Prepare for a career in network operations, a pivotal field ensuring the efficiency and security of organizational and network infrastructures.  In this program, you’ll learn in-demand skills like Python, Linux, and IT security fundamentals to get job-ready in 5 months or less, with no prior experience required. 

 Network Operations Engineers play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of an organization’s network infrastructure, thereby enabling the smooth operation of business-critical applications and services.

 This program will teach you foundational network skills employers are seeking for entry-level network operations roles, including database design, IP protocols, data management, and more. You’ll work with a variety of data sources and project scenarios to gain practical experience with resolving complex network problems. 

Whether you aspire to safeguard network integrity or optimize system performance, this program provides the foundation for a dynamic career path. Due to increased reliance on computer networks, the demand for network engineers continues to grow, with a median salary of $95,000.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will emerge with a diverse portfolio of projects showcasing your practical expertise. Additionally, you will receive a Professional Certificate from Akamai, recognized by employers worldwide, validating your readiness for entry-level network operations positions.

Praktisches Lernprojekt

The Akamai Network Engineering Professional Certificate has a strong emphasis on applied learning and includes a series of hands-on projects that give you practical skills with applicability to real jobs.

Projects you’ll complete:

• Build and secure a Linux virtual machine using virtualization technology

• Create complex networks using Cisco Packet Tracer

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems

• Design a relational database to contain customer data and security incidents

• Develop four Python applications from scratch, including:

  • Age calculator

  • Word guessing game

  • Lemonade stand game

  • Text-based adventure game

• Write code to connect a website to the database for user authentication