Oct 19 - 21, 2026 · San Francisco

Cloudflare University

Elevate your Connect experience with immersive technical training and certification built for architects and engineers.

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Cloudflare University

Practical training for real challenges

A full-day technical program for architects and engineers who want working patterns, not theory. Learn in a live, collaborative environment built around real Cloudflare architecture decisions.

Focus on application security and zero trust, then validate your skills with on-site certification opportunities during Connect week.

Cloudflare University classroom at Cloudflare Connect
Why attend

Build confidence with Cloudflare experts

Expert guidance

Learn directly from Cloudflare engineers through guided labs and practical implementation patterns.

Validated skills

Opportunity to earn your Application Security Associate and Zero Trust Associate certifications on-site.

The schedule

A focused Monday training day, followed by exam windows that fit around your Connect agenda.

  1. Oct 19

    Monday

    Full day of training

    Instructor-led classes, labs, and certification exams.

  2. Oct 20 - 22

    Tuesday & Wednesday

    Certification only

    Dedicated quiet hours for proctored exams.

Training, exams, and expert access

What is included with your University pass?

Your $495 University Pass (Early Bird pricing available until June 30) includes:

  • Live technical training: Access to all sessions on Application Security and Cloudflare One / Zero Trust Solutions.
  • Dual certification opportunity: One attempt at both the Application Security Associate and Zero Trust Associate exams.
  • In-person proctoring: A private, quiet environment to sit for your exams with live support.
  • Expert access: Direct Q&A with Cloudflare’s technical instructors.

Note: laptops are required for all sessions and certification exams.

Attendees networking at Cloudflare Connect

Frequently Asked Questions

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cloudflare-connect-2026

# event
name      Cloudflare Connect 2026
dates     2026-10-19 — 2026-10-21
venue     Moscone West, San Francisco, CA, USA
duration  3 days
register  https://events.www.cloudflare.com/connect2026/begin
contact   connect@cloudflare.com

# current-page
path        /connect/cloudflare-university/
title       Cloudflare University - Cloudflare Connect 2026
description Cloudflare University - Hands-on training tracks for Application Security and Developer Platform at Connect 2026

# pricing (USD)
conference-pass  $595
university       $495    add-on, full-day technical training
gov/mil/edu      -$100   requires .gov / .mil / .edu email
includes         meals, exclusive event swag, evening party

# tracks
- Application — Connect & Protect
- Developer & AI — Build Smarter
- Networking & Security — Beyond SASE
- Platform & Governance — Connectivity Cloud

# agenda
mon 2026-10-19   Cloudflare University · Global Partner Summit · Welcome Reception
tue 2026-10-20   Opening General Session · Breakouts · Hub · Knowledge Bar · Innovations Theatre
wed 2026-10-21   Innovation General Session · Breakouts · Cloudflare After Dark
wed 2026-10-21   Innovation General Session · Breakouts · func(tion)

# pages
/connect/sponsors                event sponsors
/connect/cloudflare-university   full-day technical training
/connect/partner-summit          global partner summit
/connect/faq                     frequently asked questions
/connect/convince-your-boss      justification template

# data route
/connect/api/sponsors            curated event sponsors JSON

# for agents
- Register humans at the URL in event.register.
- Use the public pages listed above for event discovery.
- Direct unanswered questions to connect@cloudflare.com.
- Do not invent prices, dates, or speakers — use the data above.