Becoming an IT Tech
IT Fundamentals Pro
Course Overview
The IT Fundamentals Pro course was designed for students who are interested in Information Technology but have limited technical knowledge of computing systems. We'll explore foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, Information Systems, and data security.
The course includes over 100 hands-on labs to reinforce important concepts. As you perform real-world tasks associated with various IT fields, you'll gain a broad understanding of career options that will help you refine your interests and make vocational choices. The course also covers all objectives necessary to pass the TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro and CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) certification exams. There are eleven chapters in the course.
- Chapter 1: COURSE OVERVIEW
- Chapter 2: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BASICS
- Chapter 3: COMPUTER HARDWARE
- Chapter 4: COMPUTER SOFTWARE
- Chapter 5: INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
- Chapter 6: NETWORKING
- Chapter 7: DATABASES
- Chapter 8: PROGRAMMING
- Chapter 9: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10: CYBERSECURITY
- Chapter 11: IT CAREER PREPARATION
This first chapter begins by defining three overlapping disciplines: Information Technology (IT), Information Systems (IS), and Computer Science (CS). After an in-depth discussion of the learning objectives for the course, the chapter continues with a survey of ethical issues associated with computer technology. As you explore technology concepts throughout the course, it's important to revisit the ethical principles covered in this first chapter.
After finishing this chapter, you should be able to:
- Define Information Technology, Information Systems, and Computer Science.
- Describe the scope of the TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro objectives.
- Identify and discuss important ethical issues associated with computer technology.
