Network Engineer Roadmap

Build, secure and operate the networks everything else runs on.

A networking path from first principles to a confident engineer who can design, configure and secure modern networks. You learn routing, switching, wireless and network security hands-on, with a strong bridge into security and cloud roles.

6 to 10 months Beginner to job-ready 6 stages

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By the end, you will be able to

Design and configure routed and switched networks
Secure networks with firewalls and segmentation
Troubleshoot connectivity methodically
Bridge into security or cloud specializations

The roadmap

Your step-by-step path

Follow the stages in order. Each one builds on the last, from fundamentals to job-ready.

Networking Fundamentals

Speak the language of networks fluently.

OSI and TCP/IP modelsIP addressing and subnettingSwitches, routers and cablingCommon protocols

Networking foundational cert (target)

Routing & Switching

Move traffic reliably across a network.

VLANs and trunkingStatic and dynamic routingSpanning treeNetwork design basics

Wireless & Services

Cover the services real networks depend on.

Wireless fundamentalsDHCP, DNS and NATVPNsQuality of service

Network Security

Defend the network you have built.

Firewalls and ACLsSegmentation and zero trustIDS/IPS basicsSecure remote access

Automation & Monitoring

Run networks the modern, scalable way.

Network automation basicsMonitoring and alertingDocumentationTroubleshooting methodology

Job-Ready: Network Engineer

Design and defend a full network end to end.

End-to-end design projectHands-on labsAssociate cert prepPath into security or cloud

NUEXUS Network Engineer (Verified)

Certifications you can target

We prepare you for recognized industry certifications and award a verifiable NUEXUS credential at the end of the path.

Networking associate certifications
Network security certifications
NUEXUS Certified Network Engineer

Verify a NUEXUS credential

Trainings that power this path

Each stage maps to NUEXUS trainings, delivered live online, in classroom or at your site.

Professional Training Certification Programs Or hire us: Networking Consulting

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