[CONTEST ENDED] Geek Out, Skill Up, and Win Big with the Meraki Learning Hub!

[AmyReyes]

UPDATE: This contest has now ended! Thank you to everyone who participated, and congrats to our 4 randomly selected winners: @RayZ, @RockyH, @Vincent_Snyder and @Dani4!!! 🎉

Last week, we unveiled a brand new Meraki Learning Hub experience designed to get you into the training you want faster and easier than ever before. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your mastery of Meraki, the Learning Hub puts free, high-quality training right at your fingertips.

To celebrate the launch, we’ve got something special for you. 🎉

🎁 Learn Something New, Win Something Too!

From now through July 25th, we’re inviting you to try out the new experience for yourself by taking any Meraki training course or module through the Learning Hub. Just come back here and tell us:

• ✅ Which course or module you took
• 💬 What you thought about it
  
  

That’s it! When you leave a comment below with your experience, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win some exclusive Meraki swag. (Yes, it’s that easy.)

How to Enter

Head over to the Meraki Learning Hub to complete any course module by 11:59pm EDT on Friday, July 25th. Then, leave a comment sharing which course you took and what you learned or liked about it. 

You’ll be entered to win cool prizes just for leveling up your skills. And hey — you’ll be better equipped to crush your next Meraki deployment, too. 💪

How to win

Once the contest ends, we will draw four at random to win a Cisco Meraki Community backpack. 

The Fine Print

• Limit one entry per community member 
• Submission period: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11am EST through Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
• Complete rules and eligibility can be found here.

[Lumenghi]

Just completed "Streamline Network Management, Meet AI Assistant for Networking", which is powerful in getting some examples for demoing the newest addition to the Meraki Dashboard, and showing to customer how it can simplify their daily operations. Short and effective.

[santiago_fps]

Completed the "Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway" in order to have a clear understanding how it wortks and know when to positioning this use case to our customers.

[Katerina]

thanks for the Meet AI Assistant for Networking training! Now I know possible use cases for AI Assistant and can deliver it to the customers

[mpiazzal]

I just completed the "Meet AI Assistant for Networking" course and it was really interesting! I can’t wait for it to be available in the EU zone as well. With how smart AI is getting, I wouldn’t be surprised if my toaster starts giving me networking tips soon! 😅 😉

[Jez-]

I just completed the Meet AI Assistant for Networking course, good to see some useful AI development to help guide troubleshooting for less experienced admins.

[MikeJones1]

I took the course "Meet AI Assistant for Networking".  It is great to be able to submit questions about our deployment and get instant answers!

[bryona]

I took the Campus Gateway course. It's presented well and explains the advantages it offers. This will be great for organizations trying to use the same strategy as other vendors using WLC based deployments, such as traditional Cisco, and an improvement over tunneling to an MX in many scenarios.

[anthonyjgates]

I just finished the Introducing Cisco Campus Gateway module and feel it was a great introduction to a New Meraki Product! I specially appreciate the followup email after completion providing me links to content I just completed. I wish these learning tracks counted towards BlackBelt / Enablement points in Cisco Parter 360 / PVI. 

[Ddavicco]

I just completed the "Meet AI Assistant for Networks" course.
The training is very clear, simple, and streamlined, with very concrete examples. It's excellent for troubleshooting task and implementations.
Perhaps more complex use cases or a list of helpful tips for beginners could be added.

One more thing: could you clarify whether chats created by an administrator can be viewed by others admins and/or shared?

[Brian_Bio]

Took "Introducing Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless".  Gave a good indication that the newer APs would be worthless for our organization as they are designed for uses that we are not and will never use.  Gives the impression that we would be better off moving to a different provider as Cisco is focusing on useless to us technologies.

[ShamanShade]

I took the "Meet AI Assistant for Networking" course. I have already asked it questions curious of the answers, and look forward to the growth of this service. I am eager to complete more courses, but I know now that the AI Assistant will help get me through.

[JE7]

I've completed the Meraki Deployment Stage 1 Black Belt course.

