Cert4Tech

Skilled IT Systems Practitioner

Course Lenght: 24 hours (self-paced)

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Build the technical foundation every cybersecurity professional needs — starting from zero.

This course gives complete beginners a solid grounding in computer systems, operating systems, file management, command-line tools, and basic networking. Designed for people with no prior IT experience, it provides the hands-on skills needed to navigate and manage real-world computing environments — a critical first step toward a career in cybersecurity or IT support.

Skills-First Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Audience

  • Complete beginners with no IT or tech background
  • Career changers exploring cybersecurity or IT support roles
  • Aspiring help desk technicians and IT support staff
  • Students preparing for entry-level IT or security roles
  • Anyone looking to build practical computer skills before entering the workforce

Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Identify and describe the core components of a computer system and how they interact
  • Navigate and manage Windows and Linux operating systems with confidence
  • Configure file systems, NTFS permissions, and shared resources
  • Use command-line tools in both Windows and Linux environments
  • Automate routine tasks using task scheduling and scripting basics
  • Perform file recovery and system restore operations
  • Monitor system performance and apply basic optimization techniques
  • Configure basic network settings and troubleshoot common connectivity issues

Course Content

  • Computer hardware components and system architecture
  • Software fundamentals and operating system roles
  • Practical system configuration and real-world hardware scenarios
  • Windows and Linux OS architecture
  • System tools and utilities
  • Navigating and managing operating systems in practice
  • File system fundamentals and NTFS features
  • Configuring NTFS and shared permissions
  • Registry management and disk partitioning
  • Windows CMD and PowerShell basics
  • Linux shell commands and text editing
  • Task scheduling and automation concepts
  • File recovery techniques and system restore points
  • Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
  • Boot troubleshooting and recovery implementation
  • Performance monitoring and optimization tools
  • TCP/IP configuration and basic networking
  • Network troubleshooting methodology and practice

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