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Networking Training and Certification Courses for Network Teams

Routing, switching, wireless, and network automation training across Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and more — structured paths for network teams at every level.

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340
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Capability ladder

Networking Certifications by Level

The most popular Networking courses at each certification level — from first credentials for new team members through expert and specialty tracks.

1

Certification tier

Tier 1 — Entry Certifications

First credentials for new team members and cross-trained roles — the on-ramp before vendor specialization.

EntryLabs

CCST Networking

Become a Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) with hands‑on, entry‑level Cisco CCST Networking (100-150) training that simplifies the complex. Learn with expert-led lessons, and fortify your skills with virtual labs. You’ll master foundational building blocks from TCP/IP, OSI models, and protocols like HTTP, DNS, DHCP. You'll also dive in to IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and connectivity on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. Learn to troubleshoot using Wireshark, Cisco commands, and real‑world methodologies. Get practical, get certified, and get working.

Bob Salmans

Videos: 140Virtual labs: 1Duration: 20hGet started
EntryLabs

CCST Cybersecurity

Practical training to prepare for the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity exam. This entry‑level course takes you through essential security principles, from CIA triad and attack types to defenses like hardening and network segmentation. Learn real‑world threat and vulnerability types such as malware, phishing, denial of service, IoT exploits, and social engineering. You’ll walk through access management (AAA, MFA, RADIUS), encryption (hashing, certificates, PKI) for data at rest, in transit, and in use. Dive into TCP/IP vulnerabilities, network architecture (IDS/IPS, DMZ, VPN, NAC), and secure wireless setups. Master OS-level security for Windows, macOS, and Linux, endpoint tools like netstat and tcpdump, patching and compliance, and log analysis. Finally, explore vulnerability and risk management, threat intelligence, disaster recovery, plus SIEM, forensic, and incident response frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST. Learn in bite‑sized videos, designed to help you get certified and start protecting networks.

James Conrad, John Munjoma

Videos: 156Virtual labs: 8Duration: 23hGet started
2

Certification tier

Tier 2 — Associate Certifications

Core role credentials — the level most teams standardize on for day-to-day operations.

AssociateLabs

Cisco CCNA

This Cisco CCNA training fully prepares you for the 200-301 v1.1 exam — and to earn your Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Master core network fundamentals, IP connectivity, VLAN configuration, routing protocols (OSPF, static), LAN switching, NAT, DHCP, and VPN services. Explore network automation, cloud networking, and leveraging artificial intelligence in networking. You'll also gain access to unlimited CCNA practice exams and virtual labs that simulate enterprise-scale network scenarios with routers, switches, VLANs, and wireless controllers. These realistic practice tests and hands-on lab environments help you build confidence and practical skills before exam day. Start your CCNA certification journey here.

Jeff Kish, Keith Barker, John McGovern

Videos: 795Virtual labs: 46Duration: 94hGet started
AssociateLabs

CCNA Cybersecurity

This CCNA Cybersecurity training prepares you for the Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CCNACBR) v1.2 exam (formerly called Cisco CyberOps). With virtual labs and unlimited practice exams included, you’ll gain experience with SIEM, NetFlow, tcpdump, malware analysis, access control models, and incident response workflows based on NIST.SP800‑61. You'll also learn how to detect network, application, and endpoint threats, investigate attacks like DDoS or man‑in‑the‑middle, and apply defense‑in‑depth. This course is deal for entry‑level security analysts or engineers ready to earn their CCNA Cybersecurity certification and launch an SOC career.

Keith Barker, Bob Salmans, John Munjoma, Kelvin Tran

Videos: 119Virtual labs: 1Duration: 15hGet started
AssociateLabs

CompTIA Network+

This entry-level CompTIA Network+ training helps you build real networking skills with hands-on virtual labs and a Network+ practice test included. Dive into TCP/IP, subnetting, configuring network devices, and troubleshooting. The Network+ certification proves your expertise in fundamental networking concepts without locking you into a specific vendor. If you want to break into networking or level up your career, this training will give you the skills and confidence to pass the N10-009 exam.

Keith Barker

Videos: 270Virtual labs: 30Duration: 38hGet started
Associate

CCNA Automation

Accelerate your networking career with the new CCNA Automation certification (formerly the Cisco DevNet Associate 200-901 DEVASC). Designed for DevOps engineers and IT pros, this training aligns with 200-901 CCNAAUTO v1.1 exam objectives to help you modernize your infrastructure skills. Get hands-on with Cisco APIs, automation frameworks, and Python scripts. Plus, stay ahead with AI-assisted coding using tools like Cursor to boost your deployment speed. Whether you’re moving into AI-driven networking or updating your DevNet skills, this course can help you bridge the gap between manual CLI and dynamic, programmable networks.

