IT Networking Specialist Pathway | Future in Tech

IT Networking Specialists analyses, troubleshoots and evaluates computer network problems. They play an important role in maintaining an organisation’s communications network and keeping it safe and secure through both hardware configuration and end-user training.

Network specialists and administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operations of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. Depending on the size of the company, these roles may be combined.

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Career Pathway	IT Networking Specialist
Description	Career as a network administrator
Training Time	12 Months
Core Course	Get Connected (CNA)
Technical Skills	Information Technology Specialist Networking Certified
Technical Skills	CompTIA A+ (certified)
Technical Skills	CompTIA Network + (certified)
Transversal Skills	Communication Skills for IT Professionals
Personal & Career Development	Interpersonal Skills , Jobsearch Skills, includes followup support