If you’re ready to enter the world of Information Technology (IT), you need job-ready skills. This course provides the core hardware and operating system knowledge needed by anyone new to IT and computer hardware who wants to start a new career in technology, including IT Support, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Software Development.
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Basic computer literacy
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Demonstrate an understanding of operating system fundamentals.
Recognize desktop and laptop hardware components and devices.
Identify and describe internal desktop and laptop computer components, interfaces, and peripherals.
Explain basic workstation setup, locate operating system settings, and identify good troubleshooting practices.
Skills you will gain
- Technical Support
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Troubleshooting
- IT Career
Basic computer literacy
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction to Computing Fundamentals
Computing Devices and Peripherals
Interfaces and Connectors
Internal Computer Components
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