It's interesting because it shows how the platform's development and monitoring integrations with specific Catalyst models have advanced in recent years. It's much easier to understand how it works and how to use the different modules that comprise it.

[amitaga]

Hi Ya,  completed the "Meet AI Assistant for Networking" course. The use-cases demonstrated are very practical. A good start and initiative to be abreast with the latest trends in the industry. 👍

[CarolineS]

@medsss We wish we didn't have to limit the list of countries we can send prizes to! The Eligible Countries list is set by Cisco (not by the Meraki Community); restrictions are based on certain tax and custom requirements that some countries have for importing giveaway items that make it prohibitive to ship there. 

For a little more info, see this response from my colleague Amy to a similar topic: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Off-the-Stack/Request-for-Inclusion-of-Indian-Tech-Community-in-Mera...

[DDoctorisatwork]

I've been using Meraki for nearly 20 years and it's nice to have some free training to go with the 100's of thousands in hardware we've deployed

[Discipline]

Completed Implementing Seamless Wireless Networks. It provided insightful basic information on NAT vs Bridge mode, layer 3, and how it's used. The tiny quizzes were a plus. Great stuff, I will continue to view other learning modules.  Thank you!

[Sandeep2]

'Introducing the Meraki Platform 'Just completed this course and I must say—Meraki is a game changer!The cloud dashboard, seamless device onboarding, and smart analytics make it a powerful platform for modern networking. This intro course made complex concepts easy to grasp. Can't wait to explore more advanced topics.

[CarolineS]

@DDoctorisatwork I sense a little sarcasm there... but hopefully you find the training useful. Just because it's free doesn't mean it's not valuable. Cheers! 

[XuanTruong]

Course Completed: Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway

My Thoughts: I have completed the "Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway" course, and I found it extremely informative. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the Cisco Campus Gateway, including its features and benefits for managing wireless networks.

[PaulHSyd]

Finished

Monitoring Switches at the Device-Level

[DDoctorisatwork]

@CarolineS nono not at all .  I'm quite happy to get some more training.  I know it's been around a while but the new portal is great!  I have forwarded this training to all my team and other colleagues.

[CarolineS]

@DDoctorisatwork Oh great! Sorry I misread your tone 😬. Glad to hear you have been sharing the training to your team and colleagues!

[JasmineLuu]

Hi Team

I just completed Meet AI Assistant for Networking

This course is very helpful and easy to approach and understand

Thanks again

[danielboessl]

Hi Team,

I've just completed "Meraki Cellular Gateway"

This course is very helpful and easy to approach and understand

Thanks again

[Sandeep2]

Meet AI Assistant for Networking

The integration of AI Assistant into Meraki is a true game-changer! It's exciting to see how AI is simplifying complex networking tasks from intelligent troubleshooting to proactive insights. This will not only reduce operational overhead but also empower network engineers to focus on strategic work.

[TimovanHam]

followed the course "Securing Wireless Client Connectivity"

interesting read about WPA3, 802.11w and radius

[Kartik09]

I completed the Meraki Deployment Stage 1 training and found it extremely valuable. The sessions were excellent, and the videos greatly enhanced my understanding. I truly enjoyed the learning experience.

[Sandeep2]

Just completed the 'Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway' course — truly impressed by Cisco’s approach to simplifying wired and wireless integration.
The ability to seamlessly migrate and onboard APs through this gateway is a game-changer.Looking forward to exploring this technology further in enterprise environments.

[OliverJ]

Recently completed "Deploying a Meraki-managed Wireless Solution".

While it did have a great introduction on how to do it, I wish it went a little bit of more in-depth. Maybe add a "Radio Settings" part in there too and what would the best practices be regarding those. (RF Profiles would be a nice touch that could be added there)

[In_oc]

Unifying Cisco Hardware and Licensing with Wi-Fi 7 Learning Path

• Introduction to Cisco’s new licensing model.
• Benefits such as flexibility, simplified management, and scalability.
• Insight into new management options: Cloud, On-Premises, and Hybrid.

[Perazzelli]

I took Introducing Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless and Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway and both training are good introduction to see if you want to go deeper with a more technical training.

