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Most Popular Systems Administration Courses
Teams usually assign Windows Server Administration: Core Infrastructure for Enterprise IT first, then Active Directory Administration for Windows Server 2025. Team Leads then branch by role into Linux+, AZ-800, or PowerShell automation.
Microsoft AZ-104
This entry-level Microsoft Azure Administrator training prepares aspiring Azure administrators to pass the AZ-104 exam — the single exam required to earn the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification. This training builds hands-on skills for managing Azure resources using the Azure portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI. You’ll learn how to implement and manage virtual networking, secure identities with Microsoft Entra ID, automate deployments using ARM templates and Bicep files, and configure Azure storage solutions. The course also covers monitoring with Azure Monitor and ensuring business continuity through Azure Backup and Site Recovery. Whether you're deploying virtual machines, configuring load balancers, or managing costs with Azure Policy, this AZ-104 course equips you to confidently manage core infrastructure across the Azure ecosystem.
Knox Hutchinson
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
(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
CompTIA 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
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
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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.
010-160
This LPI Linux Essentials training covers the basic commands and functions of the Linux operating system and prepares your team for the LPI Linux Essentials (010-160) certification. It covers recognizing open source applications and their closed source equivalents, working on the command line to navigate files, handling hardware, programs, and components of the operating system, creating and restoring compressed backups and archives, configuring users, groups, and file permissions, and creating and running simple scripts. For an IT Director onboarding help desk staff or junior administrators onto Linux systems, Linux Essentials is the fastest way to verify a working baseline before assigning production access. New and aspiring IT professionals earn the same vendor-neutral LPI certificate as a first Linux credential.
James Conrad
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
Microsoft AB-900
This Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900) training prepares you to earn a valuable Microsoft AI certification. Keep your Microsoft 365 admin skills relevant and valuable in the age of AI. Learn how to enable your organization with Copilot, and roll out AI agents without compromising security, identity, or data protections. Microsoft expert James Conrad guides you through M365 governance, AI readiness, and modern IT management, so you can lead AI adoption with confidence and pass the AB-900 exam.
James Conrad
Certification tier
Tier 2 — Associate Certifications
Core role credentials — the level most teams standardize on for day-to-day operations.
Microsoft AZ-104
This entry-level Microsoft Azure Administrator training prepares aspiring Azure administrators to pass the AZ-104 exam — the single exam required to earn the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate certification. This training builds hands-on skills for managing Azure resources using the Azure portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI. You’ll learn how to implement and manage virtual networking, secure identities with Microsoft Entra ID, automate deployments using ARM templates and Bicep files, and configure Azure storage solutions. The course also covers monitoring with Azure Monitor and ensuring business continuity through Azure Backup and Site Recovery. Whether you're deploying virtual machines, configuring load balancers, or managing costs with Azure Policy, this AZ-104 course equips you to confidently manage core infrastructure across the Azure ecosystem.
Knox Hutchinson
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
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, James Conrad
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
AWS CloudOps Engineer
This AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate training course prepares you to manage and scale cloud environments like a modern operations professional. This course focuses on high-level automation and observability. You’ll learn the deployment of infrastructure via CDK templates, secure hybrid environments with IAM Roles Anywhere, and maintain visibility through advanced CloudWatch and EKS/ECS metric collection. By the end of this course, you’ll have the technical skills to manage complex cloud initiatives, and the knowledge required to pass the COA-C03 exam and earn your CloudOps certification (formerly known as the SysOps Associate Certification). Start training now with unlimited practice exams and expert guidance.
Scott Pletcher
MS-721
This MS-721 training course will teach you how to set up, manage, and optimize your Microsoft 365 communications environment. You'll learn how to configure, deploy, and administer Teams, Teams Phone, and key Teams Premium capabilities. This course will help you move from basic setup into advanced configuration options such as intelligent recap, live translation, and branded meeting experiences. With hands-on demos and walkthroughs, you’ll be designing secure, high-performance solutions that keep teams connected, all while you prepare for the MS-721 certification exam.
