Today organizations are either embracing digital technologies to improve their businesses or being disrupted by entrants with such capabilities. Therefore it is important for managers and executives of all organizations to learn about various technologies and apply them in innovative ways. Some of the most important trends in Information Technology are in mobile, cloud, security, and blockchains. This course gives you an overview of the fundamental technical aspects of Information Technology. After taking this course you will be familiar with the basic knowledge of IT/IS solutions needed to help with decision-making in the real world. We will first learn about issues in cloud computing and various realizations of service-oriented computing. We will then discuss the range of mobile technologies available to modern enterprises and how these can be used to create innovative business models. We will look at cybersecurity threats that organizations need to be aware of and learn about the various defense mechanisms available to them. Finally we will talk about the innovation that emerging technologies like Blockchains can bring about. Using this knowledge of various technologies, IT managers can better overcome technical challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, unlock new revenue streams, and implement change in the organization’s Information systems capabilities.
NK
This is one of the best course with highly skilled professor explaining the concepts in layman language.
PK
An absolute perfect course on what it says. IT Infrastructure and Emerging Trends. Great explanations.Thank you!
MC
Excellent course, great content and up to date! 100% Recommended!
MD
I liked the way Somya Sen teaches. He explains the content in a very lucid manner. I would like to request more courses being taught by him.
KH
I really enjoyed this class. I thought the presentation was very easy to follow and the subject matter was interesting.
MH
Thanks a lot Respected Sir Soumya Sen, I've gain good knowledge of IT Infrastructures and Information Technology emerging tools, Thanks Coursera, University of Minnesota and Carlson Business School.
SH
Excellent concepts for beginners. Very clear and understandable resources.
EI
In-depth, well explained, I enjoyed every process and the content. I will recommend the program hundred times....
DD
The instructor Soumya Sen is really good. A great course to learn basics of IT infrastructure. The quizzes and assignment were also well designed.
ML
I totally recommend this course. It has a lot of ideas and knowledge on point
RR
through this course i gained knowledge in block chains and all.
JA
The course itself was very educative......the peer graded assignment portion of the course is however most frustrating and should be scrapped going forward........
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I liked the way Somya Sen teaches. He explains the content in a very lucid manner. I would like to request more courses being taught by him.
The instructor Soumya Sen is really good. A great course to learn basics of IT infrastructure. The quizzes and assignment were also well designed.
I really enjoyed this class. I thought the presentation was very easy to follow and the subject matter was interesting.
A wonderful course. Well framed, well taught and very informative. Teaching skills of the teacher are worth commendable. In a very short span of time advanced knowledge about the technology has been imparted in a very simple way.
Thumbs up.
The instructor has a strong mastery of the subject and was able to simplify very complex content. Awesome
Excellent course, great content and up to date! 100% Recommended!
This course was very helpful for me. especially Blockchain and cybersecurity parts were interesting for me.
This is one of the best course with highly skilled professor explaining the concepts in layman language.
A very comprehensive introductory course. I recommend it to anyone interested in the subject.
Nice Course, which explore us towards new technologies and emerging trends in IT world.
I totally recommend this course. It has a lot of ideas and knowledge on point
It's an excellent course, great learning
Great content and easy to understand !!
Very good course and well presented
This is the great course i have found ever the way the sylabus is Cloud Computing Information Security Communication Devices Lastly BlockChain Technology If we put off everything and focused till we're sure of it, we'll end up with great achievements.... especially thanks to Soumya Sen a good teacher can inspire, ignite the focus and I was stick with everything the way he was explaining, and instill a love of learning
Professor Soumya Sen did a wonderful job presenting this course covering cloud computing, mobile communications, information security, and emerging trends. Although I studied these topics in the past (I am sure to study more in the future), Professor Sen explained these items with crystal clarity.
The course was beneficial. It not only built upon my prior knowledge in IT but also introduced me to new concepts. Although, One thing I'd say is that I recommend that the material to be updated to incorporate the latest trends (as of writing this in August 2025).
I enjoyed the course material, and the presentation of the speaker was well done !! I prefer the small lessons to work with our busy schedules. I can get in and do an hour of material and feel accomplished.
Thank you !!
Thanks a lot Respected Sir Soumya Sen, I've gain good knowledge of IT Infrastructures and Information Technology emerging tools, Thanks Coursera, University of Minnesota and Carlson Business School.
I loved the course so much and i have leant new things from it and i give thanks to all Coursera team and to University of Minnesota.