Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Akamai Network Engineering Professional Certificate
Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Akamai Network Engineering Professional Certificate

Launch Your Career in Network Operations. Build job-ready skills and gain credentials to go from beginner to job-ready in 5 months or less. No degree or prior experience required.

Shadow Farrell

Instructor: Shadow Farrell

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5 months
at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(102 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months
at 8 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and knowledge that network operation engineers use in their daily roles.

  • Learn and implement networking technologies such as TCP/IP and DNS to ensure efficient data transmission.

  • Build basic SQL commands for effective data management and data analysis.

  • Develop working knowledge of security management principles and build scripts to manage security incidents.

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Prepare for a career in Network Engineering

  • Receive professional-level training from Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
  • Earn an employer-recognized certificate from Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Qualify for in-demand job titles: Network Engineer, Network Operations Engineer, Network Support Specialists
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22,000+
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Skills you'll gain

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Shadow Farrell

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