NSCTC delivers Cisco Networking Academy certification pathways for the Soldiers in Tech programme — helping Canadian veterans, reservists, and military spouses build career-ready IT, networking, and cybersecurity skills.
Delivered through Soldiers in Tech — a Roland Gossage Foundation programme, funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. No cost to eligible participants.
Each pathway is delivered through the Cisco Networking Academy and prepares learners for an industry-recognized Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) exam. Select a path below for a full course-by-course breakdown.
Six courses covering cybersecurity fundamentals, networking basics, endpoint security, network defense, and threat management — preparing learners for the CCST Cybersecurity exam and entry-level cybersecurity roles.
Full Program Details →An NSCTC-designed sequence that delivers IT Support content first, then Network Technician content, streamlined to 100 instructional hours by removing duplicated topics — earning two CCST credentials in a single program.
Full Program Details →Every pathway combines self-paced or instructor-led NetAcad coursework with dedicated exam-prep time, ending in a Cisco digital badge and eligibility to sit the corresponding CCST certification exam.
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Every pathway leads to a Cisco Certified Support Technician credential, recognized by employers hiring for entry-level IT, networking, and cybersecurity roles.
Delivered through Soldiers in Tech at no cost to eligible veterans, reservists, and military spouses, without affecting existing education benefits.
Instructor-led live cohorts or self-paced online study, so learners can fit certification training around family and work commitments.
All coursework is hosted on Cisco Networking Academy. Visit netacad.com to learn more about Cisco's global IT training programs.
Next Steps Certification Training Centre is listed as an authorized academy on Cisco's official Academy Locator — 126 School Street, Canso, NS, Canada.
The team behind the certification pathways at Next Steps Certification Training Centre.
Certification Training Team
Reach out to Soldiers in Tech to check your eligibility, or contact NSCTC directly with program questions.
Get in TouchFor eligibility, applications, and funding questions, contact the Soldiers in Tech team through the Roland Gossage Foundation.
For questions about the certification pathways, course content, or the combined IT Support & Networking track, contact:
