Coming in 2026: New IT & Cybersecurity Courses, Skill Labs, and Smarter Learning

If you’re excited about building real IT and cybersecurity skills next year — you’re going to love what’s coming.

2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet at ACI Learning. We’re expanding hands-on Skill Labs, launching new and updated courses aligned to in-demand certifications, and rolling out a smarter learning experience designed around how people actually learn.

Whether you’re training on your own or through work, everything coming next year is built to help you:

• Learn faster
• Practice more
• Stay current as tech evolves
• Build skills employers actually care about

Let’s start with what everyone’s excited about.

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What’s Coming in 2026 (The Big Stuff)

New & Updated Courses Learners Are Asking For

We’re expanding our catalog with certifications and skills that reflect where IT, cybersecurity, and AI are headed — not where they’ve been.

Here’s a preview of what’s coming in 2026:

Area	What’s Coming	Why Learners Will Love It
Ethical Hacking	CEH v14 updates	Keeps ethical hacking skills aligned to modern attack techniques, AI-driven threats, and real-world environments
Cybersecurity	CompTIA CySA+ (new 2026 version)	Updated to reflect today’s SOC workflows, threat detection, and response skills
AI & Security	CompTIA SecAI+ and SecOT+	New certifications focused on AI security and operational technology security
AI Skills	AI Essentials & Prompting for Engineers	Practical AI literacy learners can use immediately
Networking & Infrastructure	Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE	Updated networking paths aligned to modern enterprise environments
Cloud & Systems	Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, PowerShell	Keeps IT pros current with modern system administration
Development & Automation	Python Coding Course	Foundational automation and scripting skills for IT and cyber roles

These courses are designed to support real career paths — from IT support and networking to cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and AI-enabled roles.

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Hands-On Skill Labs: Bigger, Better, and Everywhere

In 2026, hands-on learning gets a major boost. We continue to strengthen Skill Labs across certifications and job roles, reinforcing hands-on practice as a core part of the learning experience.

What’s coming:

• Expanded Skill Labs for advanced cybersecurity certifications
• New AI-focused labs, including AI in cybersecurity and threat response
• Linux+, cloud, networking, and infrastructure labs
• A dedicated Skill Labs catalog to make hands-on practice easier to discover
• UI/UX improvements so labs are easier to launch, complete, and revisit

These labs simulate real environments, helping you build confidence before you’re on the job.

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Smarter Learning with AI-Powered Guidance

Learning in 2026 isn’t just about content — it’s about guidance.

We’re rolling out platform enhancements that help learners understand where they are, what to focus on next, and how to improve.

Coming enhancements include:

• Enhanced assessments to establish skill baselines and track progress
• AI-powered coaching and remediation to help learners get unstuck
• Clearer learning recommendations based on goals and performance
• Improved reporting and insights for learners and team leaders

The result? Less guessing. More momentum.

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What Launched Recently (Quick Recap)

While we’re excited about what’s next, a lot has already gone live — and learners are using it now.

Here’s a simple snapshot of what’s new over the past year:

Course / Certification	Status	Why It Matters
CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005)	✅ Live	Expert-level cybersecurity skills with hands-on Skill Labs
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)	✅ Live	Teaches the full penetration testing lifecycle with real-world scenarios
CompTIA A+ (220-1201 / 1202)	✅ Live	Updated IT support certification with hands-on labs
Tech+ (formerly ITF+)	✅ Live	Modern entry point into IT careers
Updated Skill Labs	✅ Live	Hands-on practice aligned to new certifications
Modular Course Design	✅ Live	Clearer lessons, easier progress, faster skill-building

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Why Learners Are Going to Love 2026

Everything coming next year is built around one idea:

Skills first. Practice always. Guidance when you need it.

Whether you’re:

• Preparing for certification
• Upskilling for your current role
• Transitioning into cybersecurity
• Learning through your employer

2026 brings more ways to learn smarter, practice deeper, and stay ahead.

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Built for the Future of Learning

As technology evolves, your training should evolve with it.

That’s why ACI Learning is building:

• A unified platform
• Personalized learning experiences
• Certification-aligned courses
• Hands-on Skill Labs that mirror real work

We’ll keep tracking the changes — so you can focus on building the skills that move your career forward. And honestly? We can’t wait for you to see what’s next.