep
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Cybersecurity
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Cyber Threat Management

Risk management, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and governance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).

⏱ ~30 hrsCCST Prep
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Cybersecurity
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Ethical Hacker

Learn offensive security — reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and responsible disclosure.

⏱ ~35 hrsCyberOps Path
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Programming
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Python Essentials 1

Start coding from scratch — variables, loops, functions, and logic with Python. No prior experience needed.

⏱ ~30 hrsFREE · Badge
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Programming
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Python Essentials 2

Advance to Object-Oriented Programming, file I/O, exception handling, and build your own portfolio projects.

⏱ ~40 hrsPCEP Cert Prep
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Programming
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JavaScript Essentials 1

Build interactive websites — variables, conditions, loops, functions, DOM manipulation, and events.

⏱ ~40 hrsFREE · Badge
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Programming
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JavaScript Essentials 2

Advanced JS — ES6+, asynchronous programming, APIs, JSON, and modern front-end development patterns.

⏱ ~40 hrsJSE Cert Prep
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Data & AI
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Introduction to Data Science

Understand big data, data analysis workflows, career paths in data, and how companies use data to compete.

⏱ ~6 hrsFREE · Badge
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Data & AI
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Data Analytics Essentials

Hands-on data wrangling, visualisation, and storytelling using Excel, SQL, and Tableau tools.

⏱ ~30 hrsFREE
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Data & AI
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Introduction to Modern AI

Use AI tools in daily life, craft effective prompts, explore computer vision, and understand machine translation.

⏱ ~6 hrsFREE · Badge
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IoT
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Introduction to IoT & Digital Transformation

How billions of connected devices are transforming business, cities, healthcare, and agriculture.

⏱ ~6 hrsFREE · Badge
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IoT
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Exploring Networking & IoT with Packet Tracer

Simulate IoT sensor networks, smart homes, and industrial automation scenarios in Packet Tracer.

⏱ ~15 hrsFREE
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OS & IT
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Computer Hardware Basics

Components inside a PC, how they work together, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting hardware faults.

⏱ ~10 hrsFREE
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OS & IT
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Operating System Basics

Windows and Linux fundamentals — file systems, command line, user management, and system configuration.

⏱ ~10 hrsFREE
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OS & IT
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NDG Linux Essentials

Command-line navigation, file permissions, shell scripting basics, and package management in Linux.

⏱ ~50 hrsLPIC-1 Prep
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OS & IT
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IT Essentials

Full IT support technician training — hardware, software, networking, security, and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ aligned.

⏱ ~70 hrsCompTIA A+ Prep
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Pro Skills
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English for IT 1 & 2

Build the technical English vocabulary and communication skills you need in global IT environments.

⏱ ~20 hrsFREE
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Pro Skills
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Entrepreneurship

Turn tech skills into a business — idea validation, business models, pitching, and launching a startup.

⏱ ~20 hrsFREE
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Pro Skills
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Career Preparation

Resume writing, LinkedIn profile building, interview prep, and job search strategies for tech roles.

⏱ ~15 hrsFREE
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Pro Skills
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Digital Awareness

Online safety, digital wellbeing, spotting misinformation, and responsible use of digital tools.

⏱ ~10 hrsFREE
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All courses above are available FREE on NetAcad.com

Create a free Cisco NetAcad account to start learning today. Monaco Institute students also get hands-on instructor-led support and Packet Tracer lab access.

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Tuition & Fees

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. Everything you need to earn a globally recognised Cisco certification.

Beginner

IT Essentials

CompTIA A+ aligned · 2 months

UGX 450K / full course
  • ✓ Course materials & lab access
  • ✓ Cisco NetAcad account
  • ✓ Certificate of completion
  • – Exam voucher (optional +UGX 120K)
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Entry Cert

CCST Networking

Cisco Certified Support Technician · 2 months

UGX 650K / full course
  • ✓ Course materials & lab access
  • ✓ Cisco NetAcad account
  • ✓ Official Cisco exam prep
  • – Exam voucher (optional +UGX 180K)
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Associate

CCNA R&S

Cisco Certified Network Associate · 4 months

UGX 1.2M / full course
  • ✓ All materials + Packet Tracer
  • ✓ Cisco NetAcad account
  • ✓ Full exam prep & practice tests
  • ✓ Job placement support
  • – Exam voucher (optional +UGX 350K)
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Professional

CCNP Enterprise

Cisco Certified Network Professional · 6 months

UGX 2.5M / full course
  • ✓ All materials + advanced labs
  • ✓ Cisco NetAcad account
  • ✓ 1-on-1 instructor mentorship
  • ✓ Internship placement priority
  • – Exam voucher (optional +UGX 650K)
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Flexible Installments

Pay in 2–3 installments. Deposit secures your spot. Contact us to arrange a payment plan that works for you.

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Exam Vouchers

Official Cisco exam vouchers available at academy pricing — significantly discounted vs. direct purchase from Pearson VUE.

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Group & Corporate Rates

Training 3+ staff? We offer special group rates and on-site training for organisations across Uganda.

* Prices are indicative. Contact us to confirm current rates and available intake dates.

Why Choose Us

Why Study Cisco at Monaco?

We're not just a test center — we're a full Cisco Networking Academy with certified instructors, real lab equipment, and a track record of graduate success across East Africa.

