Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone
Completed by Ellie Siech
February 11, 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: Package and Software Management
- Category: Database Software
- Category: General Networking
- Category: Help Desk Support
- Category: Information Technology Operations
- Category: Software Installation
- Category: Information Technology
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Category: Computer Hardware
- Category: Project Management
- Category: Cloud Computing
- Category: Data Storage
