Good news, tech learners. The Pi Day Sale returns to the Cisco Learning Network Store this week! For 24 hours, starting March 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, you can save up to 25% on Cisco\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Good news, tech learners. The Pi Day Sale returns to the Cisco Learning Network Store this week! For 24 hours, starting March 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, you can save up to 25% on Cisco learning products.<\/p>\n

Before you slice into our Pi Day sale, let\u2019s take a step back and cover a few key areas you\u2019ll want to keep in mind. In this blog, you\u2019ll find five tips to help you maximize your savings, make smart buying decisions, and invest in learning that aligns with your goals. At the end of this blog, you\u2019ll also find the complete list of products included in the Pi Day Sale.<\/p>\n

\nSave 25% on select training products from the Cisco Learning Network Store for 24 hours only<\/em>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Pi Day Sale begins on March 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. <\/strong>View now<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

1. <\/strong>New multicloud training is here, and it\u2019s 25% off on Pi Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Two new multicloud training courses are now available in the Cisco Learning Network Store\u2014and they\u2019re included in the Pi Day Sale. Each course aligns with its namesake exam, and both were released within the last few months. It doesn\u2019t get much newer than this, folks.<\/p>\n

New: Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC) v1.0<\/strong>Continuing Education Credits: 32 <\/em><\/p>\n

This course helps you prepare for the new 300-440 ENCC exam, Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity. If you pass the exam, you earn the Cloud Connectivity Specialist Certification and fulfill the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification.<\/p>\n

New: Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints (SCAZT) v1.0<\/strong>Continuing Education Credits: 40<\/em><\/p>\n

This course covers the material on the new 300-740 SCAZT exam, Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints. Once you pass the SCAZT exam, you will earn the\u00a0Secure Cloud Access Specialist Certification and have completed the concentration exam required for the CCNP Security certification.<\/p>\n

Inside Tip:<\/strong> You can get started on both of these courses right now for free. Inside Cisco U., these courses are referred to as \u201cLearning Paths.\u201d All you need is a Cisco U. Free plan to access the first track in each Learning Path. (Access to the entire Learning Path is available to Cisco U. All Access<\/strong> users.) Once you complete your purchase on Pi Day, you can pick up where you left off. By the way, all of the courses from the Cisco Learning Network Store are now delivered in Cisco U.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t already, you can sign up for Cisco U. here<\/a>. (Make sure you use the same Cisco login credentials as your certification profile, so your progress and activities stay in one place.)<\/p>\n

2. Official Cisco learning = earning Continuing Education Credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You might have noticed the number of Continuing Education (CE) credits under each of the courses mentioned above. If you are an active Cisco certification holder \u2014 and you want to stay Cisco Certified<\/em> \u2014 those numbers should stand out to you.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

Once you get certified, your Cisco certification is active for three years. That gives you a three-year window to complete recertification requirements<\/a>. Earning CE credits is one way to meet those requirements. Passing certification exams is another. (You can also do a combination of both.)<\/p>\n

Moreover, to earn CE credits, you must complete training authorized by Cisco, which vouches for the learning content\u2019s quality, relevancy, and applicability in the market. It\u2019s training you can trust, which brings us to the next tip\u2026<\/p>\n

3. Cisco learning content is training you can trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even the most dedicated, adept learners can face challenges when they rely on the wrong resources for skill-building. If you aren\u2019t using the training you can trust, you\u2019re missing an opportunity for growth. Remember, training is an investment, and the value of quality learning products cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n

The Cisco Learning Network Store includes official on-demand e-learning courses that can help you prepare for Cisco certification exams based on the latest exam version. When changes or revisions to Cisco certification blueprints are announced, you can bet that the material in the store is updated to align with the latest material.<\/p>\n

Cisco Certification Roadmap: Get notified when certification exam changes are announced. Sign me up >><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

Now, choosing to pursue a certification is a personal decision \u2014 and a big one, at that. But, here\u2019s the thing\u2026 technologies<\/em> are at the core of Cisco certifications. As long as the material is relevant to the work you want to (or will) do in the real world, you will benefit\u2014regardless of whether you are committed to getting certified.<\/p>\n

For example, let\u2019s say you just landed a role for an organization that runs Cisco ISE<\/strong>. You know your way around, but you want to know it inside and out. The Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v4.0<\/em> course, which aligns with the Professional-level Security certification exam by the same name, is an ideal way to build your knowledge. You would be learning Cisco<\/em> ISE directly from official Cisco<\/em> learning materials.<\/p>\n

