Curriculum Built on Production Experience

Each course reflects challenges our instructors encounter managing real infrastructure. We prioritize skills that distinguish competent administrators from exceptional ones: systematic troubleshooting, security awareness, performance optimization, and automation discipline.

Training includes lifetime access to lab environments, course materials, and instructor office hours for alumni. You remain connected to a community of infrastructure professionals beyond graduation.

Linux System Administration Fundamentals

£795.00
Linux terminal and command line interface
8 weeks Foundation Evening sessions

Establish a solid foundation in Linux server management. Master the command line, understand filesystem hierarchy, manage users and permissions, control processes, and monitor system health.

What You Will Learn

  • Shell navigation and command-line efficiency
  • Package management and software installation
  • User account management and access control
  • Service management with systemd
  • Log analysis and system troubleshooting
  • Basic networking and firewall configuration
  • Backup strategies and disaster recovery
  • Shell scripting for automation tasks

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy. No prior Linux experience required.

Network Infrastructure & Security

£1,145.00
Network infrastructure cabling and switches
10 weeks Intermediate Weekend intensive

Design, implement, and secure enterprise networks. Understand routing protocols, switching concepts, VPN technologies, and network security measures that protect organizational infrastructure.

What You Will Learn

  • TCP/IP protocol suite and network architecture
  • Router configuration and dynamic routing protocols
  • VLAN implementation and network segmentation
  • Firewall rule creation and policy enforcement
  • VPN setup for secure remote access
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Network monitoring and traffic analysis
  • Wireless network security best practices

Prerequisites

Basic networking knowledge and Linux familiarity recommended.

Cloud Infrastructure Management

£1,485.00
Cloud computing visualization and infrastructure
12 weeks Intermediate Mixed schedule

Deploy and manage scalable infrastructure across major cloud platforms. Learn Infrastructure as Code principles, cost optimization strategies, and high-availability design patterns.

What You Will Learn

  • AWS and Azure core services comparison
  • Virtual machine deployment and management
  • Cloud storage solutions and data management
  • Load balancing and auto-scaling configuration
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • Container orchestration with Kubernetes
  • Cloud cost monitoring and optimization
  • Disaster recovery and backup strategies

Prerequisites

Linux administration experience and understanding of networking concepts.

DevOps & Automation Tools

£1,295.00
DevOps engineer working on automation scripts
10 weeks Advanced Evening sessions

Implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Master configuration management, containerization, and infrastructure automation tools that enable rapid, reliable software delivery.

What You Will Learn

  • Git workflow strategies for infrastructure code
  • CI/CD pipeline design with Jenkins and GitLab
  • Configuration management with Ansible
  • Docker containerization and image optimization
  • Container orchestration with Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure provisioning with Terraform
  • Monitoring and logging with Prometheus and Grafana
  • Secrets management and security automation

Prerequisites

Strong Linux skills and familiarity with at least one scripting language.

Database Administration & Optimization

£985.00
Database servers and storage systems
9 weeks Intermediate Weekend intensive

Administer relational and NoSQL databases in production environments. Learn performance tuning techniques, backup strategies, replication configuration, and high-availability architectures.

What You Will Learn

  • MySQL and PostgreSQL installation and configuration
  • Query optimization and indexing strategies
  • Backup and recovery procedures
  • Replication setup for high availability
  • Performance monitoring and tuning
  • MongoDB deployment and management
  • Database security and access control
  • Migration strategies and data consistency

Prerequisites

Basic SQL knowledge and Linux administration experience.

Advanced Security & Compliance

£1,685.00
Security operations center and monitoring systems
11 weeks Advanced Mixed schedule

Implement comprehensive security frameworks for enterprise infrastructure. Understand vulnerability assessment, incident response procedures, and compliance requirements for regulated industries.

What You Will Learn

  • Security assessment and vulnerability scanning
  • Penetration testing fundamentals and methodology
  • Incident response planning and execution
  • Security information and event management
  • Compliance frameworks including GDPR and ISO 27001
  • Encryption implementation and key management
  • Security automation and orchestration
  • Forensic analysis and evidence preservation

Prerequisites

Extensive Linux and network administration experience required.

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