Job-Ready Network & Windows Data Centre Engineer +AI

Programme Overview

What you will study

1. Networking Fundamentals
2. IPv4 and IPv6
3. Subnetting
4. Cisco Switching
5. VLANs and Trunking
6. Routing
7. Network Troubleshooting
8. Windows Server Administration
9. Active Directory Domain Services
10. DNS
11. DHCP
12. Group Policy
13. File and Storage Services
14. Hyper-V Virtualization
15. Network Security
16. Windows Server Security
17. Data Centre Fundamentals
18. Virtualization
19. Backup and Recovery
20. Hybrid Infrastructure
21. AI-Assisted Infrastructure Troubleshooting
22. Practical Data Centre Projects

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• DNS Manager
• DHCP Manager
• Group Policy Management
• Hyper-V
• PowerShell
• Server Manager
• Cisco Packet Tracer
• Cisco IOS
• Cisco Routers
• Cisco Switches
• Wireshark
• Windows Admin Center
• Network monitoring tools

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

1. Configure enterprise networks
2. Manage switching and routing
3. Administer Windows Server
4. Create and manage Active Directory
5. Configure DNS
6. Configure DHCP
7. Manage Group Policy
8. Configure virtualization
9. Manage server storage
10. Apply infrastructure security
11. Troubleshoot server and network issues
12. Support data centre environments
13. Understand hybrid infrastructure
14. Use AI-assisted troubleshooting methods
15. Complete real-world infrastructure projects

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

• 100% practical-focused delivery
• Real networking equipment
• Cisco switch configuration
• Cisco router configuration
• Windows Server lab environments
• Active Directory labs
• DNS labs
• DHCP labs
• Group Policy labs
• File server administration
• Hyper-V labs
• Network security configuration
• Server hardening
• Backup and recovery
• Infrastructure troubleshooting
• Data centre style implementation scenarios
• Final practical projects

Certification / Exam Support

Certification pathway

• Certification roadmap guidance
• Practical infrastructure portfolio support
• Microsoft, Cisco and infrastructure pathway guidance where applicable

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

• Data Centre Engineer
• Network Engineer
• Windows Server Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Infrastructure Engineer
• NOC Engineer
• Network & Systems Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer
• Data Centre Support Technician
• Junior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• IT Administrator
• Infrastructure Support Engineer

Job-Ready Career Support

Sri Lankan & Overseas Job Search Support

• Practical job-focused technical training
• Additional skills development where required
• Practical assignments
• Real-world projects
• CV preparation support
• LinkedIn profile guidance
• Interview preparation
• Technical interview preparation
• Career-path guidance
• Certification roadmap guidance
• Practical portfolio development
• Job-readiness assessment
• Sri Lankan job-search guidance
• Overseas job-search guidance
• NextGen Campus academic and career support

Career guidance, CV support, interview preparation and job-search assistance are provided. Employment opportunities are subject to employer requirements, candidate qualifications and individual performance.

Recommended Next Course / Progression

Continue your pathway

• Diploma in Network Engineering with Security +AI
• Job-Ready Cisco CCNA Professional +AI
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Programme
• Cloud infrastructure pathway

Admission Requirements

Before you start

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic English reading ability for technical terms
• Laptop or desktop suitable for practical labs
• Stable internet connection for online sessions
• Interest in IT, cloud, networking or infrastructure
• Prior professional certification is not mandatory
• Basic IT knowledge is an advantage
• Commitment to complete practical activities
• Willingness to complete assignments and projects
• Willingness to follow lab safety, security and acceptable-use guidelines