Knox Hutchinson, Jeff Kish

Videos: 253Duration: 32hGet started
Associate

HPE6-A86

Build your Aruba networking skills with this entry-level HPE6-A86 training. You’ll learn to deploy, configure, and manage HPE Aruba products, boost performance, and secure your network. After earning your HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate– Switching certification, you’ll be equipped to support intelligent, cloud-driven networks and stand out in environments that rely on Aruba solutions. Ideal for aspiring network admins or anyone looking to build practical, in-demand Aruba skills that lead to real career growth.

John McGovern

Videos: 212Duration: 23hGet started
AssociateLabs

CompTIA AutoOps+ (AT0-001)

John McGovern

Videos: 206Virtual labs: 30Duration: 28hGet started
3

Certification tier

Tier 3 — Professional Certifications

Advanced credentials for the engineers who own design, escalation, and complex environments.

ProfessionalLabs

ENARSI

This ENARSI 300-410 v1.1 training focuses on implementing advanced enterprise routing technologies and services, while preparing you for the CCNP Enterprise concentration exam with unlimited practice exams and virtual labs. It’s for people who want to deepen their understanding of Layer 3 routing, VPN services, infrastructure security, and core network services used in real enterprise environments. The course covers how to deploy and operate technologies like OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and DMVPN, along with the policies and controls that keep large networks stable and secure. Troubleshooting plays a larger role in ENARSI v1.1, so this updated course emphasizes how to diagnose routing and service issues using telemetry, NetFlow, and Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance.

Keith Barker, Knox Hutchinson

Videos: 256Virtual labs: 59Duration: 40hGet started
Labs

300-420 ENSLD

Learn to design enterprise networks that are resilient, secure, and ready for hybrid and cloud environments with this CCNP Enterprise course. This 300-420 ENSLD v1.1 training reflects Cisco’s updated exam. It focuses on how modern enterprise networks are actually designed, covering routing and addressing strategies, high-availability campus design, SD-WAN and cloud connectivity, multicast and QoS, plus automation and telemetry concepts. Don't just memorize configurations. Practice making the kinds of design decisions engineers face when building campus and WAN networks that connect cleanly to cloud services.

Jeff Kish, Knox Hutchinson, John McGovern

Videos: 250Virtual labs: 3Duration: 30hGet started
Professional

CCNP Data Center

Learn to configure and operate modern Cisco data centers in this CCNP Data Center course. Build practical skills for implementing and managing network, compute, storage, automation, and security technologies while you prepare for the 350-601 v1.2 DCCOR certification exam. The course focuses on modern tools and cutting-edge approaches used in today’s cloud-connected and AI-powered environments, like VXLAN EVPN, Intersight-managed systems, NFS, and iSCSI. Through hands-on training that’s actually relevant to real-world jobs, learn how to operate, scale, and modernize enterprise data center infrastructure and pass the core exam for the CCNP Data Center.

Jeff Kish, David Smith

Videos: 553Duration: 75hGet started
ProfessionalLabs

CCNP ENCOR

Advance your networking career with this CCNP ENCOR (350-401) v1.2 training, and get ready to earn the CCNP Enterprise certification. Learn advanced routing, network security, network automation, and virtualization technologies like VRF and GRE tunneling to manage complex networks. This training covers key exam topics such as Cisco SD-WAN, SD-Access, QoS configuration, and Cisco DNA Center workflows. You'll leverage virtual labs and a 350-401 ENCOR practice exam​ to gain hands-on experience configuring Cisco hardware and software. You'll also build essential skills in troubleshooting, Multicast tree architectures, and infrastructure security. This ENCOR training is ideal for network administrators and IT teams, and equips you with the advanced skills you need to thrive in enterprise environments.

Jeff Kish, Keith Barker, John McGovern

Videos: 452Virtual labs: 37Duration: 67hGet started
Professional

CCNP Security

This CCNP Security training is designed to help you get comfortable with the 300-710 SNCF exam objectives, and earn your CCNP Security certification. Taught by networking expert Keith Barker and cybersecurity professional Bob Salmans, this course focuses on securing networks with Cisco Firewalls, including Firepower Threat Defense and Management Center. This training is ideal for Network Security Engineers and System Administrators seeking rigorous 300-710 SNCF exam prep, as well as IT managers looking for a streamlined onboarding tool or a high-level Cisco training resource for their technical teams.

