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The Skill Tree

Every node is a basecamp. Clear all three sublevels of a rank to unlock the next one.

Rank E — Technician

The new hire at the help desk

LearnerFirst day on the job — terminology, tickets, hardware.Available
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PractitionerYou can resolve most Tier 1 tickets without help.Locked
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MasterSenior Tier 1 — you train the new hires.Locked

Rank D — System Owner

You own systems end-to-end, not just tickets

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LearnerNetwork and security vocabulary become second nature.Locked
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PractitionerYou run M365 tenants and configure RMM policy.Locked
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MasterYou can stand up a new client from scratch.Locked

Rank C — Consultant

You design, not just operate

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LearnerCloud, virtualization, and routing become real.Locked
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PractitionerYou scope and deliver real projects.Locked
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MasterYou lead small projects and mentor admins.Locked

Rank B — Architect

You design the systems others operate

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LearnerThreat detection, IaC, and cloud architecture click.Locked
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PractitionerYou design landing zones and security architectures.Locked
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MasterYou can architect a client end-to-end and defend the design.Locked

Rank A — Executive

Strategy, governance, people, and the long arc

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LearnerThe senior-thinking pattern.Locked
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PractitionerYou run programs across domains.Locked
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MasterYou shape strategy, culture, and outcomes.Locked