F5 Academy

What is an F5 Academy?

F5 Academies are immersive, in-person and virtual training experiences held across NAMER, EMEA, LATAM, and APCJ. These sessions deliver hands-on labs, technical deep dives, and peer collaboration designed to help you unlock the full potential of F5’s portfolio—from BIG-IP and WAAP to NGINX and AI Gateway.

Why Attend?

What Are F5 Academy Badges?

F5 Academy badges recognize participants who attend multiple training events and are building a track record of continued technical growth. Shareable and visible, these badges let you highlight your journey and promote your expertise to peers and employers.

Explorer

Attended your second F5 Academy event. You’re officially in the learning loop, exploring and developing strong fundamentals across F5 solutions.

Technical Trailblazer

Attended 6 F5 Academy events. You're expanding your technical reach and applying F5 tools with confidence.

Academy Ambassador

Attended 10 events. The highest recognition, reserved for our most dedicated learners and advocates.

Foundations

Attended 4 F5 Academy events. This badge shows you're serious about diving into advanced app security, automation, and AI technologies.

MVP

Attended 8 F5 Academy events. This badge recognizes your commitment to securing and optimizing apps across environments.

What about the little dots on my badge? After earning Academy Ambassador, every 2 additional Academies earn you a new dot—because your journey doesn't stop at 10.

Coming soon: Special prizes and perks based on badge levels.

More to Explore

Questions? Want to bring the F5 Academy to your region or learn more about badge criteria? Contact us at f5academy@f5.com.