The Akamai Technical Academy is a 16-week online training course requiring an average of ten hours of asynchronous learning per week. Participants will join a cohort of 100 learners in this program and receive access to live technical training from Akamai leaders. At the conclusion of the program, participants will be considered for Akamai apprenticeships and job openings. This program is open only to those in Costa Rica, Poland, and India at this time.
The Coursera Network Engineering certificate is more appropriate for learners who require flexibility in completing the course and are located outside of Costa Rica, Poland, and India.
Learn network engineering skills as part of an online, asynchronous cohort with the Akamai Technical Academy
In today’s workforce, there simply aren’t enough people with STEM skills to meet the hiring demands in tech. In 2016, we launched Akamai Technical Academy (ATA) with the mission of providing nontraditional STEM talent with a pathway into tech by training them with the foundational skills needed for entry-level jobs.
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The Akamai Technical Academy offers a dedicated network engineering learning plan as well as technical workshops led by Akamai leaders, study groups, and a final completion certificate. See examples of the network engineering courses below:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applicants for the 16-week program are asked to submit their resume and to complete a brief aptitude assessment.
Please monitor the application link to see whether the program is currently open for applications and when the next application window will open. If the program is not open, we encourage you to begin your studies by using the Coursera course materials.
You need to have proficiency in English and general interest and excitement about technology. No previous technical experience is required, and the program is geared toward those newer to tech or who may be pursuing a career change.
Participants in the Akamai Technical Academy should expect to dedicate an average of 10 hours per week to asynchronous learning and will have the opportunity to attend optional live trainings. The total course is expected to take 16 weeks to complete. The course is not a paid opportunity, nor will it count for college credit.
In addition to gaining new skills and a new network from the program, graduates will be eligible to apply for apprenticeships and other job openings at Akamai.
Participants will join fellow learners in a 100-person cohort and have opportunities to join study groups, attend live training sessions with Akamai leadership, and be considered for job opportunities alongside their peers.