- IT Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud
- Networking
- hardware
- Technical Support
- IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Troubleshooting
- IT Career
- Software Development Process
- database management
- Software Application Development
Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals Specialization
Kickstart a new IT and Cloud Career . Master hardware, operating systems, programming, database, networking, storage, cybersecurity, and Cloud computing essentials.
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What you will learn
Operating systems history, installation, configuration, and hardware connectors and peripheral identification and troubleshooting techniques.
Software management, cloud computing characteristics, benefits and trends, web browser essentials, software development basics, and database basics.
Commonly used storage and network types, common security risks, and secure browsing practices.
Application of technical and troubleshooting skills for an IT customer support role.
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
These course assignments are designed for beginners and provide you with core skills from each course.
You will use interactive activities and reference materials to identify computer hardware, connectors, and peripherals and to recall steps related to work station setup, operating system installation, and configuration of frequently adjusted operating system settings. In hands-on labs, you’ll use Python to acquire real-world, in-demand, fundamental programming skills and learn how to perform basic database operations using MySQL. In additional online labs, you’ll use the IBM Cloud platform and other interactive techniques towith user-facing software, back-end applications, introductory networking concepts, security practices, and cloud computing types and services.
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Hands-on Project
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Earn a Certificate
When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

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