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.

Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Load Balancing, Microsoft Azure, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Remote Access Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Security Architecture Review, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptographic Protocols, IT Security Architecture, Telecommunications, Network Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, NIST 800-53, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Data Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Support, Network Routers, Network Administration, General Networking, System Configuration, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux, Git (Version Control System), Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Scripting, User Provisioning, Shell Script, User Accounts, Software Versioning, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Network Administration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Computer Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Database Management, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Relational Databases, Computer Systems, Wide Area Networks, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, IT Service Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, API Gateway, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Network Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking, Problem Management, Network Security, Data Persistence, Test Tools, Scenario Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wide Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Network Support, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Planning And Design, Network Monitoring, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, System Configuration, System Implementation, Configuration Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Shell Script, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Linux Commands, File Systems, Network Routing, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Operating Systems
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months