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Akamai Network Engineering Professional Certificate

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Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Akamai Network Engineering Professional Certificate

Launch Your Career in Network Operations. Build job-ready skills and gain credentials to go from beginner to job-ready in 3 months or less.

Shadow Farrell

Instructor: Shadow Farrell

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3 months to complete
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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(140 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and knowledge that network operation engineers use in their daily roles.

  • Learn and implement networking technologies such as TCP/IP and DNS to ensure efficient data transmission.

  • Build basic SQL commands for effective data management and data analysis.

  • Develop working knowledge of security management principles and build scripts to manage security incidents.

Skills you'll gain

  • Category: SQL
  • Category: Linux Administration
  • Category: Routing Protocols
  • Category: Endpoint Security
  • Category: Database Management
  • Category: Scripting
  • Category: Vulnerability Scanning
  • Category: Computer Security Incident Management
  • Category: Application Development
  • Category: Security Management
  • Category: Incident Response
  • Category: Network Security
  • Category: Remote Access Systems
  • Category: File Systems

Tools you'll learn

  • Category: MySQL
  • Category: Database Systems
  • Category: Ubuntu
  • Category: Relational Databases
  • Category: Linux
  • Category: OSI Models

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Professional Certificate - 5 course series

Operating Systems Fundamentals

Operating Systems Fundamentals

Course 1 30 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learners will master basic management of Linux from the command line including file management, operating system management and security.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Linux
Category: Linux Commands
Category: File Management
Category: Linux Administration
Category: File Systems
Category: Virtualization
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: User Accounts
Category: Security Controls
Category: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Category: Ubuntu
Category: Operating Systems
Category: System Configuration
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Unix Shell
Networking Fundamentals

Networking Fundamentals

Course 2 26 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learners will master network theory, internet infrasture, basic network security, management and troubleshooting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Routing
Category: OSI Models
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: General Networking
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Protocols
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Model
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Network Routers
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Networking Hardware
Managing Relational Databases

Managing Relational Databases

Course 3 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn to create and manage relational databases, and to use SQL for data analysis and reporting.

Skills you'll gain

Category: SQL
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Query Languages
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Database Management
Category: Database Systems
Category: Database Design
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Database Theory
Python Scripting Fundamentals

Python Scripting Fundamentals

Course 4 33 hours

What you'll learn

  • Students learn basic Python scripting creating and using statements and functions, and interacting with databases, files and web content.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming
Category: Data Structures
Category: Scripting
Category: Web Applications
Category: MySQL
Category: File Management
Category: Database Management
Category: Databases
Category: Program Development
Category: Application Development
Category: Programming Principles
Introduction to IT Security

Introduction to IT Security

Course 5 22 hours

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn about security and risk management, IAM, cryptography, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Security Management
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Incident Response
Category: Authentications
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Firewall
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Hardening
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Encryption
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Risk Management

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Instructor

Shadow Farrell

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Shadow Farrell
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
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