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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION · INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
IT Specialist
This program develops core IT skills across hardware, software, networking, and security domains. Students gain troubleshooting experience and practical knowledge required for day-to-day IT specialist roles. It is tailored for those seeking a well-rounded understanding of IT infrastructure and support. The course is led by seasoned professionals who guide students through practical labs and realistic scenarios.
Intermediate16 weeks64 hoursOn-site
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CONDENSED SYLLABUS
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01Introduction to IT industry2 lessons+
About the role of IT
Career paths and fields within IT
02Basics of Computer Systems4 lessons+
CPU, RAM, Storage, GPU
Peripheral devices and interfaces
Overview of computer hardware
Motherboard and Power Supply
03BIOS, ROM, and CMOS Fundamentals3 lessons+
BIOS settings and basic configurations
Differences between BIOS and UEFI
BIOS, CMOS, ROM and their functions on computers
04Operating Systems (OS)4 lessons+
Windows editions and licensing
Basic file systems (NTFS, FAT32)
Preparing bootable USB device
Types of OS (Windows, Linux, macOS)
05Installing Windows3 lessons+
Post-installation setup and configuration
Installation requirements and methods
Installing Windows 10
06Managing Windows5 lessons+
Windows activation and update
Windows folder structure
User accounts and groups
Windows Registry, Task Scheduler
Overview control panel and settings
07Troubleshooting tools5 lessons+
Hiren's BootCD PE
Event Viewer, Task Manager, Resource Monitor
Windows built-in and third-party optimization tools
System Configuration utility
Analyzing and resolving system issues
08Acronis Backup and Clonezilla4 lessons+
Configuring backup and Restoring data from backups
Overview of Acronis Backup software
Introduction to Clonezilla imaging
Cloning and imaging disks
09Disk Management and RAID3 lessons+
RAID Level Comparison
Hardware and Software RAID
Disk partitions in OS (MBR and GPT)
10End-of-month Practical Exam0 lessons+
Topics announced with the cohort.
11Introduction to Network3 lessons+
Types of networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN)
Networking equipment and devices
Types of network topology
12OSI and TCP/IP models3 lessons+
Overview OSI layers and functions
Overview TCP/IP model
Network protocols and ports
13IP address and subnetting3 lessons+
Overview of IP addresses
IPv4 addressing basics and classes
Subnetting techniques and calculations
14Switch and Router configuration2 lessons+
Managing ports and VLANs on switch and router
Basics of switch and router functionality
15Wireless Networking2 lessons+
Wi-Fi standards and configurations
Access points, SSID, and encryption
16Firewall and VPN client3 lessons+
Overview Network Firewalls
Overview VPNs and client setup
Configuring firewall in Windows 10
17End-of-month Practical Exam0 lessons+
Topics announced with the cohort.
18Introduction to Virtualization3 lessons+
Types of virtualizations
Virtual machine, Virtual network, Snapshot
Installing and Managing VMware Workstation
19Active Directory Basics4 lessons+
Organizational Units, Groups, and Users
RSAT
Basics Group Policy
Install Active Directory (AD) and DNS
20DHCP Server2 lessons+
Configuring DHCP scopes and leases
DHCP fundamentals and role in networks
21File Server2 lessons+
File and Folder sharing and permissions
Setting up and configuring file server
22Printer and Mail configuration4 lessons+
Email configuration (SMTP, IMAP, POP3)
Troubleshooting printing and email issues
Installing and configuring usb and network printers
Backup, Restore and Archive mails in Outlook
23IT security fundamentals3 lessons+
Security policies and best practices
Basic concepts of IT security
Common threats (malware, phishing)
24End-of-month Practical Exam0 lessons+
Topics announced with the cohort.
25What is Linux? Basic system management4 lessons+
Linux Distributions
OS Differences
Installing Linux
Introduction to Linux
26Command line skills4 lessons+
Basic shell
Variables and aliases
Man, and help
Command line Syntax
27Navigating the file systems. Working with files and folders6 lessons+
Managing files and directories
Using symbolic links. Soft and hard links
Working with Archives and Compressed Files
File Creation and Management
Piping and Redirection
Wildcards and Case Sensitivity
28Working with Text files4 lessons+
Using vi and vim
Using grep
I/O Redirection
Using other tools
29User Account and Groups management5 lessons+
Understanding Groups
Working as root
Account security
Understanding User Accounts
Creating, modifying and deleting accounts
30File ownership and permissions2 lessons+
Managing file ownership
Managing Basic Permissions
31Networking Basics5 lessons+
Using nmtui and nmcli
Managing Network Addresses
Connecting to a Network
Network protocols
Networking fundamentals
32End-of-month Practical Exam0 lessons+
Topics announced with the cohort.
33Final Practical Exam0 lessons+
Topics announced with the cohort.
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR TEAM
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Amid Hasanov
Information Technology SpecialistAlat Free Economic Zone AuthorityZeynal Khidirov
Lead IT System AdministratorUnibank OJSCNemat Eyvazli
Senior System EngineerAzercosmos“The program helped me connect individual skills into the way real teams design, build and deliver software.”
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