The Absolute Beginners Guide to Information Technology 2025
What you'll learn
- Basic Networking skills
- How the Internet works
- How to build a very basic web page
- Computer Networking technologies
- The truth about hackers and how hacking is really done
- The different hardware parts of a computer system
- How Switches and Routers work
- Cloud Computing
- The different programming languages and frameworks
Requirements
- Be able to use the internet
Description
** UPDATED MARCH 2025 WITH BRAND NEW MODULE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE **
** Do you want to learn about the basics of all branches of Information Technology? You have come to the right course **
Have you ever wondered how the internet works or how that router sitting in your room is able to provide you with internet connectivity? Or perhaps maybe you have wondered about the physical components that make up a computer and how they work together. Or perhaps the world of cyber security and hackers has always fascinated you and you want to know more.
Welcome to the absolute beginners guide to information technology.
This is a course I have designed specifically to provide you with solid knowledge of all 6 main branches of information technology.
What will you learn?
The course is divided into 6 main sections.
HARDWARE 101
Here you will learn about all the most important parts that make up your computer system and how they function together. You will learn about the different types of memory, the processor as well as the BIOS and CMOS. You will also learn about the different types of storage involved in computer hardware.
SOFTWARE 101
In section two, you will learn exactly what software are and how they are developed. You will also learn about operating systems such as Windows and MAC. You will also learn the basics of file systems and software management.
NETWORKING 101
Learn about the tools and technology involved in this exciting field. You will learn about
Routers
Switches
IP and MAC Addresses
Ports & Protocols
.Bandwidth
VPNs
Cloud Computing
and much more
You will also learn some practical skills such as how to ping websites and even trace data sent across a network.
WEBSITES, WEB HOSTING, PROGRAMMING AND THE INTERNET
We will discuss the internet and websites in general in this section.
You will learn about the most popular programming languages as well as the code that makes up websites. You will learn about internet concepts and technologies such as:
Web hosting
Web severs
The Domain Name System
Cookies
TCP/IP
and much more
You will also learn just exactly how the internet truly works behind the scenes.
CYBER SECURITY
In this module, you will learn about cyber security. You will learn the core technologies used in this field and also how hackers really hack and operate behind the scenes. I will expose you to the different types of ways your data can be stolen or destroyed and what you can do to protect yourself.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
In the modern world we live in today, artificial intelligence is becoming a very important and influential part of our lives. In this module we are going to cover the basic fundamentals of AI including:
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Challenges & Ethical Considerations for AI
The future of AI
PERFECT FOR JOBS IN THE IT INDUSTRY
If you are looking to switch careers and find a job in the IT industry, this course will be perfect for you.
I hope you enroll in the course today.
Cheers.
Who this course is for:
- Students who want to gain a basic understanding of all main branches of information technology
- Students who want to launch a career in information technology
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MORE ABOUT ALEX:
We all have one shot at life and as such, I believe in living life to the fullest. This means constantly stepping out of my comfort zone by visiting new places and trying out new things. My relative success on Udemy has given me both financial freedom and the ability to be location independent. I am currently travelling around the world spending about a month in one city (current location is Chiang Mai, Thailand) before moving on to the next.
My hobbies include watching movies, sports and playing chess. I am also a huge Dead by Daylight gamer.