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Most Popular Systems Administration Courses
The Systems Administration training IT teams assign most — proven starting points for coverage plans.
Project+
This CompTIA Project+ certification training prepares you to become a certified project manager. You’ll learn to think like a project manager by grasping essential project frameworks and best practices. You'll complete hands-on exercises for breaking down complex projects into manageable, measurable tasks. You’ll also develop the ability to communicate clearly, managing stakeholders and timelines with ease. With unlimited practice exams included, this course prepares you for the PK0‑005 exam while reinforcing real-world application. Earn your Project+ certification and advance your project management career across any industry.
Simona Millham, Bob Salmans
Microsoft MD-102
This Microsoft MD-102 training is a perfect starting point for becoming a professional Endpoint Administrator. In this course, you’ll master the full device lifecycle using Microsoft Intune and Entra ID. You'll learn to automate deployments with Windows Autopilot, manage app catalogs, and secure devices with Windows Defender. You'll also explore configuring compliance policies and running remote actions with KQL. Along the way, you’ll gain the hands-on skills needed to build a secure workplace strategy, and earn your Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate certification.
James Conrad
Security+
Prepare for one of the most in-demand entry-level cybersecurity certifications with this CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) training. This course covers essential cybersecurity skills including network security fundamentals, cryptography basics, threat detection and mitigation, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Whether you're new to IT or looking to level up, this Security+ certification course will help you build a strong foundation in security best practices and prepare you to pass the Security+ exam. The SY0-701 exam tests your ability to assess security posture, monitor and secure hybrid environments, and respond to security incidents. This online Security+ training is ideal for aspiring security specialists, help desk analysts, and network administrators seeking a globally recognized credential in cybersecurity.
Keith Barker, Erik Choron
AZ-800
This Microsoft AZ-800 training teaches you to administer Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure while also preparing you for Microsoft’s exam AZ-800. Earn your Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification by learning how to manage Windows Server across on-premises environments and Azure, including identity services, networking, storage, and virtualization in hybrid infrastructures. You'll get hands-on with modern Windows Server capabilities, learn how Windows Server environments connect to Azure, and how to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot infrastructure that spans both local data centers and the cloud. Get ready to pass exam AZ-800 on the first try with virtual labs and unlimited practice tests included in this course.
James Conrad, Knox Hutchinson, Ben Finkel
Microsoft SC-900
This Microsoft SC-900 training prepares you to earn your Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) certification. You'll learn the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) within the Microsoft services ecosystem. You'll also explore how to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra to create a secure cloud environment. This Microsoft SC-900 training is perfect for IT newcomers, students, end users, and enterprise training programs.
John Munjoma, James Conrad, Bob Salmans
(VCP-DCV 2024)
This VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2024 (VCP-DCV 2024) vSphere 8 training covers how to manage, deploy, & troubleshoot vSphere 8 environments for virtual machines. VMware makes some of the world's most popular virtualization technology, and if you want a career maintaining and operating it, or architecting networks that rely on it, you should plan on earning one of their certifications.
Keith Barker, Kelvin Tran
Capability ladder
Systems Administration Certifications by Level
The most popular Systems Administration courses at each certification level — from first credentials for new team members through expert and specialty tracks.
Certification tier
Tier 1 — Entry Certifications
First credentials for new team members and cross-trained roles — the on-ramp before vendor specialization.
Security+
Prepare for one of the most in-demand entry-level cybersecurity certifications with this CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) training. This course covers essential cybersecurity skills including network security fundamentals, cryptography basics, threat detection and mitigation, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Whether you're new to IT or looking to level up, this Security+ certification course will help you build a strong foundation in security best practices and prepare you to pass the Security+ exam. The SY0-701 exam tests your ability to assess security posture, monitor and secure hybrid environments, and respond to security incidents. This online Security+ training is ideal for aspiring security specialists, help desk analysts, and network administrators seeking a globally recognized credential in cybersecurity.
