Start a new IT and cloud career. Master hardware, operating systems, programming, databases, networking, storage, cyber, and cloud computing.
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No prior knowledge required
No unnecessary risks
In today’s connected world, basic knowledge of hardware, software, networking, cyber, and cloud technologies is essential for almost every role in an organization. Adding storage, updating an operating system, connecting to a network, detecting phishing, and setting up containers in the cloud are some of the skills employees need or need help with.
You will gain knowledge and skills in hardware, operating systems, programming, databases, networking, storage, cyber, and cloud computing that will prepare you for an entry-level IT role or help you understand and manage IT responsibilities in your organization. Additionally, upon successful completion of the internship, you will receive a certificate from IBM, and you will also prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (IFT+) certification exam that can demonstrate your skills and help you gain a competitive advantage.
This program is designed for beginners. To get started with this program, you don’t need an IT background, programming experience, or cloud skills. All that is required is basic computer literacy.
The assignments in these courses are designed for beginners and provide you with the basic skills from each course. You will use interactive activities and reference materials to:
In hands-on labs, you’ll use the Python language to acquire basic programming skills in real-world, in-demand work, and learn how to perform basic database operations using MySQL. In additional online labs, you’ll use the IBM Cloud Platform and other interactive techniques to work with:
