Training Courses

We find that educated users get the highest value out of their monitoring. That’s why we offer in-depth training on a variety of monitoring topics. From online instructor led classes to no-cost, online pre-recorded videos, GroundWork transfers what we know about monitoring to you.

Whether you are a System Administrator, NOC Manager, Director of Operations, or CIO, GroundWork’s premier training is available for you. Learn to hone the skill sets required for implementing and maintaining GroundWork Monitor Enterprise Edition.

Users of GroundWork Monitor Community Edition have also gained extensive and helpful knowledge by taking our courses.

System Administrator Online (Live Online)

Live instructor-led online training occurs every 2nd week of each month. The online sessions cover the System Administrator course over 3 days; 5 hours per day. The course provides a “follow the instructor” lab environment designed to fully equip students with the knowledge and skill set to administer GroundWork Monitor Professional installation.

Network Management Suite (NMS) Course (Live Online)

This is an advanced live instructor-led online training course for GroundWork Monitor administrators wishing to learn about installing and configuring GroundWork’s Network Management Suite. The 2 day sessions (5 hours each day) provides a thorough exploration of Network Management Suite’s functionality, including ample lab environment exercises to guide participants through the installation of GroundWork Monitor NMS, and the set up of intricate monitors on a variety of devices. Sessions are held the 4th week of each month. Prior enrollment in GroundWork System Administrator Training is strongly recommended.

Network Management Suite (NMS) Cacti Administrator Training (On Demand)

This is an advanced on-demand self paced course for GroundWork Monitor administrators wishing to learn about installing and configuring GroundWork’s Network Management Suite Cacti package. The course consists of 6 hour-long modules and includes quizzes at the end of each module and a final exam for certification purposes. Participants can pause in the presentation to work on their own test deployment. Prior enrollment in GroundWork’s System Administrator Training is strongly recommended. In order to follow along with the exercises, participants will need an in-spec server (e.g. a virtual machine) for installing GroundWork Monitor Enterprise and NMS Cacti.

Getting Started with GroundWork Monitor (On Demand)

This course is designed to introduce students to setting up and using GroundWork Monitor. The course is available as an on-demand self paced course which typically takes 5 hours to complete.