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Clear Progression Toward a Career Outcome. A Track offers a cohesive roadmap. Instead of randomly selecting certifications, you can follow a sequenced, job-aligned path—starting from foundational to advanced skills. This ensures that each course builds upon the previous one, leading to better retention and job readiness.
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Motivation Through Milestones. Each completed and reimbursed course becomes a motivational checkpoint. You can see tangible progress, both financially (getting reimbursed) and professionally (gaining certifications), keeping you engaged over time.
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Value in Commitment and Structure - Enrolling in a Track signals commitment to a longer-term goal, which may unlock priority access to training or mentors, additional support from advisors who track your progression, stackable credentials or digital badges tied to the full track.
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Alignment with Reimbursement Policies - Even if you are reimbursed after each course, being enrolled in a Track ensures pre-approval for funding bodies (VA, workforce boards, etc.), easier tracking of eligibility and status, and full utilization of benefits (since some funding expires or has usage caps).
Network Infrastructure Specialist
Advance your IT career with our Network Infrastructure Specialist bundle: master network protocols, security, and troubleshooting with Network+ and hone Linux administration, command-line, and system security skills with Linux+.
About this Track
The Network Infrastructure Specialist Track prepares learners for foundational roles in managing, maintaining, and securing network and server infrastructure. For those new to the field, a Network Infrastructure Specialist is a professional who ensures that an organization's digital backbone—its networks, routers, switches, servers, and operating systems—runs smoothly and securely.
This track includes certification preparation for two cornerstone CompTIA certifications:
CompTIA Network+ – focused on network design, configuration, and troubleshooting
CompTIA Linux+ – centered around managing open-source server environments
Together, these certifications form a CompTIA Stackable Certification called the Systems Support Specialist—a recognized credential demonstrating cross-platform system administration and network management proficiency.
A Brief History of CompTIA
Founded in 1982, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a globally respected nonprofit that issues vendor-neutral IT certifications. CompTIA certifications like A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+ are industry standards trusted by government, military, and private sector employers. These certifications serve as launching pads into high-demand IT career pathways.
Alignment with the NIST NICE Framework
This track maps directly to U.S. federal NIST NICE Framework work roles in the Securely Provision and Operate & Maintain categories, including:
Network Operations Specialist (OM-NET-001)
System Administrator (OM-ADM-001)
Technical Support Specialist (OM-TS-001)
System Security Analyst (OM-ANA-001)
This alignment ensures that learners are prepared not just for certification—but also for federally recognized workforce roles in public and private sector IT departments.
What You Will Learn
Learners in this track will build the skills needed to support and maintain modern network and server infrastructure. You will develop hands-on experience and technical confidence through lab-based exercises and certification-aligned instruction.
From CompTIA Network+:
Core concepts of wired and wireless networking
IP addressing, routing, and subnetting
Network security, protocols, and segmentation
Troubleshooting tools and techniques
Cloud-based and virtual network environments
From CompTIA Linux+:
Linux command-line navigation and scripting
User management and system permissions
Package management and software deployment
Server configuration (DNS, FTP, SSH, etc.)
System diagnostics, logging, and troubleshooting
By the end of the program, you’ll know how to configure routers, manage Linux servers, diagnose network failures, and maintain reliable infrastructure in real-world environments.
Who is this Track for
This track is designed for:
Newcomers to IT – Individuals seeking a structured, certification-backed entry into systems and network administration
Technical Support Professionals – Helpdesk or support techs looking to level up into networking or sysadmin roles
Military/Veteran Transitioners – Service members entering the civilian workforce through DoD 8570/8140-aligned roles
Junior System Admins or NOC Techs – Professionals looking to formalize their skills and earn industry-recognized credentials
Career Switchers – People with backgrounds in education, logistics, customer service, or trades who are reskilling into IT
If your goal is to become a network technician, junior system administrator, or infrastructure support engineer, this track is a career-ready starting point.
Couses in the Track
CompTIA Linux+
Advance your Linux career with our expert-led CompTIA Linux+ prep course, featuring hands-on labs, interactive practice exams, and in-depth content on installation, configuration, and system management to ensure certification success.
CompTIA Network+
Accelerate your IT career with our expert-led CompTIA Network+ prep course featuring hands-on labs, interactive practice exams, and comprehensive content covering network architecture, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals.
Frequently Asked Questions:
It’s a structured certification pathway that bundles six industry-recognized certifications to prepare learners for IT Network roles. It includes CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Linux+.
Yes. All courses in this Track are LACAS-approved, meaning eligible veterans and other qualified learners can receive reimbursement upon completion.
Learners are reimbursed after completing each individual course, rather than receiving funding upfront for the full Track.
No, but enrolling in the Track provides a structured plan and ensures all certifications align with your long-term career goal, maximizing the value of each reimbursement.
You still retain the certifications you've completed and been reimbursed for, but you may miss out on career services, advanced roles, or bundled recognition tied to Track completion.
The Track includes:
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Linux+
Yes. The Track is designed to move from foundational to advanced. Starting with CompTIA Linux+, and CompTIA Network+.
Most learners complete the Track in 1-2 months, depending on prior experience, pacing preferences, and course schedules.
Yes. It aligns with NIST NICE framework work roles and satisfies DoD 8570/8140 requirements, making it ideal for federal or defense-related careers.
It’s open to anyone, but best suited for:
Veterans and transitioning military
Entry-level IT professionals
Career changers with a tech foundation
Students with a strong interest in cybersecurity
No. The Track starts with foundational courses designed for learners with minimal experience. Some IT familiarity is helpful, but not required.
Yes. You’ll have access to instructors, mentors, and learning specialists to guide you through each course and help prepare for each exam.
Track Highlights:
- Instructor-led Live online training
- Self-study resources
- Convenient 6-10 pm CST schedule
- Career Services included
- Enrollment Advisor assistance to schedule courses, plan certs, and submit VA paperwork
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