Infrastructure Basics

What is the course about?

Are you curious about how IT systems work behind the scenes? In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud computing. No prior experience is needed—just your interest in understanding the backbone of modern technology. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to continue learning in fields like cybersecurity, cloud computing, or IT support. Join us and start your journey into the world of tech infrastructure!

Course Details

• Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 18:30 - 20:30

• Time Invest: 15 hours per week

• Timeline: Start Date is 10th of March 2025, End Date is 19 of June 2025 (14-weeks)

• Hybrid: Certain events take place in person in the following locations: NRW, Berlin, Hamburg. More information

Key Aspects of the course

• Blending Theory and Practice:

• Final project: At the end of the course, you’ll tackle a final project. This is where you can apply everything from the course to create an end-to-end project and enhance your portfolio.

• ReDI Style: This course is about active participation. You will be asked to work on weekly milestones independently. You are in charge of your learning journey. If you are open to taking this responsibility and being an active student, this course is for you!

• Community: Our community is here to support you. You can ask questions, share insights, or connect with fellow learners and instructors through our Slack channel.

Content

1. Network Fundamentals (Basics how Network work, Cables, Switches, VLANs, IP Addresses and subnetting, DNS, Routers and Routing, Network Address Translation)

2. Cloud Infrastructure Fundamentals (Data Center Basics, IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) like Compute and Storage, Cloud Architecture and automation, Virtualization Basics)

3. Workplace Fundamentals (Digital modern Workplaces, Windows 10 management, Microsoft Azure and Azure AD, Intune, Autopilot and Office 365)

4. Career Workshops

5. Job Readiness: Soft skills through career trainings geared towards preparing you for job applications & interviews, networking events and job fairs.

A typical week

Tuesday 18:30 - 20:30

Every Tuesday from 18:30 to 20:30, you have an online session in which you discuss your homework and where you will be introduced and practice new concepts.

Thursday 18:30 - 20:30

Every Thursday from 18:30 to 20:30, you have an online session where the volunteer teachers introduce you to new concepts. They will share the weekly homework with you in this session.

Friday - Monday

You work on your weekly homework. That means you will be working hands-on by yourself! If you run into problems, you can contact your class on Slack. You upload your homework before the Monday session.

Onsite Activities - Berlin & NRW

Berlin

If you are located in Berlin and surrounding, we invite you to four on-site community events throughout the semester.

NRW

If you are located in NRW, we invite you to four on-site community events throughout the semester.

Timeline

Month	Topics	Description
January	Open Day Apply	Complete the application form and finish your prework.
February	Student Interviews	Students are interviewed for the course.
March	Kick-Off Course runs	We kick-off the semester.
April	Course runs	You join the sessions and work on your project.
May	Course runs	You join the sessions and work on your project.
June	Course runs Demo Day	The course finishes! Students present their final project.

How to Graduate from the Course?

To graduate and receive the ReDI Certificate, we ask you to:

• Attended 80% of the sessions (We have a camera on policy)
• Submit 80% of homework and a final project

After the course

• You are ready to step up to more advanced Infrastructure topics

• You understand how networks operate, how Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is set up on Clouds (like AWS, Azure, …) and how a modern Windows workplace is set up.

Is this course for me?

• you are interested in learning the basics of IT infrastructure

• you can understand and speak English

• you can commit at least 15 hours a week

• you are eager to work on projects

• you are committed to working in the ReDI style

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How to apply?

1

Join Open Day

Optional for current ReDI students. Join us to find out more about the courses and requirements.

2

Complete Prework

Complete it before the application deadline. Start early! The Prework might take up to 20 hours in total. The deadline is stated in the email with the link to the application form.

3

Hand in Application Form

We ask you for the link to your completed prework in the application form.

4

Interview (24.02 - 28.02)

Depending on your course, you may be interviewed by the teachers.

5

Onboarding (10.03)

Your course starts!

Complete Your Prework

Start applying now by completing the Infrastructure Basics Prework!

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FAQ

Not sure which track you are interested in?

If you don't have any experience with tech, apply to our introduction course: HTML & CSS, Infrastructure Basics, Python Foundations or UX/UI Design Bootcamp. To understand which tech career interests you, check out the following link:

• How to choose a tech career?
• Career Changer Playbook
• Career Tech Guide

Not sure which course level to apply for?

Check out the Prework of the different levels. If you are a little bit challenged but able to complete a Prework, then the level is right for you.

🤖 Unsure about the course?

Try out our AI Chatbot on Open AI (you need a ChatGPT account to access it). Please keep in mind that the Chatbot might make mistakes. You can find all the correct information on the Applicant Hub.

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💬 Still unsure what to do..?

You tried our AI Bot - and it couldn't fully help you ..? In that case, please go through the Applicant Hub thoroughly. The answer is probably in here 🎉. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via email: [e-mail].