Description

Beginner-Friendly IT Fundamentals Course (2025): Build Strong Computer & Technology Skills from Scratch

Requirements

• A computer or laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux)

• Interest or desire to start a career in the IT field

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Description

Start your journey into the world of technology with this complete IT Fundamentals Course, designed for absolute beginners and individuals with limited computer experience. Whether you’re new to computers or want to refresh your skills, this course will help you build a strong foundation in computer basics, IT concepts, hardware, operating systems, networking, databases, virtualization, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Linux, Windows, AI, ChatGPT, DevOps, and more.

You’ll learn step-by-step through structured lessons, quizzes, and hands-on activities, making it easy for anyone—students, professionals, seniors, or beginners—to understand essential IT skills.

This course is highly recommended for beginners entering the IT field, career switchers, or anyone wanting to improve their digital skills to enhance productivity.

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Course Curriculum

Section 1 – Introduction to IT

• What Information Technology (IT) really means

• Importance of IT in today’s world

• What is a computer?

• Binary language (0s and 1s) explained

• Quiz + downloadable handouts

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Section 2 – Computer Components & Basics

• Hardware

• Operating systems

• Application software

• Networking basics

• Databases

• Storage concepts

• Virtualization & Cloud basics

• Security fundamentals

• Quiz + handouts + homework

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Section 3 – Hardware Fundamentals

• Types of computers

• RAM types & installation

• CPU, cores, sockets & installation

• 32-bit vs 64-bit systems

• Hard disk drives

• Motherboards

• Internal components (power supply, fan, CD-ROM, etc.)

• External components (keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer)

• Major hardware manufacturers

• Comparing computers to the human body

• Quiz + handouts + homework

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Section 4 – Operating Systems (OS)

• OS types

• Role and functions of an OS

• How operating systems are built

• CLI vs GUI

• Boot process explained

• File system management

• Quiz + handouts + homework

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Section 5 – Software Essentials

• Types of software

• System vs application software

• Freeware vs shareware

• Open-source software

• BIOS overview & access

• Programs and services

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 6 – Networking Basics

• How computers communicate

• IP addressing (Static vs DHCP)

• TCP/IP explained

• Gateway & Subnet mask

• MAC address

• OSI model

• OSI vs TCP/IP

• Network protocols & ports

• Network devices (Hub, Switch, Router, Modem, Access Point)

• How the internet works

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 7 – Database Fundamentals

• Introduction to databases

• What is RDBMS?

• What is SQL?

• Top 5 SQL-based RDBMS

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 8 – Storage Systems

• Types of computer storage

• How storage is measured (KB, MB, GB, etc.)

• RAM, SWAP, Virtual Memory, Cache

• HDD vs SSD

• RAID concepts

• Hardware RAID vs software RAID

• Top data storage vendors

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 9 – Virtualization & Cloud Computing

• What is virtualization?

• How virtualization works

• Common virtualization terms

• Benefits of virtualization

• Virtualization vs cloud computing

• Virtualization technology companies

• Installing VMware Workstation Player

• Installing Oracle VirtualBox

• Setting up virtual machines

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 10 – Cybersecurity Essentials

• Types of security breaches

• Types of security threats

• Comparing house security vs computer security

• Securing operating systems

• Cybersecurity tools

• Server security basics

• Application & database encryption

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 11 – Windows Operating System Management

• Versions of Windows

• How to download & install Windows

• Windows system access

• File system overview

• User account management

• Monitoring system resources

• Windows event logs

• Server Manager dashboard basics

• Device Manager for hardware checks

• Roles & features overview

• Active Directory & domain controller basics

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 12 – Linux Operating System Management

• Linux distributions

• Installing Linux (CentOS)

• Accessing Linux

• Installing PuTTY

• Connecting to Linux via PuTTY

• File system structure

• Basic navigation commands

• Directory listing

• Creating files & directories

• System utility commands

• System monitoring commands

• System maintenance commands

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 13 – IT Troubleshooting Concepts

• Policies and standards

• Ticketing/documentation process

• Working patiently with users

• Using online resources

• Understanding issues before solving

• Checking system logs

• Vendor support

• Motivation and troubleshooting mindset

• Quiz + handouts

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Section 14 – Introduction to AI & ChatGPT

• What is Artificial Intelligence?

• History of AI

• AI features

• What is ChatGPT?

• Difference between ChatGPT and search engines

• AI vs robots

• Benefits & limitations of AI

• Quiz

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Section 15 – Introduction to DevOps

• What is DevOps?

• History of DevOps

• Pre-DevOps challenges

• Team collaboration

• Benefits of DevOps

• Why DevOps matters

• Quiz

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Section 16 – Additional Resources

• Bonus materials

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Who This Course Is For

• Complete beginners with no IT or computer science background

• Students planning to build careers in IT

• Professionals transitioning into the tech field

• Anyone wanting to improve digital literacy or productivity

• Parents wanting to teach their children about computers

• Senior citizens who want to learn computers in a simple way

• Individuals seeking foundational knowledge in IT, hardware, software, networking, Linux, troubleshooting, AI, and DevOps

Please Note: Files will be included in this purchase only Full Course Video & Course Resources. You will get cloud storage download link with life time download access.