CourseraSystem Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
This course will transition you from working on a single computer to an entire fleet.
System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in System Administration. It is structured in 6 modules, over 23h 57m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 26.5K ratings on Coursera.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 23h 57m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (26.5K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 23h 57m.
Module 1 · What is System Administration?
Module 2 · Network and Infrastructure Services
Module 3 · Software and Platform Services
Module 4 · Directory Services
Module 5 · Data Recovery & Backups
Module 6 · Final Project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 26.5K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services cost?
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Does System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services take?
Coursera lists it at 23h 57m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with What is System Administration? and going on to Network and Infrastructure Services, Software and Platform Services, Directory Services, Data Recovery & Backups, among others. The full outline is on this page.