Keith Barker
Networking & Network Security
Networking Training for Network Engineering and Operations 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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Where teams start
Most Popular Networking Courses
The networking courses teams enroll in most, across routing, switching, wireless, and network analysis.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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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
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
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Tier 2 — Associate Certifications
Core role credentials — the level most teams standardize on for day-to-day operations.
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
AssociateLabs
CompTIA Network+
This entry-level CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) training builds working networking skills with hands-on virtual labs. It covers the OSI model and TCP/IP, subnetting, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, troubleshooting common connectivity and performance issues, basic network security, managing Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) and Main Distribution Frame (MDF) wiring, and zero-trust architecture concepts. Network+ validates fundamental networking knowledge without tying your team to a single vendor's equipment. For an IT Director building a help desk or junior network team, Network+ is the standard first credential: it confirms that new administrators can configure and troubleshoot a network before they touch production. New IT professionals and career changers earn the same certification on the same path.
Keith Barker
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AZ-700
Prepare for the AZ-700 exam and earn your Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate certification. This AZ-700 training covers Virtual WAN, Azure Route Server, Firewall Manager, and DDoS Protection. You'll dive into Application Gateway v2, Front Door, and Private Link for secure app delivery, plus ExpressRoute and Azure DNS. Whether designing hub-and-spoke topologies or implementing NSGs, this AZ-700 course equips you to optimize performance and scale. Prove your expertise by utilizing the latest Azure networking features.
Knox Hutchinson
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
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
Associate
JNCIA-DC
Start your data center networking career with the JNCIA-DC. This Juniper course builds on foundational networking knowledge and introduces you to the core technologies and architectures of modern data centers. You’ll explore how data centers operate, why they’re critical to IT infrastructure, and how the pieces (from EVPN-VXLAN fabrics to high availability protocols) fit together. Whether you’re an early-career network professional or simply expanding your networking horizons, this course sets you up for roles such as Data Center Engineer, Network Engineer or IT Infrastructure Specialist, and serves as the first step toward the JNCIA-DC certification exam.
Knox Hutchinson
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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
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
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
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
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
Professional
CCNP Service Provider
This intermediate Cisco CCNP Service Provider training prepares network engineers for the 350-501 SPCOR exam, the core requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification. The training covers the full scope of service provider network engineering, including core architecture, networking, segment routing, QoS, and automation. Gain hands-on expertise with technologies such as Segment Routing for IPv6 (SRv6), Routed Optical Networks, App-Hosting on IOS XR and IOS XE, BGP PIC and Additional Paths, Segment Routing Flexible Algorithm, and Secure Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP). This Cisco training is designed to help you build and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient service provider networks.
David Smith, John McGovern, Keith Barker
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Tier 4 — Expert & Specialty Certifications
Expert tracks and specialty credentials for architects and niche platform owners.
Specialist
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
Specialist
ANS-C01
This expert AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty training prepares engineers to design, implement, and secure complex hybrid cloud architectures. You'll prepare for the ANS-C01 exam as you learn to manage AWS VPC environments, Transit Gateway, and Direct Connect in accordance with the Well-Architected Framework. You'll also validate your skills in network optimization, DNS management with Route 53, and implementing robust network security across multi-account organizations. This course also includes an AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty practice exam, to help you reinforce skills and certify with confidence.
Knox Hutchinson, Scott Pletcher
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
Specialist
JNCIS-DC
This JNCIS-DC training teaches you to manage modern data center networks using intent-based automation. You’ll learn how Juniper Apstra simplifies the full data center lifecycle, from design and deployment to operations and troubleshooting. You’ll also prepare for your JNCIS-DC certification by learning how EVPN-VXLAN spine-leaf fabrics are built, and how Apstra abstracts their complexity through blueprints, templates, and analytics. When you’ve finished this JNCIS-DC training, you’ll be able to design scalable fabrics, deploy changes safely, and troubleshoot issues using intent-based visibility.
Knox Hutchinson
Specialist
JNCIS-DevOps
This JNCIS-DevOps: Automation and DevOps training helps experienced network engineers scale their Junos environments, and gain the automation skills needed to pass the JN0-423 exam and earn the JNCIS-DevOps certification. This JNCIS-DevOps course is built for professionals who need to make enterprise environments easier to manage with tools like Ansible, telemetry, inventory management, and repeatable automation workflows. You’ll build practical experience with Ansible, Nornir, PyEZ, Python, gRPC telemetry, and YANG-based configuration, while learning how experienced engineers automate deployments, validate changes, and support day-to-day Junos operations at scale.
Knox Hutchinson
Expert
CompTIA CloudNetX (CNX-001)
Hybrid and multi-cloud growth puts network teams in a difficult spot. When connectivity, routing, failover, and access controls are designed in isolation, cloud network changes can cause outages and security gaps. This CompTIA CloudNetX (CNX-001) course gives IT Directors a way to build one shared design and troubleshooting standard across network and cloud engineers. Across 39 skills, learners cover VPC/VNet architecture, subnetting and hybrid IP addressing, hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, transit and hub-and-spoke topologies, and load balancing. They also study DNS, DR networking, segmentation, encrypted connectivity, cloud firewalls, and Zero Trust networking. The course stresses documenting baselines and proving that traffic actually flows, not just that a tunnel shows "up." Its implementation work includes an AWS site-to-site VPN with a customer-managed gateway. The course closes with operations. Learners practice traffic logging, health monitoring, and structured troubleshooting of routing symmetry, addressing, application access, and security misconfigurations. They also cover performance optimization and automation drift. At about 34 hours per learner, the course fits a CNX-001 certification push or a standardization effort ahead of a migration or architecture change. Training Managers can use CBT Nuggets Playlists to assign the right sequence and Team Reporting to track completion across the team.
David Smith
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Taught by IT professionals
Networking training your team learns from
Built and taught by engineers with decades of experience running real-world IT infrastructure — not crowdsourced contributors.
Jeff Kish
Data Center & Network Design
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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.
What the team gets: Reduce 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.