Fiber optic cables — Monaco Institute labs
Live Lab Infrastructure

Official Cisco Authorized Academy

Your certificate carries the Cisco logo — recognized by employers worldwide, not just in Uganda.

Hands-on Lab Environment

Practice on real Cisco routers, switches and firewalls plus Packet Tracer for 24/7 home access.

Small Class Sizes

Maximum 20 students per cohort — every learner gets individual attention from certified instructors.

Affordable Ugandan Fees

World-class Cisco training with installment payment options structured for Ugandan students.

CCST

Cisco Certified Support Technician

Entry-level foundational networking

Entry
CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Industry-standard global certification

Associate
CCNP

Cisco Certified Network Professional

Advanced senior infrastructure roles

Pro
Your Journey

The Monaco Cisco Learning Path

A structured progression from zero experience to professional certification.

1

Orientation & IT Essentials

PC hardware, OS basics, first networking

Month 1–2
2

CCST Networking

OSI model, subnetting, entry exam

Month 3–4
3

CCNA R&S

Full CCNA curriculum with lab work

Month 5–10
4

Specialization

Security, CyberOps, or Wireless

Month 11–14
5

CCNP & Career

Professional cert & job placement

Month 15–24
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Real Cisco Hardware
Infrastructure

World-Class Cisco Lab Facilities

Our lab is equipped with genuine Cisco hardware and perpetual Packet Tracer licenses — so you learn on real equipment, not theory alone.

30 Cisco Devices

Routers, multilayer switches, ASA firewalls and wireless APs per session.

Packet Tracer

Cisco's official network simulator available 24/7 from home.

Extended Hours

Labs open 7AM–8PM weekdays & 8AM–4PM Saturdays.

Exam Prep Room

Quiet simulation environment for Pearson VUE readiness.

Our Team

Certified Cisco Instructors

Every instructor holds active Cisco certifications and brings real industry experience to the classroom.

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James Okello

Lead Cisco Instructor

15+ years in enterprise networking across East Africa. Former MTN Uganda network engineer with carrier-grade experience.

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Aisha Mukasa

Cybersecurity Instructor

Specialized in network security and ethical hacking. Former cybersecurity analyst with government and private sector clients.

CyberOps ProCCNA SecurityCEH
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Ronald Nsubuga

CCNA / CCNP Instructor

8 years teaching Cisco at academy level. Expert in routing protocols and network automation with Python.

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Real-World Experience

Internships in Every ICT Field

Monaco connects you with leading companies for hands-on internships — from networking and cybersecurity to web development and cloud infrastructure.

Web development internship Web Development

Web & Front-end Development

Intern with local tech startups and digital agencies. Build live production websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks.

Network infrastructure internship Networking

Networking & Infrastructure

Get hands-on with real Cisco switches, routers and firewalls at ISPs, banks, and telecom companies across Uganda.

Cybersecurity internship Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity & SOC Operations

Join security operations centers at financial institutions and government agencies. Detect threats and protect critical systems.

Server and cloud infrastructure Cloud & Hosting

Server & Cloud Infrastructure

Manage cloud servers, web hosting environments, and data center operations with leading providers across East Africa.

Ready to Start Your Cisco Journey?

Intake is open for the upcoming term. Seats are limited — secure your place today and take the first step toward a global networking career.

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FAQ

Got Questions?

Everything you need to know about our Cisco Academy programmes. Can't find an answer? Call us directly.

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No prior experience is required for IT Essentials or CCST. For CCNA, basic computer literacy is enough. We have an orientation week to ensure every student starts on the same level.
Yes. Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP etc.) are globally recognized by every major employer in IT and telecom. Many of our graduates work in Gulf countries, Europe, and across Africa.
Fees vary by programme. We offer termly installment plans and limited scholarship spots for exceptional students. Contact admissions for the current fee structure.
We run intakes in January, May, and September. Rolling admissions mean you can join mid-term for self-paced courses like Introduction to Cybersecurity.
Yes — students who complete the full programme and meet readiness criteria can access discounted Cisco exam vouchers through our academy partnership.
Absolutely. We offer morning, afternoon, and evening class options. Many of our students are working professionals who study evenings and weekends.
Student Stories

What Our Graduates Say

Real outcomes from real students who came through our doors.

"Monaco Academy transformed my career. After completing CCNA, I landed a network engineer role within 3 months. The hands-on lab sessions made all the difference."

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Andrew Kiggundu
Network Engineer, MTN Uganda

"I had zero IT background when I joined. The instructors were incredibly patient. I passed my CCST exam on the first try and now work at a bank's IT department."

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Fatuma Namutebi
IT Support Analyst, Stanbic Bank

"The CCNP track was intense but worth every hour. Monaco's lab environment mirrors real enterprise networks. I now configure and manage Cisco infrastructure for a telecom."

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James Okello
Senior Network Engineer, Africell
Where Our Grads Work

Career Outcomes

A Cisco certification from Monaco Academy opens doors across East Africa and beyond.

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Telecom Companies
MTN, Airtel, Africell, Uganda Telecom
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Financial Sector
Stanbic, Centenary, DFCU Bank, BoU
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Government & NGOs
NITA-U, UCC, UN agencies, USAID
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Regional & Global
Kenya, Rwanda, UAE, Europe, North America

Ready to launch your IT career?

Our placement team connects graduates with top employers. 85% of our graduates are employed within 6 months of certification.

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