Subject-matter expert
Garth Schulte
Garth Schulte builds CBT Nuggets training around real systems administration & database administration work, so IT leaders can standardize team capability without relying on crowd-sourced course libraries.
Systems Administration & Database Administration
27 active courses tied to team training paths
Expert-built content
Named practitioners design the training around real IT operations and certification outcomes.
Team-ready outcomes
Courses are packaged for onboarding, upskilling, and certification readiness.
$749/seat Team plan
Managers get the trainer-led catalog plus labs, practice, and reporting.
Training coverage
Courses that carry Garth Schulte's expertise into your team plan
Use these courses as proof of coverage for the roles and technologies your team needs to support.
Courses Garth Schulte teaches
27 courses as the on-camera trainer
Intro to IT
Intro to Databases
This introductory database training prepares new IT professionals to recognize uses of databases, how to anticipate jobs and training necessary for different kinds of databases, and how to design and build your first database using SQL.
Intro to IT
Intro to Systems Administration
This beginner SysAdmin training covers the entry-level skills needed to become a systems administrator. After completing this training you'll know how to make a knowledgeable decision about a future in systems administration, including job opportunities and skills needed to complete everyday tasks of a sysadmin.
Microsoft
Microsoft Active Directory
This Microsoft Active Directory (AD) training covers covers administering AD, configuring key features, and simplifying identity infrastructure management for systems administrators. This Microsoft course is perfect for IT teams and administrators looking to enhance their skills in securing networks and protecting business data.
Microsoft System Center
System Center Configuration Manager Cloud
This System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services (70-703) training course covers how to administer devices and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations using SCCM. Systems administrators who complete this Microsoft training will be well-positioned to step into specialized device management roles — or just know how to wrangle all the devices on your network.
Microsoft Windows Server
MCSA: Server 2012
This intermediate Microsoft Server 2012 training provides valuable skills for managing and configuring Windows Server 2012, including Hyper-V, Active Directory, Group Policy, and network configurations. This course aligns with the exam objectives in the MCSA: Server 2012(70-410, 70-411, and 70-412). These skills are still highly relevant for systems administrators looking to enhance their expertise in server management and infrastructure.
Microsoft Windows Server
MCSA: Server 2012 (70-410)
Learn to configure and manage Windows Server 2012 in this intermediate Windows Server training. Gain skills for implementing infrastructure, configuring Hyper-V, Active Directory, and Group Policy. This course covers the MCSA 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412 exam topics, and contains practical knowledge ideal for admins working with Server 2012 environments. Prepare for senior IT roles with essential server skills.
Microsoft Windows Server
MCSA: Server 2012 (70-411)
In this intermediate Microsoft Server 2012 training, Garth Schulte prepares systems administrators for the 70-411 exam, the second of three exams for the MCSA: Server 2012 certification. Covering key topics like network services, Active Directory, and Group Policy, this course is valuable for administrators looking to manage a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure and sharpen their Windows Server skills.
Microsoft Windows Server
MCSA: Windows Server 2016
This intermediate MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (70-740) training will guide you through essential skills for administering Windows Server 2016. Learn to install and configure Server 2016, manage Hyper-V and containers, implement high availability solutions, and configure Active Directory and DNS. This course is perfect for systems administrators looking to enhance their expertise and advance into higher-level IT roles.
Microsoft Windows Server
MCSA: Windows Server 2016
This Microsoft Server 2016 training, led by Keith Barker, Anthony Sequeira, and Garth Schulte, covers key skills for managing and configuring Windows Server 2016. Learn to implement Hyper-V, configure DNS, DHCP, AD DS, and Group Policy, deploy containers, and manage high availability, failover clustering, and software-defined networking. Ideal for systems administrators looking to advance their expertise in Server 2016.
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Server 2019 Essentials
In this entry-level Microsoft skills training, you'll learn to install, configure, and maintain the newest Windows Server version — Server 2019. After finishing this Windows Server 2019 training, you'll know how to upgrade to Windows Server 2019, and then configure and administer your systems infrastructure. This training has a number of virtual labs pre-loaded with Server 2019.
Microsoft Windows Server
PowerShell
In this advanced Microsoft skills training, you'll learn how to make command-line and graphical tools from scratch with PowerShell. PowerShell is a powerful scripting language designed by Microsoft specifically for systems administrators. Using cmdlets, PowerShell can do everything the various administration dashboards can do — and more. PowerShell cmdlets also can be used in larger scripts that perform automated tasks.
Microsoft Windows Server
PowerShell 7
This entry-level Microsoft PowerShell 7 course prepares learners to make full use of the new features and tools included in the most recent version of PowerShell. Once you're done with this Microsoft skills training, you'll know how to make full use of the new features and tools included in the most recent version of the open source PowerShell 7.
Buyer proof
Expert-led paths help teams turn training into measurable readiness.
Vertikal6 made CBT Nuggets the centerpiece of their apprentice training program. Each new hire was assigned a structured certification path starting with CompTIA A+ and progressing through Network+ and Security+. The practice exams gave engineers a realistic preview of what they'd face on exam day, and the virtual labs let them practice in real environments without risk.
- 100% exam pass rate for staff using CBT Nuggets
- Structured apprentice-to-technician pipeline with clear milestones
- Reduced wasted exam voucher spending
- Faster time-to-productivity for new hires