Bridging the Digital Divide: 25 Years of Empowerment in Panama
Cisco, Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Cisco Networking Academy marks 25 years in Panama, where it has certified more than 50,000 students.
Cisco Networking Academy is celebrating 25 years in Panama, where its first academy opened in 2000.
A partnership with the Technological University of Panama made the CCNA certification a graduation requirement for its Faculty of Systems Engineering, and the program expanded to institutions including INADEH, ITSE, Universidad Latina de Panama, and Universidad Tecnologica Oteima.
The academy has pursued inclusion through community networks in indigenous zones and national hackathons.
Panama has been recognized as a Premier+ partner, has joined regional events like Cyber Games, and has trained more than 50,000 certified students.