What is the Benefit of Being N‑central Certified?

Since we unveiled our New N‑central training curriculum at our last Empower event in Frisco, Texas many techs have asked me about what the N‑central certification offers them, so they can make a business case to their employer about attending our One-day Certification events. So, I thought would use this blog to dive into some of the key benefits of getting N‑central certified.

We are kicking off this fall’s certification events and are starting in Australia. We will be hosting training and certification events in the following cities, and you can use the links included register:

• November 6, Sydney – REGISTER for Sydney here
• November 7, Melbourne – REGISTER for Melbourne here
• November 12, Perth – REGISTER for Perth here
• November 14, Brisbane – REGISTER for Brisbane here

We will also be doing certifications at our 2025 Empower event in Berlin, Germany in April 2025. Click here for early bird pricing for what I know will be a sold out event.

CLICK HERE to keep up to date on where we’re holding up-coming N‑central certification training.

What are we training on?

Each session will cover the following modules (time permitting):

Deployment:

• Agents & Probes: Deployment essentials and optimal monitoring
• Customer Environment Preparation: Best practices for seamless integration
• Methodologies & Configurations: Tailored approaches for enhanced performance
• Best Practices & Troubleshooting: Industry insights and common issue resolution

Rules & Filters:

• Fundamentals: Understanding and applying N‑central’s rules and filters
• Stock & Custom Configurations: Reviewing and creating tailored solutions
• Best Practices & Troubleshooting: Ensuring smooth operations and issue resolution

Monitoring & Notifications

• Service Templates: Customising for client needs
• Notifications: Creating and editing timely alerts
• Best Practices & Troubleshooting: Effective monitoring and prompt issue resolution

Patch Management

• Microsoft & Non-Microsoft Patches: Efficient management strategies
• Patch Monitoring & Configuration: Alignment for compliance and security
• Patch Approvals & Cache: Streamlined update distribution
• Custom Properties & Patch Groups: Effective grouping and management
• CVSS & Confirmation: Prioritising and confirming patches
• Best Practices & Troubleshooting: Smooth operations and issue resolution

Why get N‑central certified?

Obtaining an N‑central Certification offers several benefits, particularly for IT professionals, managed service providers (MSPs), and organizations utilizing the N‑central platform.

Here are the key advantages:

1. Increased Expertise

Certification provides a deeper understanding of N‑central’s advanced features and configurations. Certified professionals gain knowledge about using N‑central’s full potential, from automation and monitoring to security settings and custom configurations.

2. Credibility and Trust

Being certified signals to employers, clients, and colleagues that you have the technical skills and experience to effectively manage and troubleshoot N‑central environments. This can increase trust in your ability to handle complex IT scenarios.

3. Career Advancement

For individuals, certification can lead to better job opportunities, promotions, and salary increases. It positions you as a knowledgeable professional, which is highly valued by employers, especially within MSPs.

4. Competitive Edge

MSPs with certified technicians stand out in a crowded marketplace. Certification can be used as a selling point when attracting new clients, showcasing that your team has verified, in-depth expertise in the platform.

5. Efficient Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

Certified professionals can diagnose issues faster and provide more effective solutions. This results in less downtime and increased productivity when managing client environments.

6. Stay Ahead of Industry Trends and Updates

Certified professionals often receive early access to new features, updates, and best practices from N‑able. This allows you to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to new developments in the N‑central platform, ensuring that your skills and knowledge are always current with the latest industry trends and technological advancements. Staying informed can give you a significant advantage in implementing cutting-edge solutions for your customers or your organization.

7. Security and Compliance

Given the importance of IT security, particularly in government and enterprise settings, certification ensures that best practices in securing N‑central environments are followed. Certified professionals are better equipped to handle security risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.

8. Improved Efficiency and Automation

Certified users tend to have a stronger grasp of N‑central’s automation features, leading to time-saving deployments and more efficient management of IT assets.

9. Community Recognition

N‑central certification allows individuals to join a community of certified experts, fostering networking opportunities, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices.

10. The price is right! It is Free!

In short, an N‑central Certification equips you with specialized knowledge, making you a more effective IT professional or service provider, while providing distinct career and business advantages. Again, at no cost.

Also, who doesn’t like to hang out with Marc-Andre? Hope to see you soon!

Jason Murphy is the Head Nerd for N‑central and Efficiency at N‑able. You can follow him on reddit on r/nable or LinkedIn at ncentral_nerd.