Next cohort starts October 12th

Stop Reading Theory.
Start Managing Systems.

A rigorous, hands-on systems administration program built for the realities of modern IT. No filler. Just the networks, servers, and security protocols companies actually run.

12-week intensive Live virtual labs
480+
Graduates Working
120
Hands-On Labs
85%
Practical Assessment
3
Core Certifications

The Training Pipeline

We don't teach you how to pass a multiple-choice test. We teach you how to keep a company's infrastructure running when things go wrong.

Assess & Architecture

Understand the physical and logical layout of enterprise networks. You'll map subnets, design VLANs, and identify single points of failure before you touch a single router.

Deploy & Configure

Spin up Linux and Windows servers from bare metal to production-ready. We cover Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and automated provisioning using actual industry tools.

Secure & Harden

Lock down the environment. You will implement firewalls, configure VPN tunnels, manage certificates, and run vulnerability scans against your own setups.

Monitor & Recover

Set up alerting before the crash happens. When we intentionally break your servers in week 10, you'll rely on your backups and disaster recovery plans to restore service.

The Difference is Execution

Theory is fine for exams. Muscle memory is what gets you hired.

Traditional Cert Prep

  • Memorizing port numbers from a textbook.
  • Watching videos of someone else configuring a server.
  • Multiple-choice questions that don't reflect real outages.
  • Graduating without ever touching a live production environment.

NetAdmin Edge Approach

  • Opening the ports yourself to make the application work.
  • Building the server, breaking it, and rebuilding it faster.
  • Troubleshooting obscure DNS issues in a live lab.
  • Graduating with a portfolio of actual infrastructure you built.

Results in the Field

Hired in 3 Weeks

"I spent six months studying for certs and failing interviews because I lacked experience. The labs here gave me exactly what I needed to talk through a real Active Directory migration. Got the Junior SysAdmin role three weeks after finishing."

James T.
Systems Administrator, Logistics Firm
Zero to Tier 2

"Honestly? It was brutal. The disaster recovery week almost broke me. But when our actual office network went down last month, I knew exactly which switch configuration to check. Skipped Tier 1 helpdesk entirely."

Sarah Jenkins
Network Technician, Healthcare Provider
Team Upskilled

"We sent three of our junior techs through the program. The difference in their troubleshooting methodology is night and day. They don't just escalate tickets anymore — they actually dig into the logs and find the root cause."

Marcus V.
IT Director, Regional Bank

Common Questions

Straight answers about the program, the commitment, and what you'll actually learn.

Do I need prior IT experience?
Basic computer literacy is required, but you don't need professional IT experience. We start with networking fundamentals. That said, the pace is fast. If you've never opened a command prompt, expect to spend extra hours in the first two weeks catching up.
Are the labs simulated or real?
Real. You get dedicated cloud instances. If you misconfigure the firewall, you will lock yourself out of your own server. You'll have to use the console access to fix it, just like in a real datacenter.
Does this prepare me for certifications?
Yes, the curriculum maps to major industry certs (Network+, Security+, Linux+). But our primary goal is making you competent on the job. The certs are just a byproduct of knowing how to actually do the work.
What is the time commitment?
Roughly 15-20 hours per week. Two live evening sessions, plus lab work on your own schedule. It's designed for people who are currently working full-time.
Upcoming Event

Info Session: The Modern SysAdmin

Join our lead instructor for a 45-minute breakdown of the curriculum, a live lab demonstration, and Q&A.

Next Thursday
18:00 GMT
Virtual Event
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