Introduction to Software, Programming, and Databases
There are many types of software and understanding software can be overwhelming. This course aims to help you understand more about the types of software and how to manage software from an information technology (IT) perspective. This course will help you understand the basics of software, cloud computing, web browsers, development and concepts of software, programming languages, and database fundamentals. After completing this course, you will have a better understanding of software processes, and you’ll be more confident in your understanding of using and securing your applications.
In this course, you’ll learn about software that ranges from the operating system running on your mobile phone to the applications that run databases on your computer at work. You’ll also begin to understand more about installing and managing web browsers, using extensions and plug-ins, and keeping web browsers secure and updated.
Additionally, you’ll see how cloud-based technologies can help businesses create and deploy applications more quickly. This course will also teach you about the development and delivery of software and applications. By the end of the course, you’ll understand simple programming concepts and types, and you’ll become more familiar with the fundamentals of database management.
Classify, install, configure and manage software including mobile platforms
Discuss cloud computing and web browser concepts
Explain software development models, techniques, and concepts
Describe fundamental database management concepts
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Computing Platforms and Software Applications
Week 2
Fundamentals of Web Browsers, Applications, and Cloud Computing
Week 3
Basics of Programming
Week 4
Database Fundamentals
Week 5
Final Quiz
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Reviews
This course really helped me to gain new knowledge about software, programming and databases. Video lessons are so nice.
excellent introductory concepts to software, programming and databases.......thank you IBM for putting together this wonderful and enlightening course.............
In some questions correct answers are not provided in the course ,respected instructor please check answer key
Very intense course! I've learned quite a bit. A lot of things became clearer for me when it comes to data and programming. I've found that I like it more than before.
