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Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone

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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

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Computer Science & Information Technology

Industries

  • Information Technology, Project Management

Skills You Will Learn

  • Cloud Computing, CyberSecurity, Hardware and Operating system, Programming and Databases

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • Approx 19 hours

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • December 8, 2025
About this Course
This course will guide you through fundamental concepts and skills to confidently navigate various aspects of IT and the digital world. You will be introduced to the vast field of IT, covering a wide range of topics to build your IT knowledge. You will delve into hardware, operating systems technology, software, programming, databases, networking, storage, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and support and operations.

Designed to summarize the IT Fundamentals and Cloud specialization courses, this course is ideal for individuals seeking non-IT practitioner roles, such as project managers. It provides essential insights into the IT field, equipping you to collaborate effectively with IT teams and make informed decisions within your role. Each lesson contains materials such as hands-on labs and interactive activities to practice your newfound skills, glossaries to help you learn new vocabulary, as well as practice and graded quizzes to assess what you’ve learned.

If you seek a non-technical role in the IT industry, this course provides you with a strong foundation so you can thrive in the ever-evolving IT landscape.


Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems
 - Lesson 1: Welcome to the Course
 - Lesson 2: Introduction to Computing Fundamentals and Hardware
 - Lesson 3: Operating Systems
 - Lesson 4: Module Glossary and Assessment
Module 2: Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases
 - Lesson 1: Software Applications & Web Browsers
 - Lesson 2: Basics of Programming Languages
 - Lesson 3: Database Fundamentals
 - Lesson 4: Module Glossary and Assessment
Module 3: Introduction to Networking and Storage
 - Lesson 1: Computer Networks
 - Lesson 2: Storage and Sharing
 - Lesson 3: Module Glossary and Assessment
Module 4: Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
 - Lesson 1: Common Security Threats and Security Best Practices
 - Lesson 2: Safe Browsing Practices
 - Lesson 3: Module Glossary and Assessment
Module 5: Introduction to Cloud Computing
 - Lesson 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Cloud Infrastructure
 - Lesson 2: Emergent Trends and Practices in Cloud Computing
 - Lesson 3: Module Glossary and Assessment
Module 6: Final Assessment and (Bonus) IT Support and Operations
- Lesson 1: Final Assessment
Lesson 2: (Bonus Lesson) Troubleshooting and Ticketing Systems