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    Intro to Software Engineering

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Project Initialization
    30-60 mins
    Intermediate
    Set up your local development environment to prepare for work.
    What you'll learn
    • About your proejct - Cisco is developing a network dashboard called Sextant, a locally hosted single-page application meant to assist field technicians in their day-to-day. 
    • How to set up a React application served locally on your machine
    What you'll do
    • Fork and clone a starter repo
    • Install Node
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    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Cisco. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate

    The Cisco Intro to Software Engineering program is designed to help you build your technical programming skills, which will be useful for your career and to talk about during job interviews. 

    During this program, you will develop a better understanding of how Cisco employees approach problems, organize and prioritize, and communicate clearly and professionally - and learn how to apply these critical skills to your very own projects. 

    “From purposeful work that makes a global impact and gives back to a company culture that empowers an inclusive future for all where employees can ‘be you, with us’ – Cisconians have a lot to be proud of!”

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    React Skills
    npm Skills
    Git Skills
    Design Thinking
    Networking
    WebSocket Protocol
    Communication
    OBS Studio

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Cisco. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Intro to Software Engineering

    Build a dashboard to streamline processes for Cisco's field technicians as part of Cisco's Software Engineering team

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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Cisco. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Cisco. Show us you're a motivated candidate.