NIL Learning at Cisco Live 2026: Introducing Project 525 CCNP

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We’re excited to return to Cisco Live in 2026 — and to bring something big for networking professionals who want to take their skills to the next level.

Last year, we unveiled Project 525 CCIE, our self-paced, mentor-supported program designed to help engineers confidently prepare for the CCIE lab.

This year, we’re expanding the Project 525 family.

Launching at Cisco Live 2026: Project 525 CCNP

Building on the success of the CCIE program, we’re introducing Project 525 CCNP — a structured, guided learning journey tailored to help engineers master the CCNP-level technologies and prepare for certification with clarity, confidence, and hands-on experience.

Whether you’re progressing toward expert-level certification or strengthening your professional skillset, Project 525 CCNP will deliver:

  • a practical, real-world learning approach

  • guided practice and mentorship

  • a modern, learner-first format

  • the proven structure of the Project 525 methodology

More details will be available at Cisco Live 2026 — and we can’t wait to share what’s coming.

Attend lectures from our instructors, experts, and even Cisco specialists!

  • OT Security Made Simple: Your 101 Guide to OT Network Security Assessments (Tushar Gaba, Instructor at NIL Learning and Edward Agostinho, Systems Engineering Leader, Cisco) – Tuesday, Feb 10 at 5 PM and Wednesday, Feb 11 at 9:30 AM
    This session is designed to demystify OT security by guiding you through practical steps for identifying vulnerabilities, assessing network security posture, and implementing targeted remediations using Cisco Cyber Vision. Experience firsthand how Cyber Vision delivers deep visibility into OT networks, enabling real-time monitoring, risk assessment, and actionable insights to strengthen your critical infrastructure.
  • Project 525: The Most Effective Way to Obtain your CCNP or CCIE Certification (Elizabeth Di Rocco, Program Manager at NIL Learning and Brad Thomas, NIL Learning South Africa) – Wednesday, Feb 11 at 12:30 PM
    Cisco certifications are among the most respected and valued credentials in the IT industry, and achieving CCNP or CCIE certification represents a significant milestone for networking professionals. Project 525, developed by NIL Learning in collaboration with Cisco, delivers a structured program designed to accelerate and simplify the certification journey. With a proven track record of improving exam success rates, Project 525 offers an effective path to achieving certification goals in just one year. In this short session, you’ll learn how Project 525 combines self-paced learning, hands-on labs, and mentorship to improve exam readiness and elevate your knowledge to expert level.

Meet the NIL Learning team at Cisco Live 2026

Visit us to explore:

  • Project 525 CCNP – official launch

  • Project 525 CCIE – ongoing enhancements

  • insights into NIL Learning’s approach to hands-on, advanced technical training

  • opportunities to connect with our instructors and learning architects

If you’re planning to attend Cisco Live 2026, make sure to stop by and talk to us. We’re excited to meet learners, partners, and the wider Cisco community again this year.