À propos de ce cours : In this course, you’ll be introduced to the world of Information Technology, or IT. This course is the first of a series that aims to prepare you for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. You’ll learn about the different facets of Information Technology, like computer hardware, the Internet, computer software, and job-related skills. You’ll also learn about the history of computers, and the pioneers who shaped the world of computing that we know today. This course covers a wide variety of topics in IT that are designed to give you an overview of what’s to come in this IT Support Professional Certificate. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - understand how the binary system works. - assemble a computer from scratch. - choose and install an operating system on a computer. - understand what the Internet is, how it works, and the impact it has in the modern world. - learn how applications are created and how they work under the hood of our computer. - utilize common problem-solving methodologies and soft skills in an Information Technology setting. Except as otherwise noted, the contents on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Les destinataires de ce cours : This program is intended for beginners who are interested in developing the skills necessary to perform entry-level IT support. No pre-requisite knowledge is required. However, if you do have some familiarity with IT, you can skip through any content that you might already know and speed ahead to the graded assessments.
Créé par : Google
| Informations de base | Cours 1 de 5 dans Google IT Support Professional Certificate Specialization |
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Engagement | 8 - 10 hours per week |
| Langue | English |
| Matériel requis | You’ll need to complete some of the assessments (e.g., Qwiklabs and plugins) on a desktop or laptop web browser. |
| Comment réussir | Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours. |
| Notes des utilisateurs |
Programme de cours
SEMAINE 1
Introduction to IT
Welcome to Technical Support Fundamentals, the first course of the IT Support Professional Certificate! By enrolling in this course, you are taking the first step to kickstarting your career in tech. In the first week of the course, we'll learn about how computers were invented, how they've evolved over time, and how they work today. We will also learn about what an "IT Support Specialist" is and what they do in their job. By the end of this module, you will know how to count like a computer using binary and understand why these calculations are so powerful for society. So let's get started!
14 vidéos, 7 lectures, 2 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: What is IT?
- Vidéo: What does an IT Support Specialist do?
- Vidéo: Course Introduction
- Reading: Navigating Coursera
- Reading: Program Surveys
- Reading: How to Use Discussion Forums
- Reading: Get to Know Your Classmates
- Discussion Prompt: Meet and Greet
- Reading: Copy of Program Surveys
- Vidéo: From Abacus to Analytical Engine
- Vidéo: The Path to Modern Computers
- Discussion Prompt: Your History of Computing
- Vidéo: Kevin Career
- Vidéo: Computer Language
- Vidéo: Character Encoding
- Vidéo: Binary
- Reading: Supplemental Reading on Logic Gates
- Vidéo: How to Count in Binary
- Тренировочный тест: Binary
- Vidéo: Abstraction
- Vidéo: Computer Architecture Overview
- Vidéo: Kevin Advice
- Тренировочный тест: Computer Architecture
- Reading: About Graded Plugins
Noté: How to Count in Binary
SEMAINE 2
Hardware
In the second week of this course, we'll learn about what's inside a computer. We'll learn all about the hardware components or different pieces inside a computer. We'll discover what each component does and how they work together to make a computer function. By the end of this module, you will also know how to build a computer from scratch!
13 vidéos, 4 lectures, 3 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: Introduction to Computer Hardware
- Vidéo: Programs and Hardware
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for CPUs
- Discussion Prompt: Overclocking
- Vidéo: Joe Diversity
- Тренировочный тест: The Modern Computer
- Vidéo: CPU
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for CPU architecture
- Vidéo: RAM
- Vidéo: Motherboards
- Vidéo: Storage
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for Data Storage
- Vidéo: Power Supplies
- Vidéo: Peripherals
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for USB Peripherals
- Discussion Prompt: Taking Tech Apart
- Тренировочный тест: Components
- Vidéo: BIOS
- Vidéo: Ben's Advice
- Vidéo: Putting it All Together
- Тренировочный тест: Starting It Up
Noté: Assembling a Computer
SEMAINE 3
Operating System
In the third week of this course, we'll learn about operating systems. We'll discuss the common operating systems that are used today and understand how they work with the computer hardware. We'll learn about the "boot process" of an operating system and show you how to install Windows, Linux and Mac OSX operating systems from scratch. By the end of this module, you'll use the Qwiklabs environment to interact directly with the Windows and Linux operating systems.
19 vidéos, 5 lectures, 2 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: Components of an Operating System
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for Chrome OS
- Vidéo: Files and File Systems
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for ReFS File System
- Vidéo: Process Management
- Vidéo: Memory Management
- Vidéo: I/O Management
- Vidéo: Interacting with the OS: User Space
- Vidéo: Logs
- Vidéo: The Boot Process
- Vidéo: Cindy Drive & Career Path
- Тренировочный тест: What is an Operating System?
- Vidéo: Choosing an Operating System
- Discussion Prompt: What's Your Favorite OS?
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for Choosing an OS
- Vidéo: Virtual Machines
- Vidéo: Installing Windows
- Vidéo: Installing Linux
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for Ubuntu
- Vidéo: What is Chrome OS?
