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Technology

How to become a Network Administrator

From help desk: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
1–3 years
Typical pay
$62k–$82k
Starting from
Help desk
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The steps

  1. 1

    Come from help desk or get Network+

    You need to have touched real networks before the theory means anything.

    1 year

    Course that covers thisCompTIA Network+ N10-009 (V9) Practice Exam QuestionsUdemy · around $19.99 →
  2. 2

    Study CCNA

    Routing, switching, VLANs and subnetting. Still the standard for network work.

    3–6 months

    Course that covers thisCISCO CCNA 200-301 Practice Exams (6) + ExplanationsUdemy · around $19.99 →
  3. 3

    Pass the CCNA exam

    Cisco's associate certification — recognised everywhere, including non-Cisco shops.

    Cisco CCNA

  4. 4

    Run a production network

    Own the switches, the firewall rules and the on-call phone.

    1–2 years

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