Informações sobre o curso: 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.
Para quem é direcionado este curso: 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.
Desenvolvido por: Google
| Informações básicas | Curso 1 de 6 no Google IT Support Professional Certificate Specialization |
| Nível | Beginner |
| Compromisso | 8 - 10 hours per week |
| Idioma | English |
| Como ser aprovado | Seja aprovado em todas as tarefas para concluir o curso. |
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Programa
SEMANA 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 vídeos, 6 leituras, 2 questionários de prática
- Vídeo: Program Introduction
- Vídeo: What is IT?
- Vídeo: What does an IT Support Specialist do?
- Vídeo: Course Introduction
- Leyendo: Navigating Coursera
- Leyendo: Program Surveys
- Leyendo: How to Use Discussion Forums
- Leyendo: Get to Know Your Classmates
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Meet and Greet
- Vídeo: From Abacus to Analytical Engine
- Vídeo: The Path to Modern Computers
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Your History of Computing
- Vídeo: Kevin Career
- Vídeo: Computer Language
- Vídeo: Character Encoding
- Vídeo: Binary
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading on Logic Gates
- Vídeo: How to Count in Binary
- Cuestionario de práctica: Binary
- Vídeo: Abstraction
- Vídeo: Computer Architecture Overview
- Vídeo: Kevin Advice
- Cuestionario de práctica: Computer Architecture
- Leyendo: Graded Plugin
Nota atribuída: How to Count in Binary
SEMANA 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 vídeos, 4 leituras, 3 questionários de prática
- Vídeo: Module Introduction
- Vídeo: Introduction to Computer Hardware
- Vídeo: Programs and Hardware
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for CPUs
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Overclocking
- Vídeo: Joe Diversity
- Cuestionario de práctica: The Modern Computer
- Vídeo: CPU
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for CPU architecture
- Vídeo: RAM
- Vídeo: Motherboards
- Vídeo: Storage
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for Data Storage
- Vídeo: Power Supplies
- Vídeo: Peripherals
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for USB Peripherals
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Taking Tech Apart
- Cuestionario de práctica: Components
- Vídeo: BIOS
- Vídeo: Ben's Advice
- Vídeo: Putting it All Together
- Cuestionario de práctica: Starting It Up
Nota atribuída: Assembling a Computer
SEMANA 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.
17 vídeos, 5 leituras, 2 questionários de prática
- Vídeo: Module Introduction
- Vídeo: Components of an Operating System
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for Chrome OS
- Vídeo: Files and File Systems
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for ReFS File System
- Vídeo: Process Management
- Vídeo: Memory Management
- Vídeo: I/O Management
- Vídeo: Interacting with the OS: User Space
- Vídeo: Logs
- Vídeo: The Boot Process
- Vídeo: Cindy Drive & Career Path
- Cuestionario de práctica: What is an Operating System?
- Vídeo: Choosing an Operating System
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What's Your Favorite OS?
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for Choosing an OS
- Vídeo: Virtual Machines
- Vídeo: Installing Windows
- Vídeo: Installing Linux
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for Ubuntu
- Vídeo: Installing Mac OS X
- Vídeo: Tri Ngo Obstacles & How to be successful in IT
- Cuestionario de práctica: Installing an Operating System
- Vídeo: Instructions for Accessing Linux Qwiklabs
- Leyendo: Instructions for Accessing Windows Qwiklabs
Nota atribuída: Accessing Qwiklabs
Nota atribuída: Create a Folder with Windows
Nota atribuída: Create a Folder with Linux
SEMANA 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 vídeos, 1 leitura, 1 questionário de prática
- Vídeo: Module Introduction
- Vídeo: Basics of Networking
- Vídeo: Networking Hardware
- Vídeo: Language of the Internet
- Vídeo: The Web
- Vídeo: Victor First Job
- Vídeo: History of the Internet
- Vídeo: Limitations of the Internet
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Limitations of the Internet
- Cuestionario de práctica: Limitations of the Internet
- Vídeo: Impact
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: The Internet and You
- Vídeo: Internet of Things
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for Internet of Things
- Vídeo: Gian What he does in Android Security
- Vídeo: Privacy and Security
- Vídeo: Heather Adkins Keeping Hackers Out
Nota atribuída: Networking
SEMANA 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 vídeos, 1 leitura, 2 questionários de prática
- Vídeo: Module Introduction
- Vídeo: What is Software?
- Vídeo: Types of Software
- Leyendo: Supplemental Reading for Software Versioning
- Vídeo: Revisiting Abstraction
- Vídeo: Recipe for Computing
- Vídeo: Phelan Navy
- Cuestionario de práctica: Introduction to Software
- Vídeo: Managing Software
- Vídeo: Installing, Updating, and Removing Software on Windows
- Vídeo: Installing, Updating, and Removing Software on Linux
- Vídeo: Software Automation
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Your Favorite Software
- Cuestionario de práctica: Interacting with Software
Nota atribuída: Install, Update and Remove Software for Windows
Nota atribuída: Install, Update and Remove Software for Linux
SEMANA 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.
17 vídeos, 2 questionários de prática
- Vídeo: Module Introduction
- Vídeo: Ask Questions!
- Vídeo: Isolating the Problem
- Vídeo: Follow the Cookie Crumbs
- Vídeo: Start with the Quickest Step First
- Vídeo: Troubleshooting Pitfalls to Avoid
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Troubleshooting in Daily Life
- Cuestionario de práctica: Troubleshooting Best Practices
- Vídeo: Amir Attributes
- Vídeo: Intro to Soft Skills
- Vídeo: Anatomy of an Interaction
- Vídeo: How to Deal with Difficult Situations
- Complemento no calificado: Customer Service
- Cuestionario de práctica: Customer Service
- Vídeo: Ticketing Systems and Documenting Your Work
- Vídeo: Process Documentation
- Vídeo: Documenting in Ticketing Systems
- Vídeo: Module Wrap Up
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Your Learning Journey
- Vídeo: Course Wrap Up
- Vídeo: Sabrina No Degree
- Vídeo: Congratulations!
Nota atribuída: Writing Effective Documentation
Perguntas frequentes
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Trabajo del curso
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Desenvolvedores
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.
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Classificações e avaliações
very informative.
Amazing to refresh terms that i view on school years ago. Thank you :)
A fundamental theoretical and historical base is given, but there is also too much of personal histories of people i don't know and would never know (Google's employees).
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Very informative. Learning to use Qwiklabs was a little frustrating however it was definitely beneficial.