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CompTIA IT Fundamentals: Software Concepts

Explore software types, architectural models, installation best practices, cross-platform compatibility, licensing, and web browser configuration and scripting.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 2 hours

  • Certificate of completion

    Yes

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

Computers are wonderful tools that require hardware to operate but need software and operating systems to truly sing. At one time, software was a rare commodity, but today we are faced with a wealth of choices for performing business or personal tasks. In this course, you will explore the basics of computer software concepts, beginning with various kinds of software (productivity, collaboration, and business) and application delivery methods. Then you will learn about architectural models, single-platform and cross-platform software, software licensing, and software installation best practices. Next, you will discover the ins and outs of web browsers, focusing on clearing caches, client-side and server-side scripting, and browser extensions. Finally, you will examine browser configuration and find out how to block popups and scripts. 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 the role and types of productivity software
  • Outline the role and types of collaboration software

How it works

Expert-led videos

In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.
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Hardware vs. Software: How Are They Different?

Codecademy Team
Mar 9, 2023

Everyone knows there’s a difference between hardware and software (and you might have also heard about middleware), but can you explain what that difference is? Beyond tangibility, hardware and software form the foundation of a computer’s architecture, and while they work together and rely on each other to operate, they serve very distinct purposes. Learning more about these difference will help you better understand the tech we use every day — and if you’re a developer, it’ll also give you more insight into how your programs work and the breadth and variety of careers in the field.

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