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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.

Popular Network Administration Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Professional Networking, Digital Publishing, Social Media, Relationship Building, Branding, Web Presence, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    389 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Microsoft Servers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Azure Active Directory, Data Storage, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Management, Network Support, File Systems, Network Troubleshooting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    Free Trial
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    British Standards Institution

    Assessing neural network robustness: ISO/IEC 24029-1:2021

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Vulnerability Assessments, Performance Testing, Risking, Verification And Validation, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Methods, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Test Data, Regression Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Metasploit, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Web Applications, Authentications, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Computer Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Load Balancing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Español

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Proxy Servers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Threat Detection, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, Hardening, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Model Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Build a Small Simulated Network With Cisco Packet Tracker

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Routing, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Switches, Command-Line Interface

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
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    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Network Switches, Computer Networking, System Configuration, Routing Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
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    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Quantum Spark Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Management, Network Security, Firewall, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Disaster Recovery, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Data Integrity, Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Controls, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, Security Management, System Monitoring, Active Directory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategically Build and Engage Your Network on LinkedIn: Coursera
  • Managing Hybrid Storage, File Services and Network: Packt
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
  • Assessing neural network robustness: ISO/IEC 24029-1:2021: British Standards Institution
  • Nessus Scanner - Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Architecture - Español: Google Cloud
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security - Español: Google Cloud
  • Supply Chain Network Optimization Using MILP on RStudio: Coursera
  • Build a Small Simulated Network With Cisco Packet Tracker: Coursera

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