Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: GOOG-0001 Organization: Google Location: Classroom-based Length: 5 months (109 hours) Dates Offered: 2/1/2023 - 1/31/2026 9/1/2019 - 1/31/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Computer Information Systems Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Computer Networking Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to prepare beginner-level learners for an entry-level role in IT Support in about six months. This hands-on online training is developed exclusively by Google and hosted on Coursera. Learning Outcomes: Assemble a computer from scratch and install an operating system Build a network layer and compile the five-layer network model Explain the components of the Windows and Linux operating systems and through a series of hands-on labs, perform critical tasks like managing software and users, working with system logs and remote connection tools, and configuring hardware describe the different facets of information technology, like computer hardware, the Internet, computer software, troubleshooting, and customer service Describe the different facets of information technology, like computer hardware, the Internet, computer software, troubleshooting, and customer service Grasp the fundamentals of computer networking, from modern networking technologies and protocols to an overview of the cloud to practical applications and network troubleshooting Apply infrastructure service management techniques that keep all organizations up and running, like managing and configuring servers, managing cloud resources, and using industry tools to manage computers, user information, and user productivity Describe a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices, including how to safeguard data, types of network security solutions, and how to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team General Topics: Troubleshooting and customer service Computer networking Linux and Windows operating systems System administration and IT infrastructure services IT security Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 80% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Google Google Data Analytics Certificate (GOOG-0004) Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate (GOOG-0006) Google IT Support Professional Certificate (GOOG-0001) Google Project Management Certificate (GOOG-0003) Google U.S. Software Engineer Apprenticeship Program (GOOG-0005) Google UX Design Certificate (GOOG-0002) View All Courses Page Content