In this seminar you find out what retraining as an IT specialist in systems integration involves. It is aimed at career changers who want to look after IT infrastructure. You learn the typical entry requirements, work with networks, servers and virtualisation, and understand how the final exam before the competent body is structured. The seminar is not a retraining programme and does not replace one. You clarify funding options with your funding body, and we discuss details when you enquire.
What you’ll take away.
- Place the entry routes and framework conditions of retraining in systems integration
- Plan a small network with IP addressing, subnets and routing
- Set up Windows and Linux servers with users, permissions and services
- Create virtual machines and describe the basics of backup and monitoring
- Understand the exam route with part 1, part 2 and the project with documentation
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Career changers, jobseekers and returners considering or preparing retraining as an IT specialist in systems integration.
- Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites. Confident PC use is helpful. Entry rules of a given retraining programme may differ.
- Format & planning
- Suggested format: 3 days live online or on site, split into modules. Scope depends on prior knowledge.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
Entry and framework of retraining, tasks of the competent body and structure of the IT specialist regulation.
Networking practice with the OSI and TCP/IP models, IPv4 subnets, switch, router, VLAN and packet tracing.
Windows Server with Active Directory, Group Policy, file shares and permissions.
Linux basics with the shell, package management, user permissions, SSH and system services.
Virtualisation, backup strategies, monitoring and IT security basics such as firewalls and hardening.
Exam route with part 1, part 2, the company project, documentation and professional discussion.
Suggested exercise: In a virtual environment you set up two subnets with a router, a Linux file server and a Windows client, and document the configuration with a network diagram.
Exams, licences & credentials
The vocational qualification IT specialist in systems integration is earned in an exam before the competent body, usually the IHK. This seminar does not award it. Cost coverage, for example through a training voucher, is decided by your funding body and is only assured if the offer confirms it.
Vendor references & review date
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, duration, dates, trainer and price are agreed before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What does an IT specialist in systems integration do day to day?
Typical tasks include planning and setting up workstations, servers and networks, managing user accounts, updates and backups, and troubleshooting. Documentation and coordination with users come on top. How strongly cloud, security or support feature depends on the employer and the size of the team.
Do I need programming skills for systems integration?
Not deep ones, but scripting helps a lot. With PowerShell or Bash you automate recurring tasks such as creating users or running backups. Classic software development is not the focus of this specialism. In the seminar you see short scripts as examples, and no prior experience is required.
What happens after retraining as an IT specialist in systems integration?
After passing the exam you hold a recognised vocational qualification and can apply for jobs in IT operations, administration or support. A job is not guaranteed by this, and we do not promise one. Practical experience, a project portfolio and further knowledge in cloud or security improve your chances.
Does Retraining in systems integration include a certificate?
The vocational qualification IT specialist in systems integration is earned in an exam before the competent body, usually the IHK. This seminar does not award it. Cost coverage, for example through a training voucher, is decided by your funding body and is only assured if the offer confirms it.