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 (these can be found in the ‘Useful Information’ 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 before 14 May

2. Passive stage

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

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions at their local college, training provider centre or work place, or, take part in an online competition

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

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

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

Useful resources

Contact details

toby.bell@northumberland.ac.uk

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