[NC_EB]

Completed "Introducing the Meraki Platform", good refresher on the benefits and features of Meraki platform

[Sandeep2]

Introducing Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless : just completed this course ,Its really easy to understand how the meraki AP work and what kind of services we can enable from the portal

[dinsen]

Just did the "Meet AI Assistant for Networking" course. Makes troubleshooting so easy!

[AnythingHosted]

Just completed Refining Wireless Networks with RF Optimization -enjoyed the AI element. Will now have a look at more the AI courses that others have completed 🙂 

[Dominus_Deus]

Just Started to Cisco Meraki 

Read Cisco Meraki Fundamentals 

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-816787-8

ISBN-10: 0-13-816757-5

Now looking for more training 

[DarylW]

I did the Securing Meraki-Managed Switch Networks course - although we already have an operational network deployed, it's surprisingly useful to be able to do a course like this as a refresher, as a reminder that there may be other features that we can and should look at enabling to improve the security of our environment.

[samirSuleiman]

Just finished Deploying a Meraki-Managed Wireless Solution

I wanted to share that I’ve learned how to use tagging during AP deployments. This will help streamline future configurations and improve network organization.

[ByeongkiCho]

I completed the Meet Meraki: Platform + Products Learning Path.

As someone recently transitioning from a social worker to a network engineer, this course gave me valuable insights into Meraki environments. I learned how many large retail companies rely on Meraki devices for their network infrastructure. It was exciting to discover the power and simplicity of Meraki’s cloud-managed platform, and I’m eager to continue learning more from the Meraki community.

[bradly]

Introducing Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless - Getting up to speed before I go to a meeting with a customer tomorrow. Easy to access, gave me the information I needed, to answer the customers questions. 

[raulbal]

The course "Troubleshooting with Meraki" is good for learning about the dashboard.

But it would be helpful to go deeper into how the solution works and translate it into other languages like Spanish, which is spoken by 600 million people.

[JAI6668]

The introduction to the Cisco Campus Gateway was very insightful. I learned how it centralizes traffic and simplifies network management, especially in large or distributed campus environments. The concept of Layer 3 roaming without IP changes was particularly interesting and practical.

[Dabas]

I have completed "Capturing Packets with a Security Appliance"  the course content is really helpful to expand my skill about packet capturing on Dashboard itself.

[GHAYAS]

very good Course I have completed Certified Meraki
Networking Associate (CMNA) very knowledgeable and helpful to understand the technology

[c1sc0]

Just completed the "Meet AI Assistant for Networking course", good experience.  will also take another course, "Deploying a Meraki-Managed Wireless Solution".

[c1sc0]

I am reading "Deploying a Meraki-Managed Wireless Solution" slide 7 "Explore the Summary page of our latest access point in a demo of a Wi-Fi 7 deployment."

When read until BSSID, I can't "Select the "X" in the top right corner to continue."

[CarolineS]

@c1sc0 - thanks for the heads up! Sending this to the team to investigate.

[ChineduOkafor]

Thanks to the Meet Meraki: Platform + Products Learning Path 📘, I now have a better understanding of what Meraki offers.
Working in an ISP where some of our customers use Meraki devices, this learning has been super helpful 💡.
The ability to capture packets remotely from the dashboard and other intuitive features really stood out to me 🔍✨. Meraki is quite impressive!

[RouterEdge]

About 60% way through the Meraki Network Engineer: Fundamental (CMNE-F) but I did enjoy:

Introducing How Meraki Smart Cameras Work

Introducing Tthe Cisco Campus Gateway

Both content was very interesting to read/watch on how things are steamlined now into the Meraki Dashboard and would love to get my hands on and have a play with the MV camera line!

Would also be super cool to win that backpack! 

 

[TMRoberts]

I've taken some of the courses already but took the new Meet AI Assistant for Networking as I'd seen some information regarding it and love the new options out there. As I always say, work smarter, not harder!!

[Matteo3vi]

I  have recently complete the Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway course, found It a great start to manager Cisco Access Point on the Meraki Dashboard for Enterprise.