Keith Barker, Erik Choron
CompTIA A+ Core 1
Build a foundation in IT with this expert-led CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) training. This course includes an A+ Core 1 practice test, study guide, and virtual labs to make sure you're confident on exam day. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot PCs, configure mobile devices, support networking and cloud technologies, and work with virtualization. Through real-world scenarios, interactive modules, and targeted practice questions, you’ll build experience you can apply right away in roles like Help Desk Technician or IT Support Specialist.
James Conrad, Keith Barker
DP-900
This DP-900 certification training covers how to use Microsoft Azure data services to work with cloud-based data, whether relational or non-relational, in different workloads. This course prepares you for Microsoft's Azure Data Fundamentals certification by explaining relational and non-relational data, different data workloads and the core concepts of data in the cloud.
Ben Finkel
A+ Core 2
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) V15 exam with expert-led training, unlimited practice exams, and virtual labs. Build real-world IT support skills across Windows 11, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with expanded focus on OS management, cloud productivity tools, file systems (ReFS, XFS), UEFI/TPM, hybrid deployments, and command-line utilities like whoami and sfc. This course dives into Zero Trust security, passwordless authentication, MDM, DLP, EPP/EDR, and protection against email-based threats and fileless malware. You'll also cover software troubleshooting, ticketing systems, and operational best practices. Prepare to sit the 220-1202 exam with confidence and level up your IT career.
James Conrad, Bob Salmans
Certification tier
Tier 2 — Associate Certifications
Core role credentials — the level most teams standardize on for day-to-day operations.
Project+
This CompTIA Project+ certification training prepares you to become a certified project manager. You’ll learn to think like a project manager by grasping essential project frameworks and best practices. You'll complete hands-on exercises for breaking down complex projects into manageable, measurable tasks. You’ll also develop the ability to communicate clearly, managing stakeholders and timelines with ease. With unlimited practice exams included, this course prepares you for the PK0‑005 exam while reinforcing real-world application. Earn your Project+ certification and advance your project management career across any industry.
Simona Millham, Bob Salmans
Microsoft MD-102
This Microsoft MD-102 training is a perfect starting point for becoming a professional Endpoint Administrator. In this course, you’ll master the full device lifecycle using Microsoft Intune and Entra ID. You'll learn to automate deployments with Windows Autopilot, manage app catalogs, and secure devices with Windows Defender. You'll also explore configuring compliance policies and running remote actions with KQL. Along the way, you’ll gain the hands-on skills needed to build a secure workplace strategy, and earn your Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate certification.
James Conrad
AZ-800
This Microsoft AZ-800 training teaches you to administer Windows Server hybrid core infrastructure while also preparing you for Microsoft’s exam AZ-800. Earn your Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification by learning how to manage Windows Server across on-premises environments and Azure, including identity services, networking, storage, and virtualization in hybrid infrastructures. You'll get hands-on with modern Windows Server capabilities, learn how Windows Server environments connect to Azure, and how to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot infrastructure that spans both local data centers and the cloud. Get ready to pass exam AZ-800 on the first try with virtual labs and unlimited practice tests included in this course.
James Conrad, Knox Hutchinson, Ben Finkel
Server+
This entry-level CompTIA Server+ training covers SK0-005 exam objectives so you can earn the Server+ certification. By earning the CompTIA Server+ certification, you're proving that you're broadly competent with server installation, maintenance and management. For supervisors, this CompTIA training can be used for SK0-005 exam prep, onboarding new systems administrators, individual or team training plans, or as a CompTIA reference resource.
Knox Hutchinson
SC-300
This Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) training prepares you to become a Microsoft identity and access admin. Expert-led training will teach you to implement and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identities. You’ll set up and manage users, groups, devices, and custom roles. You’ll learn to configure passwordless and multifactor sign-in, apply conditional access policies, and use tools like PIM to support a zero-trust strategy. You’ll also manage app access with registrations, service principals, and entitlement controls. Bring on-prem and cloud together using Azure AD Connect and Active Directory Federation Services, and monitor and protect identities using Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, Identity Protection and Identity Secure Score. With practice exams and real‑world scenarios, this course maps to the SC‑300 exam blueprint, giving you the skills and confidence to get certified and secure access to your organization’s cloud resources.
