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Network Administration Courses

Network administration courses can help you learn network design, configuration, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. You can build skills in managing network hardware, optimizing performance, and ensuring data integrity. Many courses introduce tools such as Cisco routers, firewalls, and network monitoring software, that support implementing effective network solutions and maintaining system reliability.


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Popular Network Administration Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Endpoint Security, Hardening, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Administration, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Authentications, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Authentications, Virtualization, Encryption, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Restful API

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Software-Defined Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Wide Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Networking, Performance Tuning, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Planning And Design, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Patch Management, Application Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Managing Storage and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Microsoft Azure, Windows PowerShell, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Proxy Servers, Web Applications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Network Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiAnalyzer Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Security, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Operating System Administration, Disaster Recovery, System Software, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Software Installation, Debugging, System Configuration, Network Administration

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, System Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Network Administration, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Business Continuity Planning, IT Automation, Firewall, Network Routing, Business Transformation, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Networking, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Network Routers, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy, Cloud Management, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Management and Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Analysis, Operations Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network administration courses

  • Advanced Network Security and Endpoint Strategies: Packt
  • CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies: Packt
  • Managing and Optimizing SD-Branch Networks: LearnQuest
  • Managing Storage and Networking: SkillUp
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Network Operations: Google
  • FortiAnalyzer Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.
  • System Administration with IBM AIX: Beyond the Basics: IBM
  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware

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