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Current IT Fundamentals

This online continuing education course in information technology provides you with essential IT fundamentals that are beneficial in many professions. Whether you work in an office or in a workshop, by the end of the course you will have gained valuable IT knowledge that improves your career opportunities. Use this opportunity to expand your know-how!

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Current IT Fundamentals Overview

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Start and Duration
  • Duration approx. 12 months, 7 hours per week.
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Funding
  • This continuing education course is AZAV-certified and, if you are unemployed, can be funded up to 100% via the Bildungsgutschein (education voucher).
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Target Group
  • The target group is working professionals who want to learn IT fundamentals and further their education.
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Admission Requirements
  • Admission requires no special prior knowledge. Interested parties must meet the basic requirements of the respective program. An optimal learning experience is recommended through the combination of the SGD app on mobile devices with a PC, laptop, or tablet.
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Certificate
  • SGD Certificate
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Language
  • German

About this online course

Basic information

In the IT Fundamentals continuing education course, you learn the basic knowledge of information technology that is essential in today's digital world. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the basic functioning of hardware and computers, the role of operating systems and software development platforms, as well as the area of data processing, from problem-solving to creating a functional data processing application.

Another important aspect of the course is IT organization, which deals with data input and output in various systems as well as mobile data collection. It also covers the electronic support of trade services and computer-aided design. In addition, the continuing education course provides insight into telecommunications and networks, including modern telecommunications devices, data transmission, and network architectures. Practically relevant aspects such as internet and intranet techniques as well as legal regulations are covered here.

The continuing education course also addresses digitalization, particularly the Internet of Things and Big Data, which are considered significant drivers of digital transformation. Additionally, the basics of databases and database systems are taught, which are essential tools for storing and managing large amounts of data.

Participating in this continuing education course offers various benefits. First, you gain a fundamental understanding of IT systems and their applications, which helps you work efficiently in a digital work environment. Second, the course opens up career opportunities in numerous IT and technology-related industries, as IT skills are in demand in almost every professional field today. Third, the course promotes problem-solving skills that are useful far beyond the technological realm.

To benefit from this continuing education course, you should have an interest in technology, curiosity about digital solutions, and a willingness to analyze problems. Mastering basic computer skills can make it easier to get started, but it is not strictly necessary, as the continuing education course is designed to be comprehensive and beginner-friendly.

Contents:

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Hardware (structure and functioning of a computer)
  • Software (operating system)
  • Software development (operating system, platforms for software development)
  • Problem solving in data processing (DP) (From problem to DP solution)
  • IT organization (data entry and data output in front-office and back-office systems)
  • Telecommunications and computer networks (Introduction to modern telecommunications and the devices currently in use)
  • Fundamentals of digitalization (The Internet of Things as a driver of digitalization)
  • Databases (database systems)

Who offers this course?

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With over 75 years of experience and more than 900,000 participants, SGD (Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt) offers over 300 flexible online continuing education courses in areas such as school qualifications, business, technology, IT, languages, and health. These courses can be completed entirely online and are especially attractive for working professionals and families. The innovative SGD OnlineCampus and the SGD Campus App enable mobile learning with multimedia content such as e-books, learning apps, and online training.

SGD contact information

  • Email: beratung@sgd.de

  • Address: Hilpertstr. 31, 64295 Darmstadt

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Current IT Fundamentals Pricing

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  • 12 study booklets
  • Access to the SGD OnlineCampus

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