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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Basic IT Concepts

Discover numerical systems, data standards, data types, basics of computer processing, and storage essentials for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) exam.

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    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 2 hours

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  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

Computers are an integral part of our lives, both personally and professionally. In a few short decades, they have become so indispensable that understanding how they work and how to use them has become imperative. In this course, you will be introduced to basic information technology (IT) concepts, beginning with common numbering systems used by computers and the two international data standards. Then you will explore the character and numerical data types used in computer programming. Finally, you will learn about the basics of computer processing, inputs and outputs, the role of computer storage, and how it works. This course helps prepare learners for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam, FC0-U61.

Learning objectives

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • Provide an overview of common computer numerical systems, including binary, hexadecimal, octal, and decimal
  • Outline key elements of working with binary, hexadecimal, octal, and decimal numerical systems
Meet the creator of the course
Aaron Sampson
IT Trainer/Consultant
Aaron specializes in certification-level training, consulting, and production of instructional content. He began his IT career as an instructor pursuing his Microsoft certifications, and to this day, he continues to design, implement, and train professionals in the realm of Microsoft applications and services. With over 25 years of experience, Aaron has delivered training in a vast array of technologies within Microsoft’s back-end products, such as SQL Server, Exchange Server, and System Center. More recently, he has expanded into cloud solutions that include Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Aaron’s credentials include Microsoft Certified Trainer, Solutions Associate, IT Professional, and Solutions Expert. When he’s not at work, you can find Aaron on the golf course or playing his guitar.

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