Courses and Schedules

CMP-2020 Foundations of Information Technology


This course provides an overview of the fundamental ideas and principles behind information systems including the purpose of database systems and the role of information systems in business. This course covers the basic components of a computer system including computer hardware along with its internal components, the purpose of system and application software, and the way computer software interacts with the computer hardware components. The course covers the principles, standards, and best practices with various types of Internet and computer networking technologies. In addition, the course introduces students to various strategies to protect sensitive information and tools for responding to data security threats. The course also helps prepare students for taking industry recognized certification exams: CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) and TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro certification.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (CMP-2020-OL):
Sep 2024,  Oct 2024,  Nov 2024,  Dec 2024,  Jan 2025,  Feb 2025,  Mar 2025,  Apr 2025,  May 2025,  Jun 2025


Credits: 3

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