Networking careers and certifications
Learn about networking certification and career resources to help engineers, managers, and architects and specialists hone their networking skills. Read about the most popular certifications, including Cisco's CCNA, CCNP, CCIE certifications, and learn how SDN, automation and other technologies are changing the way networking pros design and manage today's networks.
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Networking careers and certifications News
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August 09, 2018
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Aug'18
What it takes to be a steward of your SDN career
When it comes to SDN careers and training, the impetus is on vendors, enterprises and individual network professionals to create and pursue training and certification opportunities.
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May 24, 2018
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May'18
IDC, Cisco survey assesses future IT staffing needs
New IDC survey on digital transformation's effects on future IT staffing outline technology trends affecting IT hiring and 20 roles that emphasize need for expanded skill sets.
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April 11, 2018
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Apr'18
MEF launches SDN certification and specs for Presto APIs
MEF worked with The Linux Foundation and ETSI to develop an NFV and SDN certification to focus on related knowledge and skills. Meantime, MEF published specs for its Presto APIs.
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September 26, 2017
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Sep'17
Why the future of IT jobs may give techies a pass
Citizen data scientists are now equipped with tools like low-code platforms, AI and automation and are revolutionizing the world of IT. Learn what this means for you.
Networking careers and certifications Get Started
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Tech communities offer more than just a quick fix
IT professionals who join tech meetups and online communities might find there's more than just troubleshooting help available when they invest their time in a group. Continue Reading
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System administrator resources you'll actually use
The learning resources available for IT administrators are more plentiful than the technology that admins manage. How do they sift through the inundation of information? Continue Reading
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How to improve your networking career path in 3 steps
Network technology is always changing. As a result, your IT network skills need to evolve, as well. Take a look at three steps you can take on your networking career path. Continue Reading
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Will 5G networks require new network engineer skills?
The 5G network will likely affect network engineer skills in areas such as security, physical appliances and software. But enterprise teams won't see too much change, for now. Continue Reading
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The growing ties between networking roles and automation
Network automation is here, bringing with it new demands for network professionals. But these changes should go beyond shifting networking roles, responsibilities and skills. Continue Reading
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Information security certification guide: Intermediate level
Part two of this information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral intermediate certifications for IT professionals interested in midlevel positions. Continue Reading
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Specialized network engineer skills deemed unnecessary by 2020
Common networking roles are shifting to keep up with network transformation and a changing industry. Challenges include new monitoring tools and increased complexity. Continue Reading
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Network engineering skills should include software fluency
Network engineers need to rethink their network engineering skills and embrace software fluency training to meet business needs for modern network infrastructure. Continue Reading
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The importance of staying up to date with Wi-Fi training
Wireless networking is changing at breakneck speeds, but Wi-Fi training isn't keeping up. Find out why firms must pay more attention to ensuring engineers are properly trained. Continue Reading
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Information security certifications: Introductory level
This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions. Continue Reading
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What duties are included in a network engineer job description?
A network engineer job description will vary. Primarily, it depends on whether the job focuses on engineering a new network or on running a network that already exists. Continue Reading
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What duties are in the network manager job description?
Get the inside scoop on a network manager's job description, workload and responsibilities which keep an organization's network infrastructure running smoothly. Continue Reading