Your Course

The Infrastructure Basics course is your gateway to understanding the foundational elements of modern IT systems. Over 14 weeks, you'll explore networks, cloud infrastructure, and workplace technologies that form the backbone of today's digital environments. This beginner-friendly course requires no prior experience—just your curiosity about how technology works behind the scenes. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of IT infrastructure.

Key Course Information

• Duration: 14 weeks (March 10 - June 19, 2025)

• Schedule: Twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 18:30-20:30)

• Format: Online with optional on-site activities

• Time commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week (including sessions and independent work)

• Learning approach: Combination of taught concepts and weekly homework assignments

Course Structure

This course follows a structured learning approach where you'll explore three major infrastructure domains:

1. Network Fundamentals - Learn how networks operate, understand IP addressing, DNS, and routing

2. Cloud Infrastructure - Explore data centers, virtualization, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

3. Workplace Fundamentals - Master modern Windows workplace setup, Azure AD, and Office 365

The Teachers will share the material with you each week.

Weekly Structure

Each week consists of two key session types:

Tuesday - Session (18:30-20:30)

• Review of homework from the previous week

• Discussion of challenges and infrastructure concepts

• Introduction to new technologies through examples and demonstrations

Thursday - Session (18:30-20:30)

• Explore new infrastructure components through theory and practice

• Participate in guided exercises and lab simulations

• Receive homework assignments to reinforce your learning

Between sessions: You'll work independently on weekly homework, spending approximately 10-12 hours per week on practical exercises and self-study.

On-site Activities

Depending on your location, you'll have different opportunities to participate in on-site activities:

Berlin students

We offer four on-site community events for the Berlin students throughout the semester. You can find more information in Slack.

NRW students

For students in NRW, we offer four on-site community events throughout the semester. The Demo Day will be on-site in Düsseldorf.

Hamburg Students

We offer several optional on-site activities in Hamburg. You can find more information in Slack.

What You'll Achieve

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand how networks operate, from cables to routing

• Configure IP addresses and implement basic network security

• Grasp cloud infrastructure concepts and service models

• Set up and manage modern Windows workplaces

• Work with Azure AD and Office 365 environments

• Complete practical infrastructure projects for your portfolio

Graduation Requirements

To successfully graduate from the course, you'll need to:

• Attend at least 80% of the sessions (we have a camera-on policy)

• Complete and submit at least 80% of weekly homework assignments

• Attend 2 Career Events, complete 1 eLearning career course

Are you ready to discover how the digital world is built from the ground up? Let's explore the fascinating foundations of modern IT infrastructure together!