Introduction to IT
Why Introduction to IT?
Information Technology, commonly referred to as IT, refers to the use of technology to organize, store, share, and process information. The IT industry is growing quickly as companies become more technology-based and the need to manage information becomes increasingly vital. Introduction to IT is geared towards complete beginners looking to take their first steps into the world of Information Technology.
Take-Away Skills
Introduction to IT will cover content such as:
- Getting Started with IT
- Computer Basics
- Networking and the Internet
- Operating Systems and Applications
- Software Development Basics
- Databases
- Cybersecurity
Take your first steps into the world of IT!
Codecademy courses have been taken by employees at
- 1Get started learning about IT!
- 2Learn about how computers work, important hardware, the troubleshooting method, and more!
- 3Learn about how the internet works and the basics of networking.
- 4Learn about operating systems and the applications we run with them.
- 5Learn about basic programming concepts as well as how to communicate problem-solving with flowcharts and pseudocode!
What you'll create
Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills
How you'll master it
Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory
— Madelyn, Pinterest
I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.
Course Description
Take your first steps into the world of IT, or Information Technology! Introduction to IT will teach you about core IT subjects.
Details
Earn a certificate of completion
10 hours to complete in total
Beginner
1 lesson, 4 articles, 1 quiz
2 lessons, 2 articles, 1 quiz
4 articles, 1 lesson, 1 quiz, 1 informational
2 articles, 1 lesson, 2 quizzes, 1 portfolio, 1 informational
1 article, 1 lesson, 1 quiz, 1 informational
2 articles, 1 quiz, 1 project, 1 informational
1 informational, 1 article