Computing Fundamentals
Never worked in IT? This is your course to start. Learn the essentials of computing in this beginner-friendly online course. 6 months of access and Certificate upon completion.
Format
Self-paced
Duration
40 hours
Start date
Anytime
Price
CHF 190.00
Ideal candidate profiles
For individuals aiming to gain fundamental knowledge of computing, enabling them for higher IT and cybersecurity career pathes, or business professionals aiming for a switch into the IT branche.
What you'll learn
Build a solid foundation in computing: identify key hardware components and terminology, understand how operating systems work, use the command line for everyday tasks, and grasp the basics of virtualization for safe, sandboxed practice.
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Computer hardware & terminology
What the CPU, RAM, storage, and peripherals do; how components work together; common specs and vocabulary used in tech.
File systems & permissions
Directory structures, paths, and extensions; read/write/execute permissions and ownership; practical file organization.
Operating systems fundamentals
What an OS does, core similarities / differences across platforms, navigating system settings and tools, user and process basics.
Command line & virtualization basics
Shell essentials for navigation and file operations; pipes and redirection concepts, and where virtual machines fit for safe experimentation.
