Training by Job Role for Networking Professionals

Network infrastructure refers to the hardware devices and software applications that help individuals and businesses communicate and collaborate. Devices aren’t the only things that need to managed in a network; users need to be managed as well. Device and user management continue to be critical skills in IT.

To help professionals learn on-the-job skills that will propel your business forward, United Training has compiled a list of our recommended training courses for job roles surrounding Networking Infrastructure.

Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineers install, maintain, upgrade, and continuously improve an organization’s operating environment. They also maintain the ongoing reliability, performance, and support of the infrastructure, which includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems, and planning for growth. Infrastructure Engineers deploy the release of new technologies as well as design, install, configure, maintain, and perform testing of PC/server operating systems, networks, and related utilities and hardware. They also provide infrastructure solutions based on application needs and anticipated growth.

Recommended Training for Infrastructure Engineers

Cisco

Microsoft

VMware

Network Architect

Network Architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. These networks range from a small connection between two offices, to a multinational series of globally distributed communications systems. Network Architects must have extensive knowledge of an organization’s business plan to design a network that can help the organization achieve its goals.

Recommended Training for Network Architects

Cisco

Microsoft

VMware

Network Administrator / Systems Administrator

A Network Administrator, also known as a Systems Administrator, is responsible for keeping an organization’s computer network up to date and running smoothly. Their duties can be wide or narrow depending on the organization and how complex its networks are, but in general, they are responsible for the following tasks: Installing network and computer systems; Maintaining, repairing, and upgrading network and computer systems; Diagnosing and fixing problems or potential problems with the network and its hardware, software, and systems; and Monitoring network and systems to improve performance.

Recommended Training for Network Administrators

Cisco

CompTIA

Microsoft

Red Hat

Security

VMware

Network Manager

Network Managers are responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the local and wide area networks of an organization to ensure maximum uptime for users. The role can include designing system configurations, documenting and managing the installation of a new network, and maintaining and upgrading existing systems as necessary.

Recommended Training for Network Managers

Cisco

CompTIA

ITIL

Please Note: The courses listed above are our recommendations for some of the most common roles within Network Infrastructure; however, your organization may have slightly different titles and/or responsibilities. Please contact us below to speak with one of our expert Account Representatives to discuss the specific learning requirements for you and your business.

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