Contents are clean, video includes and concepts well explained like all the other Meraki course I've done so I'm glad to see this platform evolving with all these new course.

[Hermesarj]

It's a great opportunity

Go Meraki

[Dani4]

I´m just getting started with Wireless Networks in my current job so I took the "Deploying a Meraki-Managed Switch".

This course is very easy to understand for any entry level network administrator. 

[SurendraKush]

I recently completed the Cisco Meraki Network Engineer: Fundamental (CMNE-F) course and found it a great introduction to the Meraki ecosystem. I'm now eager to explore more advanced courses.

[Rakeshelar]

I have completed the training titled "Introducing Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless". The session was highly informative and provided valuable insights into Meraki’s innovative wireless solutions.

Several features particularly stood out to me:

• Multi-Link Operation (MLO): Enables improved performance and reliability by allowing simultaneous data transmission over multiple frequency bands at once.

• Software-Defined Flex Radio: This feature allows Meraki APs to operate in either 5 GHz or 6 GHz mode, effectively future-proofing WLAN deployments.

• Air Marshal: A powerful wireless intrusion detection system that helps identify and mitigate rogue access points within the network.

• Dual Ethernet Ports with LACP: Supports link aggregation for redundancy and enhanced reliability, including PoE sharing with redundant mGig uplinks.

• Layer 7 (L7) Firewall Filtering: Enables granular application-level traffic control directly at the AP.

• Intelligent Packet Capture: Facilitates advanced troubleshooting by capturing packets directly from the AP.

• AI/ML-Based Radio Resource Management (RRM): Automatically tunes radio settings based on real-time environmental scanning to optimize performance.

Overall, the training gave a comprehensive view of Meraki’s cloud-first approach and its robust wireless capabilities.

[Sahilsp]

A captivating session packed with innovative Meet AI Assistant for Networking tools and real-world applications.

[Ricky]

Did Monitoring Switches at the Device-Level

Quick refresh on how to search for port status, event logs and good onsite help to locate ports with flashing LED's for quick switch search.

[vassallon]

I did a quick one to test it out, Introducing the Meraki Platform. 

Seems like a great tool for learning and I'll have to check it out more when I have some free time.

[raschank1]

I decided to complete the "Operating Cloud Networks for Managed Services" modules as its been a few years since I passed my CMNO and we are also a Cisco Gold Provider with 3 Meraki Powered Services so it was a good fit to learn more about operation as it pertains to MS.

Content was great. I enjoy the direction Cisco/Meraki are going with their e-learning whether it be black belt or learning hub. Only thing I would ask for is somehow getting learning hub content integrated in your EN PVI in Cisco 360. I would love if learning hub and black belts both counted because both are very valuable!

[LSandusky9025]

I just completed the course called Meet AI Assistant for Networking.  This new feature will be helpful when you need assistance and know what to ask, but not sure where to start.  The answers provided by AI can save valuable time and I can not wait to try this out.

[Azops]

I recently completed the "Meet AI Assistant for Networking" course, as I already use Meraki in many of my projects and wanted to explore how AI can support and enhance network operations. I tested several prompts during the course and found the assistant very promising.

I'm really looking forward to trying out the Cisco Workflow Automation capabilities, which seem like a great way to streamline repetitive tasks and boost efficiency.

[MalvinB]

 Meet AI Assistant for Networking

Didn't realize it was available - it was insightful but very high level. I will be testing it out and see what it can do.

[cseifert10]

 I took the Meet AI Assistant for Networking.  I like how it can speed up the process of troubleshooting certain issues. 

[AdrienDUMAS]

I've taken the Introducing the Meraki Cellular Gateway

Good to know and understand how it can help in so many cases.

[OliveiraFer]

Realizei o treinamento MeetAI Assistant for Networking. Gostei muito de conhecer como a Cisco Meraki está ajudando o usuário a melhorar sua experiência de utilização com o auxílio da IA.

[rubenlozada88]

Bastante tiempo que no pasaba por aca, el amterial de estudio sigue siendo magnifico, esperemos esta metodologia de entregar las capacitaciones sea tambien llevadas a Cisco en esta unificacion.

