University of California, Irvine
Introduction to Computer Information Systems Specialization
University of California, Irvine

Introduction to Computer Information Systems Specialization

Launch Your Career in Computers. Learn basic computer skills and how to apply them in real world situations.

Tim Carrington

Instructor: Tim Carrington

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1 month
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Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 3 course series

Computer Hardware and Software

Course 111 hours4.5 (149 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Identify the basic hardware components of a computer. Explain how software creates a functional and productive computer. Build a basic computer.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Computer Science
Category: Computer Networking
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Electronic Hardware
Category: System Software
Category: Hardware Design
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: System Programming
Category: Software Systems
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Engineering
Category: Network Security

Data, Security, and Privacy

Course 212 hours4.6 (38 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn digital literacy, how to use the internet as a productivity tool, and how to manage security threats and protect data.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Data Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Computer Security Awareness Training
Category: Persona (User Experience)
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Persona Development
Category: Data Governance
Category: Computer Security
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Strategy

Productivity and Systems Development

Course 316 hours4.7 (28 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Use productivity tools to create documents and presentations. Apply agile project management skills. Pursue a job in computer information systems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Information Management
Category: Software Development
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Application Lifecycle Management
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Information Systems
Category: Systems Development Life Cycle
Category: IT Management
Category: Data Management
Category: Systems Development
Category: Systems Engineering

Instructor

Tim Carrington
University of California, Irvine
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