Systems Administrator Career Programme UK – Azure, Linux & Exams

Systems Administrator Career Programme UK

The Systems Administrator Career Programme UK is designed for second-line support staff, junior system administrators, infrastructure technicians and IT professionals who want to move into broader Microsoft, Linux and identity administration roles.

The pathway combines Azure administration, Linux administration and Microsoft identity with practical supporting skills across Active Directory, PowerShell, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Intune and networking.

Your 3-Exam Certification Route

1. Microsoft Azure Administrator – AZ-104
2. CompTIA Linux+ – XK0-006
3. Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator – SC-300

3 Official Exam Vouchers Included

• Microsoft AZ-104 exam voucher
• CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 exam voucher
• Microsoft SC-300 exam voucher

The current £2,295 programme includes all three official exam vouchers listed above.

What You Will Learn

Microsoft & Windows Administration

• Active Directory users, groups and Group Policy concepts
• Windows Server administration and troubleshooting
• Microsoft 365 administration awareness
• Microsoft Intune and endpoint-management concepts
• PowerShell for administration and automation

Azure Administration

• Azure identities and governance
• Storage, compute and virtual machines
• Virtual networking and connectivity
• Monitoring and administration concepts
• Hybrid infrastructure awareness

Linux Administration

• Linux command-line skills
• Users, groups and permissions
• Processes, services and packages
• Networking and server administration
• Security and troubleshooting concepts

Identity & Access

• Microsoft Entra identity concepts
• Authentication and access controls
• Identity governance and administration
• Supporting secure access across cloud environments

Who Is This Systems Administrator Programme For?

This route suits learners who already have some IT support or infrastructure experience and want to develop a broader administration skill set across Windows, Azure and Linux. It can also suit ambitious junior technicians who want a structured route beyond first-line support.

Target Roles

• Systems Administrator
• Infrastructure Support Engineer
• Azure Administrator
• Microsoft 365 Administrator
• Second-Line Support Engineer
• Junior Infrastructure Engineer

Current Certification Focus

The route is deliberately centred on AZ-104, Linux+ XK0-006 and SC-300. It does not rely on MS-102 as a core long-term exam because Microsoft has announced the retirement of MS-102 on 30 November 2026.

Why Combine Microsoft and Linux?

Modern infrastructure teams often support mixed environments. Building skills across Microsoft cloud, Linux administration and identity gives learners a broader operational foundation for hybrid systems and infrastructure roles.

Related Progression Routes

Compare the Cloud Engineer Career Programme UK, Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Career Programme and our wider IT Career Programmes UK.

Systems Administrator Career Programme FAQs

How many official exams are included?

Three: AZ-104, Linux+ XK0-006 and SC-300.

Do I need previous IT experience?

Some support or infrastructure experience is helpful because this is a broader administration pathway rather than an entry-level IT fundamentals course.

Does the programme include Linux?

Yes. CompTIA Linux+ and practical Linux administration skills are included.

Does it include Microsoft identity training?

Yes. SC-300 and Microsoft Entra identity and access topics are part of the route.

Enrol on the Systems Administrator Career Programme UK

The current programme price is £2,295. Contact LearnIT AchieveIT for current enrolment and access information.