The Applied Network Administration and Design Associate Certificate is aimed at network administrators who set user policies, access and security to ensure systems and data are protected from loss, compromise or failure, and network designers who evaluate and select the appropriate hardware and operating system components to meet user and business needs. You'll acquire industry-standard network design skills using a variety of tools in labs and exercises. Instruction is provided by subject matter experts and local industry practitioners. Completion of the program will allow you to validate prior networking experience.