Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration Intermediate
The Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration course equips network engineers, enterprise architects, and technical support specialists with hands-on skills to deploy and manage secure remote access solutions using Ivanti’s platform. It solves the critical challenge of securing hybrid workforce connectivity, a priority as 68% of enterprises report increased remote access security investments in 2024. Learners gain expertise in PCS deployment, authentication, and policy configuration through real-world labs.
This course prepares you for the Ivanti Connect Secure Certified Technical Expert (PCS) certification exam, featuring a rigorous 85% passing score. Koenig provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery. Earn your certification to advance into roles like Secure Access Specialist, with certified professionals seeing up to 27% higher salary potential.
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Course Overview
The Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration course by Ivanti is a comprehensive four-day training program designed for IT professionals responsible for deploying and managing secure remote access solutions. This course prepares candidates for the Pulse Connect Secure Certified Technical Expert – PCS certification exam, targeting roles such as Network Engineers, Enterprise System Architects, and Technical Support Specialists. With over 797,000 professionals having pursued this credential globally, the demand for certified experts continues to grow as enterprises prioritize secure remote connectivity. The curriculum covers essential topics including initial configuration, user role management, authentication methods, and resource policies, ensuring participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills aligned with real-world deployment scenarios.
Students engage in extensive hands-on labs using official Ivanti tools and platforms, configuring core components such as Pulse Secure Client, Endpoint Security (Host Checker), certificates, clustering, virtualization, and Cloud Secure integration. Through a series of guided lab exercises—including Initial Configuration Lab, Authentication Lab, Cluster Lab, and Troubleshooting Lab—learners build complete Pulse Connect Secure deployments from the ground up. A key real-world scenario involves setting up secure SSL VPN access with multi-factor authentication and endpoint compliance checks, simulating enterprise-grade remote access environments. These labs are conducted within a dedicated virtual lab environment that mirrors actual production networks, allowing students to practice high-availability configurations, policy enforcement, and secure application delivery in realistic settings.
Achieving the Pulse Connect Secure Certified Technical Expert – PCS certification validates advanced expertise in one of the industry’s leading secure access platforms and is recognized by major organizations adopting zero-trust network architectures. Certified professionals report average annual salaries between $80,000 and $120,000, reflecting strong market demand for these specialized skills. Koenig Solutions enhances learning outcomes with its Guaranteed-to-Run policy and access to official Ivanti courseware, enabling learners to train with expert instructors in flexible 1-on-1 or live online formats. Completing this course empowers IT professionals to lead secure remote access initiatives, drive digital transformation projects, and advance into senior security and network architecture roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in network administration or security operations.
- Proficiency in TCP/IP protocol suite, including advanced addressing, routing, and subnetting.
- Working knowledge of Ethernet fundamentals, including switching, VLAN configuration, and MAC addressing.
- Familiarity with network security protocols, specifically 802.1X, RADIUS, SSL/TLS, and certificate-based authentication.
- Experience with remote access technologies, VPN tunneling, and firewall policy management.
- Access to a workstation with a modern, HTML5-compliant web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) for management console access and lab environment compatibility.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Network Security Engineer
- VPN Solutions Administrator
- Zero Trust Access Consultant
- Remote Access Specialist
- Secure Access Implementation Engineer
- Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) Administration and Configuration Expert
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