IT Administration - How to Get Started
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Start Here – Get the Basics
Network Administrator Career Information
by About.com
What you will learn: Get a detailed overview of what a career in IT/network administration looks like.
IT Certification Path for Network Administrators
by ITCareerFinder
What you will learn: Certification is the name of the game when it comes to IT administration – this article provides a good overview of the different types of certifications out there.
Then Check Out One of These Starter Courses
So You Want to be a Network Engineer?
Length: 9.5 hours of self paced work.
What you will learn: Find out which IT certification is right for you with these sample lessons. From beginner to advanced.
Introduction to Computer Networks for Non-Techies
Cost: $20 (but check for special offers)
Length: It’s 7 hours of self paced work.
What you will learn: Learn the fundamentals of computer networking for non-techies.
Then Dive In With These Certification Prep Courses
Computer Network: IT Networking Fundamentals 2016
Cost: $20 (but check for special offers)
Length: 2 hours
What you will learn: Learn Network and Computer Systems and begin a career with a $66,000 annual salary
CompTIA A+ Certification 901. The Total Course
Cost: $50 (but check for special offers)
Length: 14.5 hours of self paced work.
What you will learn: Everything you need to pass the CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam (go back to the links above if you don’t know what this is), from Mike Meyers, CompTIA expert and bestselling author.
CompTIA A+ Certification 902. The Total Course
Cost: $50 (but check for special offers)
Length: 13.5 hours of self paced work.
What you will learn: Everything you need to pass the CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam (go back to the links above if you don’t know what this is), from Mike Meyers, CompTIA expert and bestselling author.