Learning Outcomes

IT Components and Hardware

Operating System

Application and Software

About Networking

Lesson Summary

This module is about the IT operating system and application. The definition of IT will be explained, and you will learn about its components and hardware. The operating system, along with the application, software, and networking, will be covered. IT companies will be listed, and the various IT jobs will be highlighted.

Security and Information Flow

Storage and Database

Virtualization and IT Jobs

This module covers IT security, storage, and jobs. Following the definition of IT security, you will learn about security technologies. You will also be taught database types and technologies. Virtualization and cloud technology will be disclosed. Jobs that are specific to IT and those that are related to management will be highlighted.

Find the Right IT job  - Course Assessment

Learn how to find the right Information Technology (IT) job and develop your IT skills with this free online course.

Find the Right IT Job

Would you like to understand how to find the job of your dreams in Information Technology (IT)? This free online IT course will help guide you through this process with specific, easily implementable methods. Study the definition of IT and its components, the various operating systems, applications and software as well as IT security and storage, virtualization and cloud technology so that you can jump-start your career.

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