Trusted by India's leading institutions and corporates where our students are placed
We build and nurture India's next-gen IT workforce — bridging the digital skills gap for students in every corner of the country, from metros to villages.
Founded by IIT alumni and headquartered in Bengaluru INDIA, EdCreate Foundation is an ed-tech social enterprise and globally largest partner for Cisco Networking Academy program. We work with leading universities, colleges of national importance, IT companies, central and state governments, technical education departments, and civil societies to create a future-ready digital workforce.
We empower students with global learning, mentorship, internship, and employment opportunities — having impacted over 10 Lakhs students and counting.
Explore Our Programs
A Cisco-awarded program where students from colleges across India compete in cybersecurity, networking, and programming challenges — in collaboration with state governments and academies.
Upskilling India's educators so every instructor can deliver world-class Cisco digital skills training — from rural government colleges to urban engineering institutes.
Hands-on cybersecurity training aligned with Cisco CyberOps Associate and Security+ certifications — preparing students for India's fastest-growing tech careers.
End-to-end career pathways — from beginner to job-ready — connecting underserved students with India's booming IT sector through certifications, coaching, and placements.
Three simple steps connect Indian students — regardless of background — to globally recognized Cisco certifications and career opportunities in India's digital economy.
Connect through your college's NetAcad instructor or a state government partnership. Free for qualifying students.
Access Cisco NetAcad courses, live expert sessions, and hands-on labs. Earn globally recognized certifications.
Compete in Skill-A-Thon, build your portfolio, and access EdCreate's employer network for internships and placements.
EdCreate achieved the milestone of training 1,00,000+ students, earning Cisco's prestigious Golden Bridge Award at the APJC Annual Conference.
EdCreate's Skill-A-Thon — a collaboration with state governments — enrolled 20,000+ students across Cisco certification, career, and explore tracks.
Cisco's Purpose Reporting Hub confirmed EdCreate trained 1,51,000 students in FY2024 — cementing its position as #1 Cisco NetAcad partner in India.
Real updates straight from our team and partner network — follow us @EdCreate Foundation on LinkedIn.
"Thanks to my NetAcad credentials, I got placed with Tata Consultancy Services. I will always be thankful to Cisco Networking Academy and EdCreate Foundation — this would not have been possible without them."
"The Faculty Development Program transformed how I teach. My students are now topping Cisco exams. EdCreate doesn't just train students — they empower entire classrooms and communities."
"From a small town with no access to quality tech education, EdCreate's cybersecurity program gave me a CCNA certification and a job offer before I even graduated college."
Digital transformation is reshaping the global workforce — creating massive demand for tech talent. EdCreate × Cisco directly addresses this gap with industry-aligned, skills-to-jobs education.
Endorsed and supported at every level — Central, State, and Sector Bodies.
Get your institution up and running with Cisco Networking Academy in 5 easy steps.
Ready to empower your students with industry-leading tech skills? Contact EdCreate Foundation today.
Certification-aligned curriculum across 7 domains, from introductory to advanced. Courses marked with ★ include an industry certification or digital badge. (Swipe table horizontally on mobile →)
| Level | Cybersecurity | Networking | AI & Data Science | Programming | Info Technology | Digital Literacy | Prof. Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro | Intro to Cybersecurity | Intro to IoT & Digital Transformation | Intro to Data Science Intro to Modern AI |
— | Computer Hardware Basics OS Basics Linux Unhatched |
Digital Literacy Collection (4 modules) | — |
| Beginner | Cybersecurity Essentials ★ Jr Cybersecurity Analyst Path ★ Industrial Cybersecurity Essentials |
Networking Essentials ★ Network Technician Path ★ (4 courses) Industrial IoT (Energy / Mfg) |
Apply AI Collection AI Fundamentals (IBM) AI with Intel Collection |
Python Essentials 1 ★ JavaScript 1 ★ C / C++ Essentials 1 ★ CSS / HTML Essentials ★ |
IT Support Essentials ★ IT Support Specialist Path ★ (4) Linux Essentials |
— | English for IT Basics ★ (4) Entrepreneurship (3) Career Prep Workshop |
| Intermediate | CyberOps Associate ★ Ethical Hacker ★ Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Path ★ (7, incl. Splunk) |
Network Security CCNA: Intro to Networks ★ CCNA: Switching, Routing, Wireless ★ CCNA: Enterprise, Security, Automation ★ DevNet Associate ★ |
Data Analytics Essentials Data Science with Python |
Python Essentials 2 ★ JavaScript 2 ★ C / C++ Essentials 2 ★ Linux 1 ★ / Linux 2 ★ |
— | — | English for IT 1 ★ English for IT 2 ★ |
| Advanced | — | CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking ★ CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing ★ |
— | C Advanced ★ C++ Advanced ★ |
— | — | — |
★ = includes industry certification or digital badge · Portfolio last updated April 2026
Verifiable, sharable credentials that employers trust — and students are proud to display.
"99% of organizations surveyed use technical certifications to make hiring decisions."
— Cisco Tech Manager Survey
We are founded and mentored by a group of IIT alumni who believed in making revolutionary and pedagogical changes in the education system. Traditional education has made itself inaccessible for millions of learners due to the digital divide. We advocate to harness the use of technology for easy, seamless and equitable education for all.
From global technology leaders to state governments and universities — our partners share one goal: equitable education for every Indian.
CISCO GLOBAL PARTNER
NASSCOM
GOVT.OF JHARKHAND
GOVT. OF MP
AICTE
BSF
COLLEGIATE EDUCATION,GOVT.OF AP
GOVT.OF AP
GOVT.OF BIHAR
GOVT.OF RAJASTHAN
IIT DELHI
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION,GOVT.OF INDIA
OSDA
RRU
SDI
TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPT,GOVT.OF AP
Whether you're a student, educator, government body, or institution — EdCreate has a pathway for you.
