This course is the second installment in an introductory series on business information systems, created to guide you into the fascinating field of Information Technology.
IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Components of a computer and data storage devices.
Representation of data inside a computer.
Basics of computer networks: LAN, WAN, enterprise, and wireless.
Skills you'll gain
- Computer Hardware
- Hardware Architecture
- Computer Networking
- Infrastructure Security
- Computer Systems
- Memory Management
- General Networking
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Business Technologies
- Mainframe Computing
- Computer Architecture
- Wireless Networks
- Networking Hardware
- Peripheral Devices
- Data Storage Technologies
- Data Storage
- Information Technology
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January 2026
Assessments
59 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
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