Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
Completed by Laura Christensen
March 9, 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: Operating Systems
- Category: Database Software
- Category: Cyber Attacks
- Category: Data Storage
- Category: Help Desk Support
- Category: Cloud Computing
- Category: Peripheral Devices
- Category: Software Installation
- Category: Computer Hardware
- Category: Network Troubleshooting
- Category: Cloud Infrastructure
- Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