Lalo Nunez
Certification tier
Tier 3 — Professional Certifications
Advanced credentials for the engineers who own design, escalation, and complex environments.
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
(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
CompTIA 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
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
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
This Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) training takes systems administrators from cluster setup through scaling, security, and troubleshooting. Taught with real-world examples, it covers installing and configuring Kubernetes clusters for high availability, deploying and scaling workloads with ReplicaSets, Deployments, and autoscalers, securing clusters with RBAC, Pod Security, and access control, managing storage and networking with EBS, ClusterIP, Ingress, and network policies, and monitoring and debugging workloads with probes, the metrics server, and debugging tools, including on AWS EKS. For an IT Director whose platform team runs containerized applications, the CKA is the recognized way to confirm that administrators can keep the application lifecycle reliable and efficient. Individual administrators earn the same Linux Foundation certification.
Trevor Sullivan
AZ-140
This AZ-140 training prepares you to design, implement, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments and remote apps for any device. Earning the Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty certification validates your expertise in configuring host pools, session hosts, and FSLogix storage. Whether you are migrating on-premises VDI to the cloud, or optimizing existing virtual desktops, this course provides the hands-on training needed to earn Microsoft’s premier desktop virtualization certification and pass the AZ-140 exam.
Knox Hutchinson
Certification tier
Tier 4 — Expert & Specialty Certifications
Expert tracks and specialty credentials for architects and niche platform owners.
MS-102
This MS-102 training prepares you to step into the role of a Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, one of the most respected credentials for senior Microsoft cloud administrators. You’ll sharpen the skills necessary to run and secure modern Microsoft 365 environments with rigorous exam prep, gaining experience with Microsoft Defender XDR and Purview, as well as the automation and identity management capabilities of PowerShell and Microsoft Entra ID. Along the way, you’ll learn how experienced administrators deploy and manage Microsoft 365 tenants, and protect enterprise workloads in cloud and hybrid environments. By the end of this MS-102 training, you’ll be equipped with practical knowledge that you can immediately use as a professional Microsoft 365 administrator.
James Conrad
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Frequently asked questions about Systems Administration training
Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating Systems Administration training for their team.
Which roles and experience levels does the Systems Administration training serve?
The courses range from beginner-level CompTIA A+ Core 2 for help desk staff and new hires to intermediate courses such as AZ-800 and AZ-801 for Windows Server admins with a few years of experience. Advanced PowerShell Automation and the CKA course serve experienced administrators and platform engineers.
Which certifications do these courses prepare a team for?
The courses prepare learners for exams including CompTIA A+ Core 2, Linux+, Server+, and Cloud+, Microsoft AZ-800, AZ-801, AZ-104, MD-102, and MS-102, Red Hat RHCSA, LPIC-1, CKA, VMware VCP-DCV, AWS SOA-C03, and ServiceNow CSA. The vendor issues each certification; CBT Nuggets prepares the learner for it.
How should a Training Manager sequence a sysadmin team path?
Assign Windows Server Administration: Core Infrastructure for Enterprise IT to newer staff first, then add Active Directory Administration for Windows Server 2025. From there, branch by role into AZ-800 and AZ-801 for hybrid Windows, Linux+ or RHCSA for Linux, VMware vSphere courses for virtualization, or PowerShell for automation.
How much time should we plan per learner?
It depends on the course. For example, AZ-800 runs about 39 hours, AZ-801 about 20 hours, and Advanced PowerShell Automation about 17.5 hours, with skills short enough to assign individually and spread over several weeks.
Do the courses include hands-on practice?
Yes. The platform pairs on-demand video with virtual labs, practice exams, and pre- and post-assessments, and courses such as CompTIA A+ Core 2 end many skills with a hands-on validation lab.
How do we track team progress and use it for onboarding or audits?
Team reporting shows per-learner progress and completion, cohort and group views, and completion exports you can use as audit evidence. Courses like Server+ and Google Workspace administration also cover backup, recovery, data retention, and access control topics that auditors ask about.