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Start your Career in IT Networking

Build an outsourcing-proof career with rock-solid job stability in IT Networking

500+
Graduates Trained
280%
Average Income Increase
94%
Certification Pass Rate

Engineered for IT Networking Excellence

We take professionals from zero IT experience to certified network engineers. We teach the routing, switching, security, and automation skills required to build and manage enterprise networks.

Network Fundamentals

Master the OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and foundational network topologies required for any IT role.

Routing & Switching

Configure enterprise-grade routers and switches, and implement dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.

Network Security

Implement next-generation firewalls, VPNs, access control lists, and proactive threat mitigation strategies.

Network Automation

Learn Python, Ansible, and REST APIs to enable network programmability and automate routine infrastructure tasks.

6-Month IT Internship

Gain real-world experience immediately. Every student completes a 6-month internship with one of our IT infrastructure partners to put their new skills to work on live networks.

Our graduates work at

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Results Delivered

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"I was a high school teacher making $60k, completely burned out. This institute gave me the exact hands-on lab experience to transition into IT. 14 months later, I'm a Network Engineer at Cisco."

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Jenkins
Network Engineer, Cisco
Income: $60k ➔ $120k

"The curriculum on cloud infrastructure is completely unmatched. As an ER nurse, I knew nothing about IT, but passing my CCNA and landing a role at AWS changed my life."

Amanda Vance
Amanda Vance
Cloud Network Architect, AWS
Income: $85k ➔ $135k

"I was stuck in retail management. The security modules and the 6-month internship gave me the direct real-world experience I needed to get hired as a Security Analyst."

Julian Gomez
Julian Gomez
Security Analyst, Palo Alto Networks
Income: $65k ➔ $110k
Michael Torres
Lead Instructor

Michael Torres

Former VP of Network Engineering, Cisco | 20+ years in Enterprise Networking

Michael Torres spent two decades designing and implementing global enterprise networks for Fortune 500 companies before transitioning to IT education.

He founded Maple Leaf IT Networking Institute to bridge the massive gap between theoretical IT training and the actual reality of managing complex, live enterprise networks. His hands-on, scenario-based methodology has helped hundreds of individuals break into the tech industry.

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