Keith Barker, Bob Salmans

Videos: 137Duration: 20hGet started
Professional

JNCIS-SP

This JNCIS-SP training is designed to get you certified and supporting real-world service provider networks using Junos. This course will prepare you for the JN0-364 certification exam, and strengthen your grasp of OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS. You’ll also build confidence with MPLS, IPv6, Layer 2 services, and high availability mechanisms. This JNCIS-SP training focuses on how these technologies actually work together in carrier environments, helping you configure, monitor, and troubleshoot complex routing domains.

Knox Hutchinson, Kelvin Tran

Videos: 171Duration: 21hGet started
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Certification tier

Tier 4 — Expert & Specialty Certifications

Expert tracks and specialty credentials for architects and niche platform owners.

Specialist

Red Hat Network Automation

Get ready to automate networks at scale. This Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation (EX457) training course teaches you how to manage Cisco, Arista, and Juniper devices with Ansible. You’ll build advanced playbooks, configure routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, and use Ansible Navigator, a text-based UI that runs automation in containerized environments for consistency and portability. Hands-on exercises guide you through real-world tasks such as backups, lifecycle management, and version control. Whether you’re preparing for the EX457 exam or modernizing your network skills, this training gives you the hands-on experience to deliver efficient, automated solutions.

John McGovern

Videos: 82Duration: 16hGet started

Vendor coverage

Networking Training by Vendor

The vendors behind the networking catalog — each vendor page maps its full certification landscape.

Cisco

Cisco courses in Networking

39 shared courses

Cisco ACI

Videos: 130Duration: 19hGet started

Python Network Automation

Videos: 215Duration: 33hGet started

CCIE Enterprise

Videos: 10Duration: 9hGet started
Associate

CCNA Automation

Videos: 253Duration: 32hGet started
AssociateLabs

Cisco CCNA

Videos: 795Duration: 94hGet started
AssociateLabs

CCNA Cybersecurity

Videos: 119Duration: 15hGet started
Juniper

Juniper courses in Networking

11 shared courses
Professional
Professional

JNCIA-DevOps

Videos: 55Duration: 7hGet started

JN0-105

Videos: 128Duration: 15hGet started
Professional

Juniper JNCIP-DC

Videos: 316Duration: 37hGet started
Professional

JNCIP-ENT

Videos: 259Duration: 31hGet started
Professional

JNCIP-SP

Videos: 268Duration: 32hGet started
Fortinet

Fortinet courses in Networking

9 shared courses
Professional

FortiOS Administrator

Videos: 228Duration: 28hGet started
Professional

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer

Videos: 47Duration: 6hGet started

Fortinet NSE 6 FortiADC

Videos: 89Duration: 10hGet started
Professional

FortiManager Admin

Videos: 69Duration: 9hGet started

Fortinet NSE 6

Videos: 90Duration: 12hGet started
F5

F5 courses in Networking

7 shared courses
Professional

F5CAB4

Videos: 43Duration: 5hGet started
Professional

F5CAB2

Videos: 54Duration: 6hGet started
Professional

F5CAB3

Videos: 19Duration: 2hGet started
Professional

F5CAB1

Videos: 44Duration: 5hGet started
Professional

F5CAB5

Videos: 42Duration: 5hGet started
Professional

F5 301a Exam

Videos: 101Duration: 13hGet started
Palo Alto

Palo Alto courses in Networking

4 shared courses

PCCET

Videos: 75Duration: 10hGet started

PCNSA

Videos: 144Duration: 18hGet started

PCNSE

Videos: 288Duration: 33hGet started
CompTIA

CompTIA courses in Networking

3 shared courses
AssociateLabs
Professional
AssociateLabs

CompTIA Network+

Videos: 270Duration: 38hGet started

Full catalog

More Networking Courses

Everything else in the Networking catalog beyond the curated sections above.

