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It can be intimidating to jump into tech, so if you are a newbie to the IT industry, we're here to help.

You can get started now by enrolling into one of our fundamental courses.

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What will this training prepare me for?
You'll learn the fundamentals for an entry-level role in IT including a baseline knowledge of hardware, software, operating systems, computer networks, data, programming and cloud.

This training will prepare you for other WYWM training courses and career pipelines.

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IT Fundamentals

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Duration: 3.5 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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This is a great course to complete if you are considering a career in technology.

It will give an overview of:

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Operating systems
  • IT horizon topics
Difficulty: Beginner
Assessments: Formative quizzes
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Networking Fundamentals

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Duration: 8-12 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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This course provides an overview of the introductory topics for basic networking and is designed to teach you how computer networks operate, from a small local area network through to the wider internet.

Delve into the purpose of networks and how we benefit from these technologies, understand network address structures of IPv4 and IPv6 and common hardware like switches, routers and cabling. Plus, learn other essential parts that make networks work including the OSI model, common network services, wireless networks and more. 

Difficulty: Beginner
Assessments: Formative quizzes & final summative assessment
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Linux Fundamentals

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Duration: 20 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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WYWM’s Linux Fundamentals course is catered for those who have no prior knowledge or experience with Linux.

You don’t have to be a programmer, or even know how to write code. The concepts and skills you will learn throughout this course will give you an understanding of Linux’s power, as well as its simplicity.

Difficulty: Beginner
Assessments: Formative quizzes
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Data Foundations

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Duration: 20-30 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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This is the first course in a three-part course series comprising of Data Foundations, Data Analysis with Excel and Data Visualisation with PowerBI.

In this course, you'll learn how to:

  • Plot and optimise graphs using good visualisation principles
  • Interpret basic descriptive statistics
  • Understand and plot frequency distributions
  • Use and adapt pivot tables
  • Understand variants and measures of central tendency
  • Understand misleading statistics and how to avoid them
Difficulty: Beginner
Assessments: Formative quizzes
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Cloud Essentials

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Duration: 3 hrs
Prerequisites: IT Fundamentals

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This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of cloud computing and give you practical real-world knowledge for a career in cloud.

Difficulty: Beginner
Assessments: Formative quizzes
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Introduction to AI

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Duration: 2 hrs
Prerequisites: NIL

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This course covers the basics of AI, including a brief historical overview, definitions of key concepts used in the field and the role of AI in the modern workplace. Understand the risks and opportunities presented by AI and where to find information on national and international regulatory frameworks. Plus, learn how to design, plan and implement AI projects that are sustainable, responsible and ethical.

Difficulty: Beginner
Assessments: Formative quizzes

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New to IT pathway in action

Extensive information about networking with great segmentation of ideas. Love the idea of learning outcomes and summary with no powerpoint videos that are just powerpoints with someone reading it.
Mohammed A
Networking Fundamentals
The course was clear, concise and friendly to new users. The practical elements really helped with knowledge retention.
Ross L
Data Foundations
This course was very informative, but at the same time full of relevant information that I think will be useful for me when I do the more advanced or specialised courses.
Todd E
IT Fundamentals
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Vicki Matheson

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Jari Jewitt

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