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James Conrad
James Conrad builds CBT Nuggets training around real it fundamentals & systems administration work, so IT leaders can standardize team capability without relying on crowd-sourced course libraries.
IT Fundamentals & Systems 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.
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Training coverage
Courses that carry James Conrad's expertise into your team plan
Use these courses as proof of coverage for the roles and technologies your team needs to support. James Conrad both teaches and reviews CBT Nuggets training — the two lists below show where each role applies in your team's catalog.
Courses James Conrad teaches
27 courses as the on-camera trainer
Azure
AZ-800
This Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure training preps you for the AZ-800 exam. Learn all aspects of hybrid server management, including detailed specifics like securing on-prem and hybrid infrastructures as well as broad basics, like managing virtual machines.
Azure
AZ-800 & AZ-801
This intermediate-level Server Hybrid Administrator Associate training covers the AZ-800 and AZ-801 exams, required to earn the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. The AZ-800 is the first half of Microsoft's overall Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. The AZ-800 is the exam someone should take if they're focused on administering servers and workloads that run on Windows Server, whether on-premises or in hybrid environments.
Azure
Azure Virtual Machines
This Azure infrastructure training course prepares learners to automate the deployment of Windows and Linux virtual machines (VMs) in Azure. Deploying one VM in Azure is pretty easy, but managing hundreds of them gets a little tricky. That’s where Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, VHD templates, and this Azure training comes in.
Azure
Azure VMs Windows Server 2022
This Azure training covers Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and using Windows Server 2022 on a VM in a hybrid environment. If you use a hybrid cloud environment and need virtual machines to provide compute resources, run applications remotely, enhance network operations or even accelerate development and deployment, this course will show you how to run Windows Server 2022 on your Azure VMs and optimize your network operations.
Azure
Hybrid Active Directory Domain Services
This Learn Active Directory: Hybrid Active Directory Domain Services training covers how to support your hybrid infrastructure with an Active Directory Domain Services environment that provides identity confirmation for your users.
Azure
Microsoft Entra ID Overview
This Azure Active Directory (AAD) training covers user access, data, and security for applications running in the cloud and on-prem.
Azure
Microsoft Identity and Access Management
This training explains Microsoft Identity and Access Management, teaching users what IAM is and how to use it. With this course, you’ll learn how networks verify that someone is who they say they are and have access to the information they need. You’ll then learn how to configure those settings on your own networks. This Getting Started with Microsoft Identity and Access Management: What is IAM? training is designed for employees who manage their Azure Active Directory.
Cisco
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.
CompTIA
A+ Core 1
Get job-ready skills and a solid foundation in IT with this hands-on, expert-led CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) training. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot PCs, configure mobile devices, support networking and cloud technologies, and work with virtualization — all aligned with the latest exam objectives. Through real-world scenarios, interactive modules, and targeted Core 1 practice questions, you’ll build practical experience you can apply from day one in roles like Help Desk Technician or IT Support Specialist. Start strong, get certified, and take the first step toward a successful career in tech.
CompTIA
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. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for a reason. 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.
CompTIA
Tech+
This CompTIA Tech+ training helps junior IT pros build essential skills to troubleshoot hardware, software, and networks, manage devices, and prep for the Tech+ exam. Designed as the ideal starting point for IT careers, it proves hands-on expertise in foundational IT concepts. Learn IT fundamentals, security, and software development to land your first IT job. Ideal for individuals or teams, this training supports onboarding and skill development.
DevOps
Creating Windows Server 2022 Containers
This Windows Server 2022 Containers with Docker Tutorial training prepares systems administrators to write better apps that always run perfectly every time they're deployed and run with Docker containerization of Windows 2022. This Microsoft skills training will teach you how to write better apps that always run perfectly every time they're deployed and run with Docker containerization of Windows 2022.
Courses James Conrad reviewed for accuracy
1 course reviewed for accuracy
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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.
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