- Vidéo: Installing Mac OS X
- Vidéo: Tri Ngo Obstacles & How to be successful in IT
- Тренировочный тест: Installing an Operating System
- Vidéo: Introduction to Qwiklabs
- Vidéo: Instructions for Accessing Linux Qwiklabs
- Reading: Instructions for Accessing Windows Qwiklabs
Noté: Accessing Qwiklabs
Noté: Create a Folder with Windows
Noté: Create a Folder with Linux
SEMAINE 4
Networking
In the fourth week of this course, we'll learn about computer networking. We'll explore the history of the Internet and what "The Web" actually is. We'll also discuss topics like Internet privacy, security, and what the future of the Internet may look like. You'll also understand why the Internet has limitations even today. By the end of this module, you will know how the Internet works and recognize both the positive and negative impacts the Internet has had on the world.
13 vidéos, 1 lecture, 1 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: Basics of Networking
- Vidéo: Networking Hardware
- Vidéo: Language of the Internet
- Vidéo: The Web
- Vidéo: Victor First Job
- Vidéo: History of the Internet
- Vidéo: Limitations of the Internet
- Discussion Prompt: Limitations of the Internet
- Тренировочный тест: Limitations of the Internet
- Vidéo: Impact
- Discussion Prompt: The Internet and You
- Vidéo: Internet of Things
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for Internet of Things
- Vidéo: Gian What he does in Android Security
- Vidéo: Privacy and Security
- Vidéo: Heather Adkins Keeping Hackers Out
Noté: Networking
SEMAINE 5
Software
In the fifth week of this course, we'll learn about computer software. We'll learn about what software actually is and the different types of software you may encounter as an IT Support Specialist. We'll also explore how to manage software and revisit the concept of "abstraction." By the end of this module, you'll use the Qwiklabs environment to install, update and remove software on both Windows and Linux operating systems.
10 vidéos, 1 lecture, 2 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: What is Software?
- Vidéo: Types of Software
- Reading: Supplemental Reading for Software Versioning
- Vidéo: Revisiting Abstraction
- Vidéo: Recipe for Computing
- Vidéo: Phelan Navy
- Тренировочный тест: Introduction to Software
- Vidéo: Managing Software
- Vidéo: Installing, Updating, and Removing Software on Windows
- Vidéo: Installing, Updating, and Removing Software on Linux
- Vidéo: Software Automation
- Discussion Prompt: Your Favorite Software
- Тренировочный тест: Interacting with Software
Noté: Install, Update and Remove Software for Windows
Noté: Install, Update and Remove Software for Linux
SEMAINE 6
Troubleshooting
Congratulations, you've made it to the last week of the course! In the final week, we'll learn about the importance of troubleshooting and customer support. computer software. We'll go through some real-world scenarios that you might encounter at a Help Desk or Desktop Support role. We'll learn why empathizing with a user is super important when working in a tech role. Finally, we'll learn why writing documentation is an important aspect of any IT role. By the end of this module, you will utilize soft skills and write documentation to communicate with others.
24 vidéos, 2 lectures, 2 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: Ask Questions!
- Vidéo: Isolating the Problem
- Vidéo: Follow the Cookie Crumbs
- Vidéo: Start with the Quickest Step First
- Vidéo: Troubleshooting Pitfalls to Avoid
- Discussion Prompt: Troubleshooting in Daily Life
- Тренировочный тест: Troubleshooting Best Practices
- Vidéo: Amir Attributes
- Vidéo: Intro to Soft Skills
- Vidéo: Anatomy of an Interaction
- Vidéo: How to Deal with Difficult Situations
- Неоцениваемый плагин: Customer Service
- Тренировочный тест: Customer Service
- Vidéo: Ticketing Systems and Documenting Your Work
- Vidéo: Process Documentation
- Vidéo: Documenting in Ticketing Systems
- Vidéo: Your Opportunity for Success
- Vidéo: Standing Out from the Crowd
- Reading: Crafting Your Resume
- Vidéo: Getting Ready for the Interview
- Reading: Creating Your Elevator Pitch
- Vidéo: What to Expect During the Technical Interview
- Vidéo: Showing Your Best Self During the Interview
- Vidéo: Interview Role Play: Customer Service
- Vidéo: Rob Finding a Great Candidate
- Vidéo: Module Wrap Up
- Discussion Prompt: Your Learning Journey
- Vidéo: Course Wrap Up
- Vidéo: Sabrina No Degree
- Vidéo: Congratulations!
Noté: Writing Effective Documentation
FAQ
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Créateurs
Google
The IT Support Professional Certificate program is part of Grow with Google, an initiative that draws on Google's 20-year history of building products, platforms, and services that help people and businesses grow. Through programs like these, we aim to help everyone– those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.
Tarification
| Acheter le cours | |
|---|---|
| Accéder au contenu du cours | Disponible |
| Accéder au contenu noté | Disponible |
| Recevoir une Note Finale | Disponible |
| Obtenir un Certificat de Cours partageable | Disponible |
Notation et examens
finished this in audit mode in oct 2018. excellent introduction. some 'aha' moments! great introductory class
The course was tremendously great and meaning full in aspect of learning, Anyone can take this course no matter his prior qualification is. Heads Up
Vey good introduction course but maybe the assignments were a little too easy. I guess this is because Google wants the programme to be accessible to everyone.
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KD
love this course it was very informative with out being over done.