Cisco ACI

Videos: 130Duration: 19hGet started

Python Network Automation

Videos: 215Duration: 33hGet started

CCIE Enterprise

Videos: 10Duration: 9hGet started

300-815 CLACCM

Videos: 333Duration: 41hGet started
Labs

300-435 ENAUTO

Videos: 139Duration: 18hGet started

SPAUTO

Videos: 139Duration: 20hGet started

CCNP Collaboration

Videos: 300Duration: 42hGet started
Professional

CCNP Data Center

Videos: 280Duration: 49hGet started

ENWLSD

Videos: 273Duration: 37hGet started
Professional

ENCC

Videos: 354Duration: 48hGet started
Professional

CCNP ENSDWI

Videos: 216Duration: 35hGet started

CCNP DEVOPS

Videos: 189Duration: 21hGet started
Professional

Cisco SPRI

Videos: 343Duration: 55hGet started
ProfessionalLabs
Professional

CCNP Service Provider

Videos: 472Duration: 73hGet started
Professional

CCNP Data Center

Videos: 312Duration: 54hGet started

CCT Collaboration

Videos: 75Duration: 10hGet started

CCT Data Center

Videos: 79Duration: 8hGet started

Cisco Meraki

Videos: 59Duration: 3hGet started

Cisco Wireless Basics

Videos: 70Duration: 11hGet started

Cisco UCCX

Videos: 158Duration: 26hGet started

Cisco DNA Center

Videos: 198Duration: 17hGet started
Labs

Layer 2 CCIE

Videos: 208Duration: 38hGet started
Professional
Professional

F5CAB4

Videos: 43Duration: 5hGet started
Professional

F5CAB2

Videos: 54Duration: 6hGet started
Professional

F5CAB3

Videos: 19Duration: 2hGet started
Professional

F5CAB1

Videos: 44Duration: 5hGet started
Professional

F5CAB5

Videos: 42Duration: 5hGet started
Professional

F5 301a Exam

Videos: 101Duration: 13hGet started
Professional

F5 BIG-IP

Videos: 84Duration: 11hGet started
Professional

FortiOS Administrator

Videos: 228Duration: 28hGet started
Professional

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer

Videos: 47Duration: 6hGet started

Fortinet NSE 6 FortiADC

Videos: 89Duration: 10hGet started
Professional

FortiManager Admin

Videos: 69Duration: 9hGet started

Fortinet NSE 6

Videos: 90Duration: 12hGet started

Fortinet NSE 6

Videos: 49Duration: 6hGet started

Fortinet NSE 7

Videos: 87Duration: 11hGet started
Professional

JN0-105

Videos: 128Duration: 15hGet started
Professional

Juniper JNCIP-DC

Videos: 316Duration: 37hGet started
Professional

JNCIP-ENT

Videos: 259Duration: 31hGet started
Professional

JNCIP-SP

Videos: 268Duration: 32hGet started
Professional

JNCIS-DC

Videos: 63Duration: 6hGet started

JNCIS ENT

Videos: 129Duration: 16hGet started

Wireshark

Videos: 71Duration: 11hGet started
Labs

BGP

Videos: 167Duration: 21hGet started
Professional

IT Power Solutions

Videos: 14Duration: 2hGet started
ProfessionalLabs

PCCET

Videos: 75Duration: 10hGet started

PCNSA

Videos: 144Duration: 18hGet started

PCNSE

Videos: 288Duration: 33hGet started

Python Network Automation

Videos: 167Duration: 22hGet started

Practitioner-led

Networking training your team learns from

Built and taught by engineers who have spent decades running production Networking infrastructure — not crowd-sourced contributors.

Keith Barker

Networking & Network Security

Jeff Kish

Data Center & Network Design

Kelvin Tran

Networking & Network Security

Team outcome

Operational readiness for critical roles

Structured networking and infrastructure paths give teams a shared baseline before outages, migrations, and escalations test them.

Best fit for: leaders reducing single points of failure across network, cloud, security, and systems administration responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions about Networking training

Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating Networking training for their team.

Which networking training should our team start with?

Start with networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, OSI, cabling, and VLANs for newer engineers. Move Aruba teams into HPE6-A86/HPE7-A08 and wireless teams into wireless design/security/analysis.

Does this page cover Aruba training?

Yes. The catalog includes HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate and Professional switching paths alongside broader networking skills.

How should managers organize networking training by role?

Assign foundations to new network admins, Aruba switching to campus switching engineers, wireless tracks to WLAN teams, Wireshark to troubleshooters, and BGP/MPLS/design to senior architects.

How do you measure ROI on networking training?

Measure coverage by responsibility: who can support switching, wireless, packet analysis, routing, design, and edge troubleshooting without unnecessary escalation.

Can CBT Nuggets support networking training for teams?

Yes. Managers can assign role-based networking paths, track completion, and document readiness across campus, wireless, Aruba, and analysis roles.

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