4.7/5 (Deducting 0.3 for the steep learning curve and lack of animated fluff).

Disclosure: Always supplement a video course with official Cisco Blueprints and hands-on lab time (Packet Tracer or CML).

For decades, Cisco’s CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) has been the golden standard for breaking into networking. Among the sea of training providers—Cisco Press, CBT Nuggets, and Udemy— INE stands out as a veteran favorite, particularly for its deep-dive, lab-heavy approach.