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IT Foundations
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Introduction to Information Technology

Master computational architecture, networking standards, enterprise systems, and baseline cybersecurity foundations.

This course delivers an exhaustive technical introduction to the architecture, protocols, and workflows underpinning modern enterprise IT environments. Students explore hardware logic, binary representation, the OSI stack, relational storage, and core administrative tooling. Designed for both academic rigor and professional operational readiness, it establishes the prerequisite knowledge required for advanced computing and systems administration roles.

90h + 45h 2 certificates available
Computer ArchitectureTCP/IP NetworkingOperating SystemsDatabase SystemsCybersecurity Basics

Curriculum

2 complete tracks. Study any or all — each has its own exam and certificate.

An academically rigorous treatment of information systems focusing on Boolean logic, microprocessor architecture, layered protocol specifications, and relational data models.

Theoretical exploration of binary computation, combinational logic design, and Von Neumann

  • Boolean Algebra and Combinational Circuits Lab45 min
  • Data Representation: Integers, IEEE 754, and Encodings Lab40 min
  • The Von Neumann Model and the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle Lab40 min

Careers this prepares you for

  • IT Support Specialist
  • Junior Systems Administrator
  • Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician
  • Database Administrator Associate

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.