We teach networking the way engineers learn it
Netwisers is an independent training provider for Cisco, CompTIA and AI certifications. We run live, instructor-led classes online for students and working adults across the United States, scheduled in the evening in Eastern through Pacific time.
Why we built Netwisers
Most people who want an IT career hit the same wall: video courses explain the theory, but there is no one to ask, no structured practice and no one checking the work. Lab gear is expensive, and simulators are hard to set up alone.
We put the pieces in one place. Live classes with an instructor, notes built around diagrams, labs that run in the browser, quizzes in the same format as the exam, and a teacher who reviews what you submit. The goal is simple: walk into the exam ready, and be able to do the job afterwards.
How we teach
Start from zero, build up
Students begin with no assumed knowledge. Each lecture teaches one layer or idea and builds on the one before, instead of jumping around to follow exam-domain order. The CCNA runs in six parts: foundations, IP addressing, switching, routing, services and security, then operations.
Practice every week
Every lecture ends with a hands-on lab and a quiz, so students use what they learned in the same week. Early labs are guided step by step; exam-style labs start once the CLI has been taught.
Honest feedback
Labs are graded task by task on our server, and a teacher reviews every submitted lab. Solutions are shown only after a student submits, with a short note on the mistakes people usually make.
Follow the official objectives
Every lecture topic is tagged to the official exam objective it covers, and courses are updated when the exam vendors publish changes, such as CCNA v2.0 (first test date February 3, 2027).
Why these certifications
Networking and security jobs pay well above the US median. These are national median annual wages from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.
- $76,220Computer network support specialists
- $129,180Information security analysts, with 21% projected growth from 2025 to 2035
- $50,980All US occupations, for comparison
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics and Employment Projections. More detail in Is the CCNA worth it? US salaries and jobs.
What we teach
AI & AI Engineering
A three-course AI Engineer track from Python and SQL to production agents, plus AI certifications from Cisco and CompTIA.
Cisco Associate (CCNA)
Entry-level Cisco certifications: networking, automation and security operations.
Cisco Professional (CCNP)
All 8 CCNP tracks, each course covering the core exam and one concentration.
Firewalls (Palo Alto & Fortinet)
Next-generation firewall courses for the Palo Alto Networks Network Security Analyst and Fortinet NSE 4 exams, with labs you build in EVE-NG.
CompTIA
Vendor-neutral foundations for IT support, networking and security.
Our policies, in plain words
- The first class of every course is free, so you can see how we teach before you pay.
- Tuition is non-refundable once you enroll. Details are in our refund policy.
- Your portal stays open for 30 days after your course ends, so you can review before the exam.
- We never email or display passwords. New accounts get a one-time link to set their own.
Netwisers is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Cisco, CompTIA, Palo Alto Networks or Fortinet. Exam vouchers are bought separately from the exam vendor.
Talk to an advisor
Tell us where you are starting from. We reply within one business day with a recommended course and start date.