Building on more than 20 years of partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, the Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Centre (LLLC) offers evening courses designed to support the development of in-demand IT skills alongside professional activity or other daytime commitments.
Designed for people entering the IT sector as well as IT professionals wishing to update, deepen their expertise, the programmes cover IT support, networking, enterprise networking, cybersecurity, security operations and network automation. Depending on the selected path, participants can gain a solid technical foundation or focus on a specific area of specialisation.
Practical, hands-on learning
Cisco Networking Academy courses at the LLLC place practical learning at the centre of the experience. Theoretical concepts are applied directly through practical labs, configuration exercises and simulations. Participants work with real IT equipment, including routers, switches, racks and PCs, to develop the ability to configure systems, analyse issues and implement solutions in realistic professional environments.
Recognition of learning
Participants who complete all courses within a full learning path may obtain a diploma jointly issued by the Ministry of Education and the Chambre des salariés (CSL).
In addition, Cisco digital badges are awarded for each Cisco Networking Academy course successfully completed. These badges provide a verifiable record of the skills acquired throughout the programme.
Structured learning paths
The learning paths combine several specialised Cisco courses into coherent programmes. They enable participants to build their skills efficiently, from fundamental concepts to advanced technical expertise. While they are centred on Cisco Networking Academy content, certain learning paths also include courses that are not directly part of the Cisco curriculum but are complementary.
The evening-course offer is organised around several routes, allowing participants to select a path corresponding to their existing knowledge, career objectives and desired specialisation. Those new to IT can begin with the fundamentals while professionals with relevant experience may join at an appropriate level to consolidate existing competencies or acquire more specialised skills.
IT support provides a natural entry point for those starting in the field, covering essential topics such as hardware, operating systems, connectivity and troubleshooting. From there, learning can progress towards two main areas:
Networking, from network administration to enterprise networking and network automation.
Cybersecurity, from core security knowledge to security operations.
Before registration, participants are encouraged to consult the prerequisites and course descriptions for each learning path to identify the most appropriate entry point. Browse the individual learning paths below to discover the available courses, programme content, entry requirements and upcoming evening-class sessions.
This learning path introduces the essential skills required to support users, devices and IT systems. It is intended for people who would like to start a career in IT support or strengthen their fundamental technical knowledge. Participants develop practical skills in areas such as computer hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, networking fundamentals and customer support.
The Network Administrator learning path is designed for participants who wish to acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot small- to medium-sized networks. The programme covers core networking concepts, IP connectivity, routing and switching, network services, security fundamentals and automation. It prepares participants for the Cisco CCNA certification pathway.
This learning path focuses on the protection of network infrastructures. It is aimed at participants who want to understand security principles and develop the skills needed to identify threats, implement security measures and contribute to the security of an organisation’s network environment. Participants explore key topics such as network security concepts, access control, device hardening, threat prevention and secure network management.
The Network Professional learning path is intended for experienced networking professionals who want to deepen their enterprise-networking expertise. It provides advanced knowledge of enterprise network implementation, operation, troubleshooting and optimisation. This pathway is particularly suitable for professionals seeking to progress towards Cisco CCNP Enterprise-level competencies in areas such as advanced routing, switching, wireless networking, security and automation.
Network automation is increasingly important in modern IT infrastructures. This learning path introduces participants to the concepts and tools used to automate network operations and manage programmable infrastructures. It is suitable for networking professionals who want to develop skills at the intersection of networking, software development and automation. Topics may include APIs, data formats, automation tools, programmability and infrastructure management.
The Cybersecurity Analyst learning path is aimed at participants who want to develop the skills required to identify, analyse and respond to cybersecurity risks and incidents. It offers a broad foundation in cybersecurity concepts, threat analysis, security monitoring, incident response and the protection of systems and data. It is relevant for future cybersecurity professionals as well as IT practitioners who wish to integrate security considerations into their work.
This specialised learning path prepares participants for work in a security operations environment. It focuses on the monitoring, detection and analysis of cybersecurity events, as well as the investigation and handling of security incidents. Participants develop the technical and analytical skills needed to contribute to a Security Operations Centre (SOC), including alert analysis, threat detection, incident investigation and the use of security-monitoring tools.