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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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    Packt

    A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Servers, User Provisioning, Servers, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scripting, Virtualization, Network Administration, Virtual Environment, File Systems, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Ansible for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, YAML, IT Automation, Network Architecture, Network Administration, General Networking, Automation, System Configuration, Software Documentation, Configuration Management, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Model, Network Protocols

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PowerShell for Automating Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Scripting, Shell Script, Automation, Windows Servers, Data Validation, System Configuration, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Servers, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Servers, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, Data Import/Export, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Dashboard Creation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Networking, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, System Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Governance, Load Balancing, Scalability, AI literacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Patch Management, Security Controls, Microsoft Servers, Operating System Administration, Virtualization, Performance Tuning, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Hardening, System Configuration, Server Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Security Software, Servers, Network Security, Authentications

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    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 Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Total Seminars

    Networking, Shell & System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Shell Script, OS Process Management, Linux, Unix Shell, Virtualization, Bash (Scripting Language), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, Network Support, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix, User Accounts, Network Routing, Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Total Seminars

    Securing the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Security Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Awareness, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Total Seminars

    Automation, Scripting & Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Version Control, Ansible, Configuration Management, Linux Commands, Network Troubleshooting, Git (Version Control System), Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, Linux, System Configuration, Software Configuration Management, Devops Tools, Scripting, Automation, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration: Packt
  • Ansible for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
  • PowerShell for Automating Administration: Packt
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration Basics: Microsoft
  • Windows Server 2025 Administration Fundamentals: Packt
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide: Packt
  • Advanced Network Design, IoT, and Small Business Solutions: Packt
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Networking, Shell & System Management: Total Seminars

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