4. Save 25% on Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) 2.6\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you haven\u2019t looked at the latest version of Cisco Modeling Labs, CML 2.6, then you\u2019re in for a treat. Along with a revamped interface and Workbench, you can now deploy CML to AWS cloud\u2014with more supported providers to come.<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t familiar with CML, it\u2019s a browser-based network simulator for designing<\/strong>, testing<\/strong>, and troubleshooting<\/strong> Cisco and non-Cisco networks. The Cisco Learning Network Store offers CML-Personal and CML-Personal Plus editions, which give learners the ideal lab environment for getting exam-ready and running different scenarios.<\/p>\n

Inside Tip:<\/strong> I highly recommend watching this webinar to learn more about the CML 2.6 release<\/a> and see a demo of its features. Then, head on over to the Cisco Learning Network Store to compare which version (Personal or Personal Plus) makes the most sense for you. You can also browse discussions in the Cisco Modeling Labs \u2013 Personal Community on the Cisco Learning Network<\/a>, where CML-Personal and CML-Personal Plus users gather to share their experiences, use cases, and discoveries, as well as ask for help and support others to overcome challenges.<\/p>\n

5. Pi Day savings with Cisco Learning Credits\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your organization uses Cisco technologies, you may have Cisco Learning Credits (CLCs)<\/strong> available for training. During the Pi Day Sale, you can pay with CLCs after applying the 25% savings to your purchase from the Cisco Learning Network Store. For reference, here\u2019s how to redeem Cisco Learning Credits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is a great option for businesses looking to onboard a new hire, prepare for a deployment, or maintain their status as a Cisco Partner<\/a>\u00a0by empowering staff to keep their Cisco certification status active.<\/p>\n

Wait, so what does Pi Day have to do with Cisco Learning and Certifications?<\/em><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t worry\u2014you\u2019re not the only one pondering this question. The concept of pi is a perfect analogy for how you should think about, approach, and reach your IT career goals.<\/p>\n

Pi is a universal constant in math to calculate the measurement of a circle. More specifically, pi is the ratio of a circle\u2019s circumference to its diameter. (If you draw a circle, that\u2019s the circumference. Now, picture drawing a straight line through the center of that circle, splitting it in half. That\u2019s the diameter.) What\u2019s awesome about pi \u2014so awesome it deserves its own special day\u2014 is that it applies to every<\/em> circle, no matter the size; a constant.<\/p>\n

Pi is also an irrational number, which just means that there is no pattern and it repeats forever. Hence, those friendly challenges to see who can recall the most digits of pi: 3.141592653589793238\u2026 etc.<\/p>\n

Learning is the universal constant of tech career success.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pi is to a circle as learning is to tech career goals.<\/strong> No matter what your career goal is, you can achieve it with learning. And just like pi\u2019s irrational, endless sequence of numbers, lifelong learning is the key to staying ahead of an ever-evolving field that continues to grow, revealing more and more opportunities to build your expertise and embrace new, emerging technologies.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s included in the Cisco Learning Network Store\u2019s Pi Day Sale?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I thought you\u2019d never ask. Drumroll, please\u2026<\/p>\n

Save 25% on the following products for 24 hours only:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cisco Modeling Labs \u2013 Personal
\nCisco Modeling Labs \u2013 Personal Plus
\nCisco Learning Labs \u2013 CCNA v1.0
\nCisco Learning Labs \u2013 ENARSI v1.0
\nPerforming CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies (CBRCOR) v1.0
\nUnderstanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) v1.0
\nImplementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v2.0
\nImplementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies (CLCOR) v1.3
\nImplementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure \u2013 Advanced (DCACIA) v1.2
\nImplementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (DCACI) v1.2
\nImplementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR) v1.2
\nDeveloping Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Platforms (DEVASC) v1.1
\nDeveloping Applications using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) v2.0
\nCisco Customer Success Manager (DTCSM) v2.2
\nImplementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) v1.0
\nDesigning and Implementing Cloud Connectivity (ENCC) v1.0
\nImplementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.3
\nImplementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI) v3.0
\nDesigning Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) v2.0
\nImplementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) v2.0
\nImplementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0
\nImplementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v4.0
\nImplementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) v1.1
\nImplementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (SPRI) v1.1
\nEngineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 1 (ECMS1) v2.1
\nEngineering Cisco Meraki Solutions Part 2 (ECMS2) v2.1
\nSecuring Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0
\nDesigning and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints (SCAZT) v1.0<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading! If you have any questions about the sale, please leave a comment below. You can also reach out to us via social media. Happy Pi Day, everybody!<\/em><\/p>\n

Save 25% on select Cisco training products from the Cisco Learning Network Store during our 24-hour Pi Day Sale.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Savings begin on March 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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