College level learning of the relevant IT courses is essential for the network professionals. You can work towards earning certificate in courses like City & Guilds (E-Quals ICT Systems Support 7262), IT Practitioners Diploma Level 2 and Advanced Diploma Level 3, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma for IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support), OCR (iPRO) Certificate for IT Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) at levels 2 and 3 or CompTIA i-Net+ Certification. Thorough knowledge in technical details and practical skills to install and maintain network systems are essential. Apprenticeship schemes can be used as a setting stone to this career. Cisco and Microsoft certification courses will add to the future professional developments. Both these certificates are highly regarded and you can work with certain standards. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) are the main certification courses for network professionals.