Network Administration in Practice: Managing Modern Networks

Master real-world network administration—inventory, access control, monitoring, security, compliance, & cloud management

What you'll learn
- Establish and manage professional network administration practices across physical and cloud environments.
- Develop and enforce network policies, access controls, and change management procedures that enhance security.
- Implement monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident escalation workflows to maintain uptime and reliability.
- Create a complete Network Administration Handbook demonstrating operational, compliance, and security mastery.

Requirements
- Basic understanding of IT or networking concepts is helpful but not required; all key topics are introduced clearly.
- A computer with internet access to follow hands-on examples and apply templates included in the course.

Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Amar Massoud, a seasoned expert with decades of academic and professional experience, it combines cutting-edge AI support with human insight to deliver content that is precise, practical, and easy to follow. You’ll gain the clarity of structured learning and the confidence of being guided by a recognized authority.

Modern organizations depend on secure, well-managed networks—and network administrators are the professionals who make that possible.Network Administration in Practice: Managing Modern Networksequips you with the operational and managerial skills needed to run, secure, and document a network infrastructure in today’s hybrid IT environments.

Unlike purely technical or certification-prep courses, this program focuses on practical, day-to-day administration. You’ll learn how to build inventories, design policies, manage user access, monitor system health, enforce security controls, maintain compliance, and prepare audit evidence. Each module includes real-world examples fromHealthBridge Clinic, showing how professional administrators keep critical systems resilient and compliant.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience through assignments that simulate real scenarios—such as creating a network inventory, implementing user lifecycle controls, and designing a security response plan. The final capstone project guides you through writing a completeNetwork Administration Handbookyou can showcase to employers.

Key topics covered include:

Establishing asset inventories and network documentation

Designing access control, acceptable use, and change management policies

Implementing monitoring dashboards and troubleshooting frameworks

Applying security practices like firewalls, ACLs, and patch management

Building compliance and audit-ready documentation aligned with ISO 27001 and HIPAA principles

Adapting to emerging trends such as cloud networking, Zero Trust, and AI-driven automation

By the end of this course, you’ll have a structured understanding of how professional administrators manage modern networks—combining governance, security, and operational excellence. Whether you’re an aspiring administrator, an IT manager, or a compliance professional, this course gives you the frameworks, templates, and insights to manage networks with confidence and control.

Who this course is for:
- IT professionals, system administrators, and aspiring network administrators seeking real-world, management-level expertise.
- Network support staff and helpdesk technicians ready to advance from technical operations to administrative leadership.
- Students preparing for roles in IT infrastructure management, network operations centers, or security administration.
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