Computer Numbering Systems by TechKnowSurge

In this course, participants will gain a solid understanding of essential numbering systems used in computing and IT. The course will begin with an introduction to binary and hexadecimal counting, and progress into conversions between binary, decimal, and hexadecimal systems. Additionally, learners will explore the octal numbering system and its real-world application in Unix/Linux file permissions. This hands-on course is ideal for IT professionals, developers, and cybersecurity practitioners who want to sharpen their technical foundations.

By the end of this course, participants will confidently navigate the core numbering systems that underlie critical IT functions.

Key components of the course include:

• Count in Binary

• Convert between Decimal and Binary Numbers

• Count in Hexadecimal

• Convert between binary and hexadecimal numbers

• Convert between decimal and hexadecimal numbers

• Describe the octal numbering system

• Apply octal numbering system to Unix permissions

Master Binary, Hexadecimal, and Octal Numbering Systems

• The most important numbering systems for IT professionals

• Learn how to convert between the numbering systems

• Lots of hands on activities

Learn it Right, Learn it Well, and Reap the Rewards

Spending the time now to master binary and hexadecimal will allow you to advance to more difficult IT topics and streamline your learning process.

Who Should Take this Course:

• Those studying IP Subnetting

• Those studying for an IT cert that has binary or hexadecimal objectives

• Anyone wanting to get into a career in IT

Why take the course from me?

• Experience: I’ve been in the IT world since 2000, have a masters in computers, and over 20 industry standard certifications

• Know how to Teach: I was trained as an instructor by the USAF, have a bachelors in education, teaching since 1997, and well over 6,000 hours of classroom instruction time.

• I’ve been a hiring manager since 2010, I know what skill sets employers are looking for.

TechKnowSurge’s Unique Approach

Your instructor has training and years of experience as an educator, as a technician, and as a leader. The course implements the following features:

• Microstep lectures and segmented videos that meters learning into bite size chunks. It also makes it easy to go back and review concepts when needed.

• Staged-Based Educational Model where information is covered multiple times in increasing amounts of complexity. The approach helps reinforce learning and creates a knowledge and skill set less likely to fade with time.

• Global learning approach that teaches you concepts before diving into the details.

• Extensive coverage of topics to make sure topics are explained fully

• In-video exercises. Videos will ask you to pause the video, try the exercise, then play the video to see the answers.

• Well-organized content. A tremendous amount of effort has been placed on what order content should be delivered to maximize learning and minimizing confusion.

• A focus on pedagogy. A funny name, but your instructor has a deep understanding of educational theory and what drives learning.

• Module overviews explaining what to expect for each module and sets a mindset for why the information is important to learn.

• Video intros, overviews, and summaries to explain the intention of each video, reinforce learning, and prepare you for success.

• High quality and engaging videos that use graphics, great explanations, and analogies to explain complex topics in an easy to understand way.

• Real world application. Step beyond just the theory. Your instructor has real world experience and will share that with you throughout the course.

• Employer insight, know what employers are looking for. Your instructor runs IT Departments and hires individuals just like you.

• An abundance of exercise to help reinforce learning concepts.

End of module quizzes to make sure you're on track and help determine if you can proceed or need to review any concepts.

Content and Overview

This well organized course will has the following modules:

Welcome and Getting Started: Prepare yourself for efficiently and successfully completing the course. You’ll get an overview of what the course is all about and what you should expect out of it.

Binary Numbers: Many aspects of an IT career require a deep understanding of how binary numbers work. In this module, You’ll get an in-depth look at binary numbers and practice working with those numbers.

Hexadecimal: Many computer functions are displayed in hexadecimal format, to include IPv6. You’ll get a great understanding of Hexadecimal numbers and how to work with them. A big part of this module will go over converting between hexadecimal numbers and binary and decimal numbers.

Octal: This module introduces the octal numbering system and its practical application in Unix/Linux file permissions. Participants will learn the structure of the octal system and how it simplifies permission settings for files and directories.

Wrap Up: Time to wrap up the course and provide any final thoughts.

Instructor Bio

TechKnowSurge (Andrew Grimes) has been in the tech industry since 2000 and even longer as an Instructor. He started out as a Survival Instructor for the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1997. When he got out of the military, he started teaching computer classes. Wanting to advance his technical skills, he became a contractor working on a wide range of technologies while teaching technology college courses in the evening. Overtime, he became a hiring manager, director, and leader

His background includes:

• Building a security program within 2 years to include becoming SOC 2 Type 2 compliant

• Leading and maximizing efficiency of IT, Security, and DevOps teams

• Managing SaaS company infrastructure with millions of active users

• Managing small, medium, and large IT Infrastructures

• Migrating technologies to the cloud

• Managing multi-million dollar budgets and reducing overall budget spend year over year

• Utilizing various project management techniques such as waterfall, scrum and Kanban to maximize efficiency and success

• Bachelors in Workforce Education

• Masters in Computer Resource and Information Management

• Over 6,000 hours of teaching experience

• Over 20 industry standard certifications.

Past student reviews:

“Andrew is absolutely the best instructor I've had throughout the course of my education. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things network and IT-related. Because of the education he provided, I am now working in the network engineering field, and I could not have done it without his expert guidance.” ~Michael B.

“Andrew was hands down my favorite instructor since enrolling” “He has great skills as an instructor, and I've learned a lot from his classes.” ~Jeff S.

“As an instructor, he is thorough, articulate, patient and positive. He genuinely cares that his students fully comprehend the curriculum. I have a great deal of respect for Andrew. I can't recommend him highly enough.” ~Dan H.

“I found Andrew to be one of the best Instructors” “He presents the information with real world applications, which helped to reinforce the concepts presented in the Cisco Certification track.” “I am truely thankful to have had him as my teacher.” ~Dan M.

“Andrew is very knowledgeable and brings his practical business experience with him. He expresses himself very well and treats everyone with respect. He explains very complicated concepts in a manner that is easy to understand.” “It is without reservation that I would recommend Andrew as a business professional and/or teacher.” ~Adam C.

“Andrew is an excellent instructor and more.” “Andrew is the kind of teacher that you never forget.” ~ William C.

“Andrew Grimes is a first rate instructor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. I was fortunate to have Andrew as my instructor.” “I highly recommend Andrew as an instructor and IT professional.” ~Paul C.

“Andrew is a great instructor who really cares whether his students grasp the concepts he teaches. He has a passion for teaching that many couldn't muster.” ~Patrick R.

“He was a great teacher and I would gladly take a class under him again.” ~Joshua R.

“...his style of teaching is accommodating for any level, that a student is starting off at, either beginning or advance in IT world.” ~Paul W.

“He fosters a multidimensional environment of learning in which students of diverse abilities excel.” ~Mark B

“Andrew Grimes was a great Data Networks and Telecommunications Instructor.” “I would highly recommend him to any who desires to further their education.” ~ Tommy S.