Do you simply enjoy working with computers and technology? Are you primarily interested in administrative tasks such as monitoring and maintaining IT systems? Whether in the area of cloud or server administration, all-round work or specialization in a specific operating system – your entry and career opportunities as an IT administrator are diverse. In our courses and certifications, we equip you with relevant practical knowledge and demonstrable product and technology expertise for your job role in IT administration or support.

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IT training for beginners and professionals

The area of responsibility as an IT administrator is very extensive and varied. There are numerous opportunities to develop and specialize after starting out in the profession and to follow your very own path to success. By the way: This is also possible as part of a retraining course and up to 100 percent subsidized – e.g. with a training voucher.

To help you find the right qualification for you, we have assigned our courses and certifications to the following three competence levels:

• Beginners: 0-2 years of professional experience
• Advanced: 2-5 years of professional experience
• Expert:inside: min. 5 years of professional experience

Courses for beginners

A degree is not necessarily decisive for entry into IT professions. Entry into the IT sector can also be successful with targeted further training and recognized certificates as door openers.

These courses are suitable for all beginners for whom IT should no longer be a “closed book”. With expandable basics and job-relevant practical knowledge, your start in the complex world of IT topics is made easier. These courses are also suitable for people returning to work with relevant experience who want to refresh their existing IT skills.

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Courses for advanced learners

The IT sector is becoming increasingly fast-moving, with developments becoming ever more rapid. Constantly new software products, virtualization, permanent updates, increasing security and data protection requirements – all this makes it difficult for even the most advanced IT professional to stay up to date in business. Regular further training based on a solid foundation is therefore a must.

In these courses, we show you how to quickly understand new technologies and efficiently integrate them into your existing skills profile. Hands-on and practice-oriented – exactly what the job market demands.

Courses for experts

As an expert-level IT specialist, you already have extensive specialist know-how and a deep technical understanding. You are also no stranger to the availability and performance of tools and systems, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Sometimes all that is missing is the right course or a corresponding certificate to advance professionally in the company.

In our professional development courses, you will acquire certificates of competence in in-demand manufacturing technologies, which will not only give you an advantage on the job market, but also have a positive impact on your salary and promotion prospects.

IT certifications and further training at GFN

Digital change, new technologies and business models – the IT labor market has been growing continuously for years. However, German companies lack specialists with practical experience – according to the digital association Bitkom, there is currently a need for 149,000 IT specialists. This applies to large companies in the sector as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. IT administrators in particular are in demand. The job opportunities are correspondingly good, even for newcomers or career changers. However, demonstrable role-specific skills are a prerequisite.

GFN offers a wide range of training courses for on-premise server and cloud administration. If you have no previous experience in IT administration or want to start a new career path, it can be difficult to decide on the right course. Here you will find some information that will help you find the right training for you and establish yourself as an IT expert.

Further training in the area of on-premises or cloud?

First think about which systems you want to support in administration: on-premises servers or cloud computing. This has an impact on your further training opportunities.

On-Premises (short: On-Prem) comes from the English and means something like “on site”. With on-prem solutions, the required software is installed on servers in your own company, to which you as the administrator have direct physical access. You are therefore responsible for running the software on your own hardware. The advantage: You have full control over your own data.

With cloud solutions , on the other hand, either an infrastructure, a platform for operating a specific software or the software itself is rented. The cloud provider takes on many tasks, for example in the areas of cyber security, data backup and maintenance. The advantages: The latest technology and lower costs by saving resources, as well as greater flexibility and productivity.

While traditional on-premise solutions are still widespread and form a large market for specialists, the popularity of cloud services is now growing rapidly – and is creating many new job profiles and jobs every day.

Choice of certification: Microsoft, Linux or CompTIA?

You may still be undecided as to which qualification is right for you. Basically, there is no right or wrong here. Administrators for both Microsoft systems and Linux are sought after on the job market. At GFN, we offer both Microsoft certifications and Linux certifications.

Both systems have been established for many decades and differ significantly from each other. Linux is a popular system because it is free and open source and allows for more customization. But also Microsoft systems are used in almost every company, both on the server and on the user side. Experienced administrators are often familiar with both systems.

Technical and problem-solving skills can be demonstrated with CompTIA certifications. The certification is manufacturer-independent and enjoys a high level of recognition in the areas of IT support and consulting.

Our tip: The retraining course to become an IT specialist, which prepares you for the recognized IHK vocational qualification over a period of around two years, offers a sound introduction to IT. You will receive very practical training and acquire a broad range of specialist knowledge. This will allow you to work in many areas of IT later on and specialize further and further.

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¹ If you fail the exam, you can repeat your training (with the exception of SAP® certification) free of charge until you successfully complete it – without another training voucher. The success guarantee only applies to the next possible course offered by GFN. Any examination fees, system/software fees or individual support services provided by the cost bearer, e.g. ALG I/citizen’s allowance, are not covered.

² With us, you can be sure of job opportunities far above the market average: over 95 percent of our graduates start their careers after completing their sponsored GFN training.