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Junior Infrastructure Engineer

For beginners preparing for their first technical IT role.

Career and certification direction

IT support and junior infrastructure roles; requirements vary by employer.

This training develops skills; it does not guarantee employment or award a vendor certification. Ask Crossworld which current certification exams align with the programme, how exam preparation is provided and whether any exam fees are included.

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Course overview

A training pathway for people starting a technical career in IT.

The programme includes practical equipment experience, tutor and mentor support, and career preparation.

Who this course is for

For people starting a technical career in IT. The published programme does not require previous IT work experience; curiosity, professionalism and a willingness to help others are emphasized.

What you will learn

  • Build foundational A+ and networking knowledge for an entry-level IT pathway.
  • Work with Windows 10 client operating-system concepts and support tasks.
  • Study Active Directory and Windows Server 2016 / 2019 foundations.
  • Understand endpoint tasks with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and introductory PowerShell automation.
  • Prepare for professional exams, résumé development, job search and technical and non-technical interviews.

Course curriculum: Junior Infrastructure Engineer

This structure is based on the original Junior Infrastructure Engineer course breakdown. Listed study durations are shown where the original page specified them; career-preparation activities had no separate duration.

Phase 1: IT and A+ Foundations

Build foundational computer knowledge for an entry-level IT role.

  • A+ foundations - 4 weeks
  • Build familiarity with common computer components, operating systems and support terminology
  • Connect foundation knowledge to practical IT support scenarios

Phase 2: Networking and Windows Client

Develop core network knowledge and learn the Windows client platform used in workplace support.

  • Networking - 4 weeks
  • Client operating system: Windows 10 - 2 weeks
  • Relate client operating-system and network concepts to common support tasks

Phase 3: Active Directory and Windows Server

Study directory services and server operating systems used in organizational infrastructure.

  • Active Directory (AD) - 3 weeks
  • Server operating system: Windows Server 2016 / 2019 - 3 weeks
  • Understand the role of directory and server technologies in an IT environment

Phase 4: Endpoint Configuration and Automation

Explore endpoint management and introductory scripting for infrastructure support.

  • Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager - 3 weeks
  • Automation using PowerShell scripting - 2 weeks
  • Relate endpoint-management and scripting concepts to repeatable support work

Phase 5: Professional Exam and Career Preparation

Prepare for professional exams and organize the transition into an IT career.

  • Professional exam preparation - 1 week
  • Build a professional résumé - 2 weeks
  • Start a job search
  • Prepare for technical and non-technical mock interviews
  • Use tutor, mentor and recruitment-consultant support during study and career preparation

Entry requirements

No prior IT work experience is required. An interest in technical work, professionalism and a willingness to help others are central to the published programme.

Learning support

Tutors, mentors and recruitment consultants support your studies and career preparation. Ask the course team about the current teaching schedule, lab access and any assessment or certification arrangements before you enroll.

Questions before you apply?

Ask about prerequisites, lab access or course availability with a short enquiry. You can complete full registration when you are ready for an available intake.

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