ServiceDesk & Infrastructure Operations 017-260604-SD1
4 weeks
·Live Course
Your Instructors
Abdul Raouf
Course Overview
The ServiceDesk + Infrastructure Operations program is a six-week, hands-on training course that prepares freshers for entry-level roles supporting enterprise IT environments. The program takes learners from zero background in IT operations to job-ready competence in incident management, infrastructure troubleshooting, and operational automation.
Enterprise IT runs on a layered stack: end-user devices, networks, servers, storage, virtualization, databases, middleware, and cloud, all governed by service management processes and monitored around the clock. Engineers who support that stack need to know how each layer works, how the layers depend on each other, and how to move a ticket from creation to resolution without breaking anything along the way. This program builds that knowledge in the order a working engineer actually needs it.
Week 1 grounds learners in IT infrastructure foundations, the ITIL service lifecycle, and ServiceNow as the ticketing platform that drives daily work. Week 2 covers operating system fundamentals, end-user device and application support, and networking from the OSI model through routing and segmentation. Week 3 moves into server administration on both Windows and Linux, including Active Directory, group policies, user management, and service troubleshooting. Week 4 covers virtualization with VMware, enterprise storage including SAN, NAS, and RAID, backup and disaster recovery, and monitoring and observability. Week 5 introduces Python for infrastructure scripting, database fundamentals with SQL, and middleware concepts. Week 6 closes the program with cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, PowerShell automation, AI-assisted operations tooling, and a capstone enterprise incident simulation.
Each day delivers seven hours of technical instruction: lecture, demonstration, and hands-on lab work. Learners read articles, complete daily assignments, and take weekly quizzes. The capstone in Week 6 requires learners to investigate and resolve a simulated enterprise incident end-to-end, creating the ticket in ServiceNow, analyzing logs and alerts, troubleshooting across OS, network, and server layers, implementing a fix, and automating a basic system check with PowerShell.
By the end of the program, learners can take an incoming ticket, diagnose the issue across the infrastructure stack, resolve or escalate it correctly, document the work, and write small scripts that remove repetitive load from the team. They are ready to step into an L1 Service Desk or junior Infrastructure Operations role and contribute from week one.
What you'll get out of this course
Course Goal: Equip learners with the practical Service Desk and Infrastructure Operations skills needed to support enterprise IT environments, handle incidents end-to-end, and operate across the L1/L2 boundary on day one of the job.
What You'll Learn: Learners will work through enterprise IT infrastructure, ITIL-based service management, ServiceNow ticketing, Windows and Linux administration, networking fundamentals, virtualization and storage, monitoring, scripting with Python and PowerShell, and cloud basics on AWS and Azure.
Skills You'll Build: By the end of the program, learners will confidently triage and resolve incidents in ServiceNow, administer Windows and Linux systems, troubleshoot network connectivity, manage virtual machines and storage, interpret monitoring alerts, and write scripts that automate routine operational tasks.
Tools and Platforms You'll Use: Learners will gain hands-on exposure to ServiceNow, Active Directory, VMware, common monitoring and log analysis tools, Python, PowerShell, and the AWS and Azure consoles, the same stack they will encounter in enterprise support roles.
Operational Readiness: Learners will practice the day-to-day workflows of a Service Desk and Infra Ops engineer: ticket creation and prioritization, SLA and OLA awareness, escalation handling, root cause analysis, and operational documentation.
Real-World Application: Learners will complete a capstone enterprise incident simulation, investigating a realistic outage across OS, network, and server layers, resolving it through ServiceNow, automating a system check, and presenting their troubleshooting approach.
Course content
Syllabus
2 items
Week 1: Foundations of Enterprise IT and Service Management
41 items
Start of Training Survey
1 item
Week 2: Operating Systems, End User Support, and Networking
38 items
Week 3: Windows Server and Linux System Administration
35 items
Mid-Training Survey and Feedback
1 item
Week 4: Infrastructure Operations — Monitoring, Backup, and Disaster Recovery
25 items
Week 5: Python and Infrastructure Fundamentals
25 items
Week 6: Capstone — Enterprise Incident Simulation, with Cloud, PowerShell, and AI
22 items
End of Training Survey
1 item
Your Instructors
Abdul Raouf
I am a Corporate Trainer with extensive knowledge and training expertise in various IT Infrastructure Technologies & related Methodologies. With proven skills in my core competencies, I deliver high quality training programs to overseas as well as domestic clientele.
With 22 Years in the IT Industry, that began in 2004, I have gained great exposure to different IT Infrastructure operations and diverse cultures while working with few of the largest organizations in IT across the world.
Now, as an IT Infrastructure Trainer for the past 16+ Years, I deliver training sessions in IT Infrastructure Technologies for Freshers, Campus Recruits, Experienced as well as Management Professionals.
Sukhvinder Singh
Building Future-Ready Talent Through Practical AI & Cloud Training
Hello,
I’m a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience in training and mentoring across a wide spectrum of technologies. Currently, I serve as a Senior Manager - Mentoring & Technology at Genspark (Pyramid Consulting), GA, USA, where I specialize in shaping future-ready talent in cutting-edge domains like cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and automation.
With certifications in Google Cloud and strong expertise in programming, web technologies, network security, and DevOps, I’ve now expanded my focus to the transformative domain of Generative AI—a field revolutionizing how we build intelligent, creative, and automated solutions.
In this training, we’ll explore the foundations and practical applications of GenAI, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, use cases in automation/testing, and integration with different tools. Whether you're a tester, developer, or aspiring AI enthusiast, you’ll gain the skills needed to leverage GenAI in real-world projects.
Let’s dive in and unlock the potential of Generative AI in software testing and automation. Looking forward to an engaging and insightful learning journey with you all!
Kelley Scharf
Training Operations Manager
I’m the Training Operations Manager at GenSpark, where I coordinate large-scale training initiatives and serve as a liaison between clients, consultants, and internal teams. I manage everything from onboarding and upskilling to consultant performance tracking and client relationship development to ensure our programs deliver impact at every level.
For every cohort, I focus on keeping the program moving forward, from managing logistics and tracking outcomes to supporting trainers and ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed.
Outside of work, I’m usually organizing something in a spreadsheet or spending time with my wife and 6-year-old Siberian Husky, Ace.
Adam Ingram
Director of Technical Training & Development | Building Tomorrow’s Tech Workforce
I’m the Director of Technical Training & Development at GenSpark, where I design and lead large-scale training programs that connect academic learning with real-world industry needs.
I’m passionate about building talent and driving workforce innovation. Over the years, I’ve developed and deployed nationwide programs across technologies like Mainframe, RPG, Oracle EBS, Guidewire, Cybersecurity, and Generative AI.
My focus is on creating immersive “Hire-Train-Deploy” models that help entry- and mid-level professionals accelerate into meaningful roles with top enterprise clients. I combine technical training, leadership development, and hands-on learning design to prepare learners for long-term success in the tech industry.
When I’m not building the next generation of tech talent, you’ll usually find me traveling with my family, exploring the outdoors in our Grand Design Momentum RV, or creating new and engaging educational content.
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