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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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    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701)

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Authorization (Computing), Network Architecture, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Identity and Access Management, Email Security, Application Security, Human Factors (Security), Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, Data Security, Authentications, Malware Protection, Mobile Security

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, OS Process Management, File Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Cyber Security Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Encryption, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Linux Administration, Linux Servers, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Linux Commands, Linux, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Remote Access Systems, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    IP Connectivity & IP Services

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410)

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Control Panels, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Network Administration, User Accounts, Graphical Tools

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Azure Identity and Networking Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Network Security, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Security, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Loss Prevention, Security Testing, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Security, Encryption, Data Security, Network Administration, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Risk, Vulnerability Scanning, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security Incident Management, Information Privacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Implementing Cisco Quality of Service

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, IT Infrastructure, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701): Packt
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Cyber Security Technologies: Illinois Tech
  • Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • IP Connectivity & IP Services: Packt
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise ENARSI (300-410): Packt
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Azure Identity and Networking Essentials: Microsoft

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