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To maintain readiness in a fast-moving and technologically dynamic world, Soldiers, Army Civilians and contractors must be lifelong learners: committed to "learn, grow and achieve technically and tactically throughout their career, wherever they serve," as the Army says.
Learn, grow and achieve technically and tactically throughout their career, wherever they serve.
The Global Enterprise Modernization Software and Services (GEMSS) program contributes to this perpetual training and development with access to a variety of training programs:
Cisco Networking Academy is a comprehensive e-learning program providing web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, instructor training and support, and preparation for industry-standard certifications.
Under GEMSS, Soldiers, Army Veterans, Army Civilians and Army Contractors can gain foundational networking and cybersecurity skills through this program.
NetAcad is specifically recommended for:
- Soldiers with any MOS that are reclassifying to Signal or Cyber MOS'
- Soldiers with MOS series 17, 25, or 35
- Soldiers in any MOS seeking to develop IT or Cyber skills
- Any Army Civilian or contractor seeking to develop IT or Cyber skills
Learn more and gain access to the Cisco Networking Academy - Click Here
Cisco U. is a digital learning experience that recommends personalized content for each learner with unlimited access to in-depth training and hands-on labs.
Support diverse learning styles with diverse content types: Everyone learns in different ways. Cisco U. podcasts, videos, tutorials, and courses cover all levels of expertise and tech domains.
Take the guesswork out of certification prep: Cert training mirrors exam blueprints with pre-assessments that point out areas to skip, and post-assessments to validate learning.
Important CiscoU. Update:
We have exhausted all 580 licenses under GEMSS - Option Year 2 at this time.
Cisco U. is recommended for:
- Any Soldier, or Army Civilian seeking to meet DoD 8570.01 Certification Requirements (at any IAT/IAM Level) to perform mission-critical tasks. These include:
- CCNA Security
- CCNP Security Specialization
- CCNA Cyber Ops
- Army Civilian Career Series 2210 (Information Technology Management) 71 (Cyber), or 0132 (Intelligence)
- Army Warrant Officers designated 255X (Signal) or 170X (Cyber)
- Army Officers in Functional Area 26X or 17X (Cyber Officer)
- Army Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in career fields 25 (Signal), 17 (Cyber) or 18E (SOF)
How to apply:
Step 1: Log into Army PEO EIS CHESS License Tracker for Software (LTS)
Step 2: Complete the Request and Requesting User's Information data fields
Step 3: At Request Item Page Click:
- Product Type = Cisco
- Product = Cisco U. OY2
- Quantity = Please submit 1
- Date Requested = This will self-populate
- Comment = Please provide information for your G6/G8 that will provide justification for approval
If you wish to request access to a Cisco Education License, please take note of the following requirements:
Exclusions: Individuals from MEDCOM (U.S. Army Medical Command), INSCOM (U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command), and SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) do not have access to the Army GEMSS (Global Enterprise Modernization Software and Services) Education Licenses.
Priority: Priority is given to civilian and military personnel.
Official Army Email Address: All requests must be made using your official Army email address. Personal email requests will be denied.
Single License Request: Each request should only include one license, and it should be requested for your use.
Request Justification: You must provide a reason for requesting the license. Those individuals with certification requirements will be given priority on the request list.
Please ensure that you meet these requirements and follow the instructions provided to request a Cisco Education License successfully.
There are a select # of Cisco U. licenses under Army GEMSS for OY2 and all licenses are on a first come, first serve basis. Currently, we have exhausted all 580 licenses under GEMSS - Option Year 2 at this time.
If the number of licenses is 0, users will be unable to submit a request via CHESS. To be placed on the Army GEMSS Cisco U. Wait List, please submit the wait list form here.
If additional licenses become available, we will reach out to you in the order of your submission so you can then submit a request.
Cisco Live 2024 will take place from June 2 - 6, 2024, in Las Vegas.
To submit a formal request to attend, please submit the following form:
Cisco Live 2024 - Request to Attend
- Final approval will come from OCIO
- If approved for a pass, your unit is still responsible for travel expenses.
- Information on how to register and how to schedule sessions will come after approval.