Network Systems Administrator Competition

Overview

The competition focuses on all the essential requirements for a successful career as a Network Systems Administrator in a Microsoft Server Environment.

The competition will challenge competitors to test their skills in configuring and administering a Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 based network.

The skills you need to demonstrate

IT skills
Customer service skills
Time management
Creativity
Problem solving
Workflow management
Data analysis
Planning and organising

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition.
There is no limit to the number of competitors permitted to enter this competition per organisation.
Competitors must be familiar with the core competencies (can be found in the Technical Handbook in the “Useful Resources” section below) and must not have more than 2 years’ industry experience.

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 28 February – 1 April 2022

2. Passive stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

This competition is not holding a national final.

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle

Useful resources

Contact details

tbell@worldskillsuk.org

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