What you'll learn

Everything about a computer Hardware, Software, Networking, Storage etc.
You will understand the true meaning of IT and how it works
Different components of IT
The course will help you prepare for for CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam.
You will learn why IT is the right field for your career
Binary language (1 and 0), OSI Model, SAN, RAID, computer architecture, and much more…
Foundation of Information technology that can help significantly in learning any other IT field
Students will be better prepared to troubleshoot, problem-solve and understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to securit

Requirements

Just a computer or a laptop
Desire to be in IT field

Description

Whether you are new to the computers or just want to brush up on your skills, this course provides information technology literacy and basic skills training for learners with limited experience. Course learning outcomes focus on skill development related to basic computer operations and information technology. This course is highly recommended to those who are entering into IT field and for those who want to improve their computer skills in oder to enhance their work productivity.


In this course, each numbered section covers related computer skills divided into Learning Activities


Here is the list of topic that will be covered in the course:

Section 1 - Introduction to IT

True meaning of IT

Importance of IT

What is a computer?

Computer language (0 and 1 concept)

Quiz and handouts


Section 2 - Computer Components

Hardware

Software or operating system

Application software

Networking

Database

Storage

Virtualization and Cloud

Security

Quiz, handouts and homework


Section 3 – Hardware

Different types of computers

RAM and installing RAM

CPU, CPU cores and sockets

Installing CPU

32 vs. 64-bit processing

Hard disk drive

Motherboard

Other internal parts of a computer (Fan, power supply, CDROM etc.

External components of a computer (Keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer etc.)

Hardware manufacturers

Computer comparison with human body

Quiz, handouts and homework


Section 4 - Operating System

Types of operating systems

Function of OS

Building OS

CLI vs. GUI operating systems

Computer boot process

OS file systems management

Quiz, handouts and homework


Section 5 - Software

Software and types of software

System software

Application software

Freeware and shareware

Open-source software

BIOS and Accessing

Program and services

Quiz and handouts


Section 6 – Networking

How computers communicate

IP address (Static vs. DHCP)

TCP/IP

Gateway

Subnet mask

Computer MAC address

OSI layer

OSI vs. TCP/IP

Protocols and Ports

Types of Network Devices (Hub, Switch, Modem, Router, Access point)

How internet works

Quiz and handouts


Section 7 – Database

Database introduction

What is RDBMS?

What is SQL?

Top 5 RDBMS using SQL

Quiz and handouts


Section 8 – Storage

Computer storage introduction

How storage is calculated (KB, MB, GB etc.)

Types of computer storage

Difference between RAM, SWAP, Virtual Memory, Cache etc.

Hard Disk and Solid-State drives

RAID

Hardware RAID vs. software RAID

Top data storage vendors

Quiz and handouts


Section 9 - Virtualization and Cloud

Introduction to virtualization

How virtualization works?

Basic virtualization terms

Benefits of virtualization

Difference between virtualization and cloud

Virtualization technology companies

VMWare workstation player installation

Oracle VirtualBox installation

Setting up virtual machines (VM)

Quiz and handouts


Section 10 – Security

Types of security breach

Types of security threat

Comparing house security with computer security

Securing all Operating Systems

Security implementation tools

Physical server security

Application and DB encryption

Quiz and handouts


Section 11 - Windows Operating Systems Management

Version of Windows OS

Download and install Windows

Windows system access

File system and description

User account management

System resource monitoring

Windows event logs

Server manager dashboard

Check system hardware through device manager

Roles and features

Active directory and domain controller

Quiz and handouts


Section 12 - Linux Operating Systems Management

Linux distributions

Download and install Linux (CentOS)

Accessing Linux

Download and install Putty client

Access Linux VM via Putty

File system structure and description

File system navigation commands

Directory listing overview

Creating files and directories

System utility commands

System monitoring commands

System maintenance commands

Quiz and handouts


Section 13 - Troubleshooting Concepts

Follow policies and standards

Documentation or ticking process

Patience to work with user and groups

Quiz and handouts


Section 14 - Additional Resource

Who this course is for:

Beginners who have just graduated from school or college
Anyone who wants to switch career to IT
Parents who wants to educate their kids about a computer or IT
Senior citizens who wants to learn about computer in a very simple way

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