To become a network technician, you need qualifications in computer science or information technology. Depending on your employer, you need an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or certifications in computing and networking to demonstrate your skills and understanding of network systems jobs. Completing an internship may help you find network technician and network operator jobs. When you start out as a network technician, you receive on-the-job training, but having additional education or certifications is helpful to advance your career in the network operations industry.