Ya con ganas de empezar algun proyecto para disfrutar de todas las bondades del Dashboard en Catalyst.

[Saulsk]

I am new to Meraki, I took the first course to understand the technology and what it is... I know about CCNA and SD-WAN so it is very exciting to be here and learn something new and hopefully it will be a new path for me... it is very easy to follow the pace and be here... congratulations team...

[gabriel_perez]

I was able to learn about Cisco Secure Connect. I didn’t know that Cisco Secure Connect is a cloud-delivered Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution that unifies networking and security into a single, scalable service.

[Epldt]

Implementing Firewall Rules on a Security Appliance

- Learn the difference between outbound and inbound in layer 3.

- Learn layer 7 firewall policy.

- Overall Meraki Firewall is easy to navigate and understand. 

[DTuttle]

I just completed Introducing the Cisco Campus Gateway and like the direction this product is going for Meraki WiFi to scale to large campus networks. Best of both worlds, On prem performance with cloud scale management.

[raschank1]

I couldn't stop myself... I ended up finally completing the CMNA as well 😅

[Lalith1]

"I’ve completed introducing the Meraki platform and provided an overview of global exports."

It’s great to learn more about the manufacturing and export processes.

[Suhas]

Recently completed the below courses Unifying Cisco Hardware and Licensing with Wi-Fi 7, Cisco Networking Subscription, Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless, Choosing Your Ideal MT Sensors and Meet AI Assistant for Networking! 

These courses have expanded my knowledge and skills in the latest Cisco Meraki technologies and innovations. Looking forward to applying what I’ve learned to drive even greater success!

[varunahuja]

I've just completed 'Meet AI Assistant for Networking' — it's definitely a big improvement over the Dashboard.

[raphi3112]

Just finished Implementing Cloud Switching and Wireless Learning Path. Was a great Course and it directly translates to my job.

[Shivaan]

Great Content

[Jahirul-Islam]

Course Completed: Meet AI Assistant for Networking

Feedback:
The feature is fantastic and has great potential. It can assist in troubleshooting in a very sophisticated and efficient manner, significantly reducing the time required. I’m hopeful that in the future, it will become even more intelligent and capable.

[gurpinder]

I have completed 

Meet AI Assistant for Networking
I liked how easy we can ask questions and answers. The course is very easy to understand.

[Vincent_Snyder]

Learned about AI Assistant and troubleshooting my wireless users.

[IsaacH]

I took the Meet AI Assistant for Networking module 

Excited for what’s next in making Meraki Networking even simpler and smarter than ever.

[Abdelhalim]

I took the Cisco Campus Gateway model, its an amazing solution to fit scalable networks with minimum network adjustment hustle. The concept of adding it to the Meraki dashboard and managing it through the cloud is very convenient.

[Marvin_]

Just completed the modules "Enhancing Wireless Networks with Wi-Fi Personal Network" and "Implementing ESL Technology with Meraki-Managed Wireless".

With these modules I've learned a lot about features I've never used, hopefully this will help in future projects!

[ArTiCo]

Introducing the Meraki Cellular Gateway 

Very happy to learn about MG Meraki. It's a really great backup solution!

Thank you very much

[Shannu]

A good campaign. Up until now, I have been renewing licenses as traditional, without giving it much thought. Watched the ‘Introducing the Cisco Networking Subscription’ due to this advert. Now I know 🙂

[IvanGo]

Completed Introducing the Cisco Networking Subscription

Very grateful to learn Meraki's licensing ways

[BigyanA]

I just finished the "Troubleshooting Content Filtering" course. It was good and had enough depth. Fun fact I learned through it was that - when an asterisk is included in the Blocked URL list, the asterisk is considered to be a literal character and not a wildcard.

[agroisman]

I recently completed the "Unifying Cisco Hardware and Licensing with Wi-Fi 7 Learning Path". Got better understanding of new licensing features

[Sommie99]

Although been using Meraki for wifi for a while now, working through Meraki Platform Fundamentals to help understand more around switching

[SusanaSan]

I completed the "Introducing Meraki Video Access"

It's a short introduction, but it has some interesting features.

