Course Description

IT Fundamentals for Beginners





Your First Steps into Tech: Learn to Use Devices, Navigate the Internet, and Stay Safe with Online Money Safety! This free online IT fundamentals course equips you with essential digital skills, from using devices and browsing to managing emails and staying safe online. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build confidence with technology, this course provides practical knowledge. Gain skills that connect you to IT support, digital literacy, and various tech-driven industries. Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming tech-savvy!

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Analyse the basic functions and operations of computers, tablets, and smartphones
• Explain navigating device interfaces, use touchscreen controls, and adjust settings
• Indicate confidence in using the internet safely, including search engines, websites, and online communication
• Identify reliable sources of information and avoid misinformation online
• Evaluate the process of setting up and managing an email account
• Identify the best way to send, receive, organise, and secure emails efficiently
• Recognise online security threats such as phishing, scams, and malware
• Apply best practices for creating strong passwords and protecting personal information
• Describe managing online banking, digital payments, and financial security
• Define career and personal growth opportunities by improving digital literacy skills
• Create awareness of ethical considerations, data privacy, and responsible internet usage
Course Code7511
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