Bob Salmans
RHCSA
This Red Hat Certified System Administrator (EX200) RHCSA training covers how to monitor and manage the Linux operating system and administer enterprise networks and devices that run it. The EX200 certifying exam is a thorough assessment of your ability to manage enterprise storage, file systems, basic networking, users and groups, security, and containers – the basic essentials for a Linux administrator.
John McGovern
Certification tier
Tier 3 — Professional Certifications
Advanced credentials for the engineers who own design, escalation, and complex environments.
Microsoft SC-900
This Microsoft SC-900 training prepares you to earn your Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) certification. You'll learn the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) within the Microsoft services ecosystem. You'll also explore how to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra to create a secure cloud environment. This Microsoft SC-900 training is perfect for IT newcomers, students, end users, and enterprise training programs.
John Munjoma, James Conrad, Bob Salmans
(VCP-DCV 2024)
This VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2024 (VCP-DCV 2024) vSphere 8 training covers how to manage, deploy, & troubleshoot vSphere 8 environments for virtual machines. VMware makes some of the world's most popular virtualization technology, and if you want a career maintaining and operating it, or architecting networks that rely on it, you should plan on earning one of their certifications.
Keith Barker, Kelvin Tran
LPIC-1
This Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 (101-500 & 102-500) LPI Certification training covers how to use and navigate a Linux workstation as well as perform basic administration tasks in support of a Linux network. This Linux Foundation LPIC-1 training covers the objectives in the 101-500 and 102-500 exams, which are the two exams required to earn the LPIC-1 certification. For managers with Linux Foundation products, this training can be used for 101-500 and 102-500 exam prep, or as a Linux Foundation reference resource.
John McGovern
CySA+
This intermediate-level CySA+ course prepares cybersecurity professionals to pass the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-003 exam. Learn how to proactively monitor systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents with confidence. This hands-on training dives into real-world tools and techniques used in vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and security operations. You’ll practice using SIEM tools, analyzing indicators of compromise (IoCs), performing risk assessments, and strengthening cloud and hybrid environments. Ideal for SOC analysts, security engineers, and IT pros looking to advance their careers, this course aligns with the official CompTIA exam blueprint and industry best practices.
Erik Choron
VCP-NV 2025
This VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization 2025 (VCP-NV 2025) training covers how to configure, deploy, and manage VMware NSX environments. Master VMware network virtualization and you open doors to jobs that will have you revolutionizing network infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency. Businesses are increasingly relying on virtualization, and VMware is reliably at the heart of most of those ventures.
Keith Barker
PenTest+
In this PenTest+ course, cybersecurity expert Bob Salmas guides you through simulating real-world cyberattacks, uncovering network vulnerabilities, and sharpening your ethical hacking skills. Once you complete this course, you’ll be prepared to pass the PenTest+ PT0-003 exam with confidence. This PenTest+ training is ideal for junior cybersecurity pros ready to advance or seasoned pentesters looking to validate their skills. You’ll practice modern penetration testing techniques in realistic virtual labs, document your findings in industry-standard reports, and prepare for exam day with unlimited PenTest+ practice tests.
Bob Salmans
Certification tier
Tier 4 — Expert & Specialty Certifications
Expert tracks and specialty credentials for architects and niche platform owners.
SC-100
This Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) training covers how to design a large network's protective security architecture, grounded in the Zero Trust strategy. You'll master the Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA) and Zero Trust principles to design resilient security strategies for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments. As you learn to translate complex requirements into technical safeguards (from Entra Global Secure Access to advanced identity and data protection) you'll gain the high-level skills necessary to secure enterprise infrastructures and pass the SC-100 exam.
Bob Salmans
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers
This intermediate Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers (EX188) training prepares learners to deploy, manage, and secure containerized applications in Red Hat, as well as troubleshoot and optimize container performance for scalable and efficient cloud environments. Learn how to work with containers, focusing on making CI/CD pipelines more efficient, and minimizing friction between development and operations teams.
John McGovern
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