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The Cisco Learning Network

Tanner Swift, Beth Oommen

Booking Overview

An interview-led technology education and professional-development show focused on networking, Cisco certifications, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and technology careers, typically featuring Cisco subject-matter experts plus occasional leaders from adjacent technology and workforce organizations. Credible pitches include networking architects, cybersecurity and artificial-intelligence specialists, certification leaders, cloud collaboration experts, and technology-career authorities with practical expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show has a focused Cisco and certification remit.

Metrics

Episodes: 83

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 54.2k subscribers

Instagram: 167.0k followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

cln-podcast@cisco.com

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Host

Tanner Swift - Cisco Learning Network Community Manager who leads discussions about Cisco certifications, networking technologies, and professional learning.

Beth Oommen - Cisco Networking Academy Global Marketing Leader who hosts conversations about technology education, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and workforce development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise in computer networking, Cisco certifications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud collaboration, technology education, or career development; guests are typically certification leaders, technical architects, experienced practitioners, or workforce and job-search authorities.
Required Achievements:  
Ownership of professional certification programs or exam portfolios, Technical architecture or advanced networking expertise, Leadership in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or technology education, Practical experience preparing for or earning advanced Cisco certifications, Leadership of technology career, workforce, or job-search programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Charanjeet Singh - Design-focused CCIE Collaboration Preparation, Global Dial Plans, Unified Communications Manager Call Routing, Customer Requirements, And Business Outcomes.

Ade Kehinde-Idowu - CCIE Collaboration Lab Preparation, Practice Labs, Timing, Troubleshooting, Documentation, And Building Confidence Through Repetition.

Kashif Zeeshan - CCIE Collaboration Lab Preparation, Exam Evolution, Design-module Thinking, Webex Calling Integration, And Ai-focused Exam Components.

Matt Berndt - Technology Job Searches In An Ai-driven Market, Communicating Technical Skills, Using AI Tools, Interview Preparation, And Professional Networking.

Giuseppe Cinque - Artificial Intelligence And Cybersecurity, Generative And Agentic AI, Future Technology Careers, AI Literacy, Coding, Prompt Engineering, And Responsible Ai.

Recent Topics

Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, Professional Certification, Cloud Computing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Cisco Learning Network
:

Cisco Security Certifications: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

October 26, 2026

What’s changing in Cisco’s security certifications—and what does it mean for your next career step? Join Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Rigo Villa and Cisco experts Francois Caen, Kyle Winters, and Mubasher Nawaz as they unpack updates to CCNP Security and CCIE Security, including the redesigned SCOR exam, changes to concentration exams, and the introduction of AI into expert-level practical exams. Learn how these updates reflect real-world security work, explore training and hands...

Cracking the CCIE Collaboration Lab

August 14, 2026

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Tanner Swift is joined by CCIE Collaboration Exam Product Manager Kashif Zeeshan, along with Ade Kehinde-Idowu and Charanjeet Singh, also known as CJ, for a focused discussion on preparing for the CCIE Collaboration lab exam. Together, they explore how the CCIE Collaboration exam is evolving, including the addition of AI-focused components, and take a closer look at the design module — where candidates need to think beyond configuration ...

Find Yourself in the Future Part 2: AI and the Tech Job Search

August 07, 2026

In part two of this Cisco Learning Network Podcast conversation on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the future of work, Beth Oommen, Leader of Cisco Networking Academy Global Marketing, speaks with Matt Berndt, Head of Indeed’s Job Search Academy. Matt shares practical advice for early-career technology professionals navigating the job search in an AI-driven market — including how to communicate technical skills clearly, turn experience into evidence, use AI tools thoughtfully, pr...

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How do I get in touch with The Cisco Learning Network?

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What is the email for The Cisco Learning Network?

The publicly listed email for The Cisco Learning Network: cln-podcast@cisco.com.

How many listeners does The Cisco Learning Network have?

Podseeker estimates The Cisco Learning Network reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Cisco Learning Network?

The Cisco Learning Network typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in computer networking, Cisco certifications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud collaboration, technology education, or career development; guests are typically certification leaders, technical architects, experienced practitioners, or workforce and job-search authorities. Common among recent guests: Ownership of professional certification programs or exam portfolios; Technical architecture or advanced networking expertise; Leadership in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or technology education. Recent guests include Charanjeet Singh, Ade Kehinde-Idowu, and Kashif Zeeshan.

How hard is it to get booked on The Cisco Learning Network?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Cisco Learning Network cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, Professional Certification, and Cloud Computing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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