Do Self-Paced courses include hands-on labs?

Standard Self-Paced focuses on course content and practice. Enterprise lab access is available through the Self-Paced + Labs option.

Yes. Learners can move from Self-Paced into lab access or premium mentorship as their needs change.

Is career coaching included?

Career coaching, resume support, LinkedIn branding and interview preparation are primarily included in the Premium 1-on-1 Career Accelerator.

Who is Self-Paced best for?

It is best for disciplined learners who want structure but do not need regular live mentorship.

What is the starting price?

Self-Paced programs can start around $3,000 depending on the track and package. Lab and mentorship options are priced separately based on the level of support.

NPTC Self-Paced Courses | Learn IT on Your Schedule

Choose Your Learning Level

Start with the support level that fits your goals and budget.

NPTC gives you a clear upgrade path - from independent learning to hands-on labs to premium 1-on-1 mentorship.

Most Flexible

Self-Paced

Starting From $3,000

Best for disciplined learners who want a structured roadmap and can study independently.

Structured course roadmap
On-demand learning content
Practice exercises
Certification-aligned topics
Progress checkpoints
Flexible schedule

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Recommended

Self-Paced + Labs

Custom Package

For learners who want flexibility but also need realistic hands-on practice.

Everything in Self-Paced
Enterprise lab access
Guided lab scenarios
Configuration practice
Troubleshooting exercises
Practical projects

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Maximum Support

Premium 1-on-1

Career Accelerator

For learners who want mentorship, accountability, career coaching and a complete guided journey.

Everything in Self-Paced + Labs
1-on-1 mentorship
Weekly progress reviews
Resume & LinkedIn support
Interview preparation
Job-search coaching

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Self-Paced Course Areas

Build skills across the technologies employers use.

Choose a focused track or combine multiple areas into a broader learning roadmap.

Network Engineering

Build strong networking foundations and enterprise routing/switching skills.

TCP/IP & subnetting
VLANs & switching
Routing
OSPF
Troubleshooting

Cybersecurity Foundations

Develop practical awareness of modern security concepts and defensive thinking.

Security fundamentals
Threat awareness
Network defense
Identity & access
Security operations basics

Firewall Engineering

Build practical understanding of firewall technologies and secure network access.

Firewall concepts
NAT
VPN
Access policies
ASA / Secure Firewall awareness

Cloud Fundamentals

Understand how networking, infrastructure and services operate in cloud environments.

Cloud concepts
Virtual networking
Compute & storage
Identity basics
Hybrid infrastructure awareness

CCNA Preparation

Build the technical foundation and exam readiness for Cisco CCNA.

Exam-aligned roadmap
Concept reviews
Practice questions
Configuration examples
Certification readiness

Advanced Networking

Go beyond the basics into enterprise concepts and deeper troubleshooting.

Advanced routing
Redundancy
WAN technologies
Network design
Operational troubleshooting

Compare Your Options

Choose independence, hands-on practice, or full mentorship.

Feature	Self-Paced	Self-Paced + Labs Recommended
On-Demand Lessons
Structured Roadmap
Enterprise Labs
Guided Projects	Limited
1-on-1 Mentorship
Weekly Progress Review		Optional
Resume & LinkedIn Support
Interview Preparation
Job-Search Coaching

Your Upgrade Path

Start flexible. Add support when you need it.

You do not have to know today how much support you will need. Start with Self-Paced learning and move into labs or premium mentorship as your goals evolve.

A typical progression

Start with Self-Paced learning
Add enterprise labs for practical confidence
Upgrade to Career Accelerator for mentorship
Add Experience Week for real-world exposure
Move into Expert Certification Tracks for specialization

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Not sure which plan is right for you?

Tell us your current level, schedule and career goal. We can recommend Self-Paced, Self-Paced + Labs, or Premium 1-on-1.

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Select your preferred learning style Independent, labs, or mentorship.
Receive your recommended option We explain course access, pricing and next steps.

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