IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware

About this course

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. Here, you’ll explore the fundamentals of computer hardware and networking. From understanding what a computer is and the difference between hardware and software, to learning about various networking technologies and devices, you’ll build a solid foundation in the systems that power our increasingly digital and interconnected world. As the second part of a five-course series, completing it will help you prepare for the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.

What you will learn

• Components of a computer and data storage devices.
• Representation of data inside a computer.
• Basics of computer networks: LAN, WAN, enterprise, and wireless.