Thank you.

[Carlosgmb]

The module I took was Introducing Meraki-Managed Switches and I am still interested in taking other courses that allow me to improve my Meraki skills and knowledge, due to innovations and implementations in the network and technology.

Furthermore. in the future implement and apply the resources provided by Meraki.

[Lalith1]

I’ve completed all the courses and truly enjoyed the learning journey. I’m passionate about Cisco Meraki and eager to deepen my knowledge even further. Excited to explore more and grow with this innovative brand.

[VladimirRomero]

Hi Team, Just I completed the Introducing the Cisco Networking Subscription course,I learned something new about what can be considered in subscription licensing, thanks.

[engbhuwansk]

My Meraki Learning Journey!

Just completed "Introducing Cisco Meraki Cloud-First Wireless" and "Introducing the Meraki Platform" on the Meraki Learning Hub! I loved diving into how cloud-managed networking simplifies operations and provides unparalleled visibility for deployments. It's clear how Meraki's approach truly offers a future-proof investment for businesses. Super excited to apply these insights to crush future Meraki deployments!

[aplannet]

I have recently completed the training titled 'Implementing Cloud Switching and Wireless.' It will help me to accomplish my job's tasks in a faster manner with this new knowledge.

[DeepaanM]

I recently completed the "Meet Meraki: Platform + Products" learning path, which gave me a strong foundation in understanding the Meraki ecosystem.

I’m currently working on a live deployment involving MX, MS, and MR devices, and the setup process has been smooth, intuitive, and very efficient — a great experience overall.

[denis_a]

looks like i joined the bandwagon and tried Meet AI Assistant for Networking   I like to push all the new buttons to see what they can do for me.   Our network team keeps downsizing so figuring out how to do more with less is always helpful

[aplannet]

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[Sachin_yadav]

I’m pleased to share that I have successfully completed all modules of Cisco Meraki through the Cisco Black Belt Academy, which provided structured, in-depth training across the entire Meraki ecosystem. This learning journey has significantly strengthened my understanding of cloud-managed networking solutions and their practical application in enterprise environments.

Through this program, I gained hands-on knowledge and experience with:

• Meraki Dashboard: Centralized, cloud-based platform offering real-time network visibility, device management, and monitoring across all sites.
• Meraki MX (Security & SD-WAN): Configured Auto VPN, firewall rules, threat protection (AMP & Umbrella), traffic shaping, and policy-based routing for secure, optimized WAN connectivity.
• Meraki MR (Wireless): Set up SSIDs, RF profiles, client insights, Layer 7 firewalls, and guest access with splash pages.
• Meraki MS (Switching): Managed VLANs, port configurations, STP, virtual stacking, and performed advanced troubleshooting using packet capture and cable testing.
• Meraki MV (Smart Cameras): Deployed intelligent video surveillance with motion search, zone-based alerts, and cloud-based storage without NVR dependency.
• Meraki Systems Manager (MDM): Enabled device enrollment, security policies, application management, and geofencing for mobile endpoints.
• Meraki Insight: Analyzed application and WAN performance to identify issues impacting SaaS apps and user experience.

Overall, Cisco Meraki offers a simplified, scalable, and secure approach to network management—ideal for modern, distributed enterprises. The platform’s zero-touch provisioning, robust API support, and seamless integration across networking and security components make it a strong fit for cloud-first organizations.

This training has further enhanced my technical capabilities in cloud networking, and I look forward to applying this knowledge in real-world deployments

[IsmaAlex]

- Introducing the Meraki Platform-

😃I started with an introductory course to learn about the benefits that Meraki technology could offer, and I learned a lot about how easy and smart it is to implement a solution using the Dashboard API  📊 . I think it helps colleagues avoid spending many hours deploying different devices. 😎

[PCtti]

Starting new challenges, now with support and implementation of Meraki SD-WAN, the course "Introducing Security and SD-WAN" is recommended for beginners with Meraki networking solutions! Let's continue the studies and improvements! Thank you!