F5 Certified Administrator
F5 Foundational Certification
Foundational IT Training | 1-2 years experience
The F5 Certified Administrator training encompasses five focused exams. These exams cover installation, data plane, control plane, and troubleshooting skills. Completing all five F5 training courses from CBT Nuggets will equip you to confidently deploy, manage, and support BIG-IP systems in real-world environments. Build the expertise employers need and take control of complex application delivery networks.
Exams towards this certification
F5 Certified Administrator: What You Need to Know This training maps to the five BIG-IP certification exams and builds the skills to:
Install, configure, and upgrade F5 BIG-IP systems
Manage data plane traffic and control plane settings
Configure virtual servers, load balancing, and health monitoring
Secure application traffic with SSL and access policies
Troubleshoot BIG-IP and monitor system performance
Prepare to deploy and support BIG-IP in real-world enterprise environments with confidence.
Who Should Take F5 Certified Administrator Training?
Network engineers and administrators
If you're already managing network infrastructure, the F5 Certified Administrator certification helps you take the next step. Build in-demand skills in application delivery, load balancing, and BIG-IP systems. You'll gain the expertise to manage traffic flow and keep business-critical services running smoothly.
Aspiring application delivery professionals
Looking to specialize in application delivery and traffic management? This certification gives you hands-on, practical knowledge across five focused exams — helping you become the go-to expert for BIG-IP deployments, configurations, and support in enterprise environments.

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