Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
Completed by Karen Ibarra Cantu
January 2, 2026
19 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Define operating systems, computer components, programming concepts, databases, and explain the differences between commercial and open software
Summarize the importance of computer networks, including wired and wireless connections; explore network resources and storage types in MS Windows
Describe how to protect against security threats, address public browsing security concerns, and list password management best practices
List the benefits of cloud computing, describe the cloud infrastructure layer, virtual machines, and summarize features of ticketing systems
Skills you will gain
- Category: Project Management
- Category: Computer Hardware
- Category: Network Troubleshooting
- Category: Technical Support and Services
- Category: Cloud Infrastructure
- Category: Information Technology Operations
- Category: Operating Systems
- Category: Database Software
- Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
- Category: Information Technology
- Category: Package and Software Management
- Category: Help Desk Support
