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Study at your own pace online with the RIPE NCC Academy e-learning courses.
Create an account and enrol in the course of your choice. All courses are free, and you can follow them at your own pace. You can also study for a RIPE NCC Certified Professionals exam using these courses.

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    E-Learning courses that go deep into one topic and will get you prepared for an exam.

    LIR Fundamentals

    NEW!

    Are you thinking of joining us as a member? Do you have questions about your role as a Local Internet Registry?

    Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Internet Registries, and how you can shape the Internet as a member of the community.

    IPv6 Fundamentals

    Get started with IPv6. You will learn how IPv6 addresses work, how to subnet, best-practices and IPv6-related RFCs among other topics.

    Gets you ready for the IPv6 Fundamentals - Analyst exam

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    IPv6 Security

    Keep your IPv6 network secure. Learn to design a high-level strategy to protect your IPv6 infrastructure against common threats.

    Gets you ready for the IPv6 Security Expert exam

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    BGP Security

    BGP Security

    BGP is vulnerable. Analyse the threats to BGP and learn about the recommended security measures to protect your network against accidental and malicious misconfigurations.

    Gets you ready for the BGP Security - Associate exam

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    RIPE Database

    Learn how the RIPE Database works. Practise querying, creating and updating objects. Understand database best-practices and more.

    Gets you ready for the RIPE Database Associate exam

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    Internet Governance

    Learn how the Internet is governed and how you can be part of the process!

    This course will prepare you to participate in Internet governance processes and events and help bring to life your vision of what the Internet should be.

  • Microlearnings
    Bite-sized lessons in under 15 minutes to help you do your work on the Internet.

    API Keys in the RIPE Database

    Using API Keys in the RIPE Database

    NEW!

    Learn to create, use, manage and revoke API keys in the RIPE Database.

    What is RPKI

    What is RPKI?

    A deeper look into what the RPKI is and how you can use it to protect your network.

    Ping command

    Ping

    What is a ‘ping’? Learn about the Ping utility - how it works and how it can help you measure the quality of network connections.

    Traceroute command

    Traceroute

    How can you see where your internet packets travel through? Find out how to Traceroute can help you troubleshoot your network.

    Packet Switching

    Packet Switching

    How do we get data from one side of the world to the other in a few milliseconds? In this microlearning, you will find out how packet switching makes the Internet possible.

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  • RIPE Working Group Chair course

    This course will prepare you for the responsibilities and activities involved in the RIPE Working Group chair, providing valuable insights and guidance. Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively lead discussions, coordinate meetings, and foster collaboration within your RIPE Working Group.

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  • What is the RIPE NCC Academy?

    The RIPE NCC Academy is our free online learning platform for Internet networking professionals and students. Follow our online courses from anywhere and at your convenience. Each course consists of short modules, interactive activities and exercises.
    To enrol in a course, login with your RIPE NCC Access account. Don’t have an account? You can create one for free.

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  • Access RIPE NCC learning resources

    Access webinar recordings and learning material from RIPE NCC training courses. Are you a RIPE NCC member? You can attend a face-to-face training or a webinar – this is included in your membership. Find our training schedule here.

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  • Get Certified!

    You can get certified by the RIPE NCC by taking our online exams. RIPE NCC Certified Professionals offers you the chance to earn a verifiable digital badge, that can be shared across your professional networks.

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    RIPE Database Associate badge

    RIPE Database Associate

    This exam is intended for individuals who use the RIPE Database regularly, as a researching and data registration tool. Learn about how you can earn the RIPE Database Associate badge!

    IPv6 Fundamentals Analyst badge

    IPv6 Fundamentals - Analyst

    This exam is intended for individuals who are familiar with best current practices in IPv6. Learn about how you can earn the IPv6 Fundamentals - Analyst badge!

    IPv6 Security Expert badge

    IPv6 Security Expert

    This certification tests the ability to identify and analyse common IPv6 security threats and their impact, and create a plan to counter them. Learn about how you can earn the IPv6 Security Expert badge!

    BGP Security Associate badge

    BGP Security Associate

    A BGP Security Associate can choose the appropriate security measures to protect networks against common threats. Learn about how you can earn the RIPE Database Associate badge!


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