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IT Support & System Administration Fundamentals

Build practical helpdesk, desktop support and entry-level system administration skills.

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₹14,999 Indicative fee — update before production launch

Duration8 Weeks
FormatOnline / Classroom
LevelBeginner
ScheduleWeekday / Weekend batches
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Course overview

A practical starting point for students and career switchers who want to work in IT support or system administration. Learn computer hardware, operating systems, user support, networking basics, permissions, remote support, troubleshooting, documentation and day-to-day IT operations.

What you will be able to do

Troubleshoot common desktop and network issues
Manage local users, permissions and software
Use Windows and Linux administration tools
Document incidents and support actions
Support a small-office IT environment

Curriculum

IT Support Foundations1 Week
Computer hardware and peripherals
Operating-system basics
Support workflow and ticket handling
Windows & Linux Essentials2 Weeks
Users, files and permissions
Software installation and updates
Command-line essentials
Networking for Support2 Weeks
IP addressing and DNS
Wi-Fi and LAN troubleshooting
Ping, ipconfig/ifconfig and traceroute
User & Device Administration1 Week
User accounts and access
Printers and shared resources
Remote support tools
Troubleshooting & Capstone2 Weeks
Structured fault diagnosis
Documentation and escalation
Small-office IT support capstone

Projects you can build

Small Office IT Setup

Configure users, shared folders, printers, network settings and support documentation for a small office.

Helpdesk Troubleshooting Lab

Resolve a set of realistic hardware, OS, login and connectivity incidents.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior server administration experience?

No. Courses marked Beginner start with core concepts and guided labs. Intermediate courses assume basic operating-system and networking familiarity.

Are the courses practical?

Yes. Each course includes guided labs, troubleshooting exercises and a final infrastructure or administration project.

Can these courses help with system administrator roles?

They are designed to build practical skills used in helpdesk, system administration, server support, infrastructure operations and junior cloud operations roles.

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