Ready to become a network engineer in as little as 45 weeks, but not sure you want to learn how to code? The good news is that network engineers don’t necessarily need to learn how to code, however it is good for you to learn about programming languages. However, learning to code can’t hurt and you may find you enjoy coding.
Do I Need to Take a Coding Course to Become a Network Engineer?
Although coding courses are not required for a role as a network engineer, it can help to know some programming languages. Some common programming languages include Java, Ruby, and Python.
Java – an object-oriented programming language used for developing mobile and web applications. Java code can be complied once and run on any platform that supports Java.
Ruby – a programming language used in Ruby on Rails that offers a set of conversions and a structure for organizing code. Everything in Ruby is an object, including numbers, strings, and methods. This makes it easy to build applications using a modular approach.
Python – an open-source object-oriented programming language used for web development, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Its syntax is simple and straightforward, making it easier to read and write code.
What Courses Do I Take During a Network Engineer Program?
During a Network Engineer program, you will learn about computers, network infrastructure and operating systems. The specific courses include:
Intro to Computers
You will learn about computers and how they integrate into a network.
Computer Essentials
During this course, you will learn about the function of computer hardware components and how they relate to one another. You will be able to assemble and disassemble a computer, troubleshoot hardware and software, and connect peripheral devices, while repairing hardware.
Computer Repair and Troubleshooting
You will learn how to identify, add, and remove system components, as well as install, configure and optimize computer operating systems. Further, you will learn basic networking and gain knowledge about computer components and peripherals.
Computer Security Essentials
This course teaches the fundamentals of general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basic cryptography, and computer security.
Microsoft Windows Client OS & Linux OS
During this course, you learn about Windows Client operating systems, hardware devices and drivers, desktop environments, network protocols and services, and network security.
How Long is a Network Engineer Program?
You can complete a Network Engineer program in as little as 45 weeks. How can we do this? It is because we only focus on the knowledge and certifications that you will need to do your job, without any extraneous electives that don’t directly teach you about how to become a network engineer. You get both classroom theory and hands-on experience working with the hardware and software you will find when you start working as a network engineer.
What are the IT Certifications You Prepare for in a Network Engineer Program?
The CyberTex Network Engineer training program focuses on 10+ IT certifications include cybersecurity that include:
CompTIA A+
A+ is the foundational IT certification provided by CompTIA. It covers the fundamental elements of IT. This includes desktop, server, and mobile devices. It also covers basic aspects of networking and network security.
CompTIA Network+
The Network+ certification builds upon the basic networking covered on the A+ exam. The Network+ certification prepares you for more advanced networking. It also provides a deeper look into networking hardware, virtualization, and network security.
CompTIA Security+
Security+ goes into more depth on security to provide advanced techniques to harden networks and proactively protect those networks from threats. It also covers hybrid environments, the Internet of Things, and cloud systems. Additionally, Security+ covers real-time network monitoring to analyze and neutralize threats.
CompTIA Server+
Server+ validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals in the installation, management and troubleshooting of servers in data centers and within cloud computing. The exam covers essential hardware and software technologies of server environments.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Validates your basic understanding of IT services and their uses on the Amazon Web Services Cloud. This includes your knowledge of core AWS services.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
This certification validates your basic knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided by Azure.
CompTIA Linux+
Linux+ puts emphasis on the open-source operating system used in both traditional and cloud-based servers. This includes working with Linux kernel modules, shell scripting, automation, and the use of git for code management.
Final Thoughts
Continuous learning is important, and you can never have enough knowledge. If you are interested in becoming a network engineer, take the time to learn about common programming languages. You never know when you will need this information and it will give you a competitive advantage over your competition. Take the extra step and complete the Network Engineer program with a little bit of extra work learning Python, Java, or Ruby programming languages.
Want to Learn More?
IT careers have become essential not just in Austin but globally, and there is no better time to pick up than now. In 2021 Austin was ranked #1 in Best Tech City for IT jobs by CompTIA, and the demand is only growing.
Ready to start a rewarding and challenging career in IT as a network engineer? Network Engineer Program at CyberTex prepares you for advanced computer networking & security jobs. You will learn the skills and abilities necessary to setup, install, configure, repair, and manage modern computer networks and their security.
Contact us today to learn more about our Network Engineer program.