IT Fundamentals: Hardware Essentials
This course is part of IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals.
This introductory course is part of a 5-course IT fundamentals series designed for non-technical professionals. Students learn core hardware concepts including computer peripherals, network devices, client/server architectures, and wireless communications. The course covers digital information representation, network architectures, and telecommunications fundamentals. Based on the CLEP Information Systems exam syllabus, it bridges the gap between business professionals and IT specialists, enabling better collaboration and project management.
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What you'll learn
Understand computer peripherals and network device functionalities
Master client/server architecture principles and applications
Explore wireless communication technologies including mobile and GPS
Comprehend digital information representation and binary systems
Learn network architectures for local and enterprise environments
Gain practical knowledge of telecommunications hardware
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Graded assignments, Exams
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores fundamental hardware concepts essential for understanding information systems and communications networks. The curriculum covers computer peripherals, telecommunications equipment, network devices, and their functions. Students learn about client/server architectures, wireless communication technologies, digital information representation, and network architectures. The course is designed to give business professionals the technical foundation needed to work effectively with IT specialists.
Computer and Network Hardware
Module 1
Client/Server Architecture
Module 2
Wireless Communication Systems
Module 3
Digital Information Representation
Module 4
Network Architectures
Module 5
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals
Instructors
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Educational Technology Pioneer and MOOC Innovation Leader
Ignacio (Nacho) Despujol is a distinguished educator and technology leader at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), where he serves as the MOOC initiative coordinator. His diverse academic background includes a PhD in Educational Technology from Universidad de Murcia, Master's degrees in Telecommunication and Aeronautical Engineering from UPV, an Executive MBA from Catholic University of Valencia, and certification as a commercial pilot. Under his leadership, UPV has developed over 150 MOOCs with more than 4.6 million enrollments through their platform upvx.es and edx.org. His work has been particularly impactful in expanding Open edX's presence in Spanish universities, securing 500,000 euros in European Union funding. As an IEEE senior member and board member of the Valencia Telecommunication Engineering Guild, he combines his technical expertise with educational innovation, teaching Airport Engineering to aerospace students using a flipped classroom approach. His research and implementation of MOOCs has achieved an 8.69% completion rate with high student satisfaction levels.
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Educational Media Innovation Leader and Digital Pioneer
Carlos Turró serves as Head of Media Services at the Universitat Politècnica de València, where he combines his roles as multimedia services director and data network administrator. With both an MD and PhD, he has published more than 50 articles on information systems and educational technologies in international conferences and journals. His groundbreaking work includes the development of Polimedia for video e-learning, which earned the Spanish FICOD award and was a finalist for the EUNIS ETLF award. As a key innovator in educational technology, he leads the transLectures project for automatic transcription and translation of educational videos. Under his leadership, UPV has become a leader in educational technology, producing thousands of video learning objects and virtual labs that have transformed digital education. His expertise spans across multimedia systems, network administration, and educational technology innovation, making him a pivotal figure in advancing digital learning solutions.
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