courses recommend taking to become a network manager

[jd20075]

I am 24 with a high passion for it and new technology I am currently working as a it technician working over two sites due this I have been taking on a large amount of my network managers responsibility's as there is a lot that our network manager is expected to do and have been told many times from network manager that I show grate understanding and ability for the responsibility that has been entrust in me so I am currently looking at courses to take to get the relevant qualifications.

 

would be most grateful if any network managers,head of it,it trainers could recommend the best qualifications to take

 

many thanks

jd20075

[featured_spectre]

Baseline for Network Manager (based on my experience)

 

Essential

 

Comptia A+

Comptia N+

Comptia Security+

FITS or ITIL

 

Desirable

 

CCNA

CCNP

MCITP (Both Server Engineer and Desktop Engineer)

 

Also a Degree in Computer Science (or an associated field) really helps

[Trapper]

Honestly I haven't got any IT qualifications (yet!) and have made it to Network Manager. A lot of experience, self learning and an honest desire to work hard to help the staff and students can make up for a lack of paper qualifications

[mb2k01]

To be honest, cert requirements are something that will change from school to school, and potentially area of the country.

When I first became a Network Manager I had no certification at all, only experience. When I have advertised / interviewed for Network Managers I have heavily favoured experience and versitility over a list full of certifications.

 

To answer the question you asked - any of the above suggested courses are great ones to look in to. The only extra thing I would add is, don't get hung up on them - if you are doing the work, experienced and have great feedback from potential references why not try your luck applying for roles ahead of passing certs?

[m25man]

 

would be most grateful if any network managers,head of it,it trainers could recommend the best qualifications to take

 

jd20075

 

You need an A* in common sense and a masters degree in patience the rest comes with experience...