Western Governors University Courses

Network and Security Foundations

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This course introduces the components of a computer network and the concept and role of communication protocols. The course covers widely used categorical classifications of networks, as well as network topologies, physical devices, and layered abstracti…

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• 9-10 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Information Technology Foundations

Information Technology Foundations examines IT as a discipline and its various roles and functions. The course covers IT disciplines including systems and services, network and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT.…

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• 9-10 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Scripting and Programming Foundations

This course is an introduction to programming theory, covering basic elements such as variables, data types, flow control, and design concepts. The course is language-agnostic in nature, ending in a survey of languages and introduces the distinction betw…

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• 9-10 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Information Technology

It is forecasted that the need for IT professionals will continue to rapidly grow as technology continues to evolve at such incredible rates. IT jobs are in high demand particularly within non-tech sectors such as professional services, manufacturing, an…

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• 9-10 hours a week, 22 weeks long
• $554.00
• 3 courses