Information Technology Fundamentals
Your Future in Information Technology (IT): The Job Landscape course
Resources to explore
If you’re interested in learning more about a career in IT, here are some resources for you to
explore, bookmark, and keep in mind. You will find these helpful if you would like to find out
more about IT and stay in touch with the latest developments in the field. This is a curated
listing. There are many organizations and websites to explore, depending on your interests.
Professional organizations to consider
• ISACA is a global association that provides IT professionals with knowledge,
credentials, training, and community in audit, governance, risk, and privacy. With their
broad membership and certification options, this professional society for IT
professionals provides networking and learning opportunities.
• The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a non-profit that’s
considered one of the IT industry’s top trade associations. It helps people start or grow
their careers in IT by offering many opportunities for professional certifications.
Explore more about working in IT
• What’s It Like to Work in IT - The Scoop from IT Pros by CompTIA offers interviews to
provide an inside look at being an IT professional.
• What Are You Waiting For? 9 Reasons to Work in IT by CompTIA shares reasons you
might want to learn more about IT as a great career option.
• 21 Different Types of IT Careers To Explore by Indeed shares coach advice about the IT
career landscape.
News and blogs to stay current
• ISACA News and Trends provides industry-leading articles, blogs, and podcasts to stay
up to date.
• ZDNet provides the latest global news, analysis, and research on technology trends and
discoveries so professionals are prepared to embrace innovation.
• The Verge is an IT blog for tech enthusiasts. It offers interesting insights into how
technology is changing the world and shaping the future.
• TechRepublic shares breaking IT news, best practices, and more to cover the global
tech market.
Free learning opportunities to build skills
Note: You will need to sign up for a free account for the following online learning opportunities.
• Udemy offers a free, short video-based course called Technical Support Overview,
where you can learn more about beginner IT concepts.
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• edX courses for Information Technology (IT) are trusted educational sources in which
you can audit portions of edX courses for IT professionals for free, with some
limitations.
You can also take advantage of IBM SkillsBuild to power your future in tech with job skills,
courses, digital credentials, and more.
Get a certification
If you’d like to pursue a career in IT, getting an industry-recognized certification can help
accelerate your learning. Here are a few resources to get you started with certifications by
some of the leading providers and some certifications to consider later as your career
progresses:
• CompTIA offers the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification as an introduction to
basic IT knowledge and skills.
• CompTIA offers the CompTIA A+ certification, which is the industry standard for
launching a career in IT. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than
any other IT credential.
• CompTIA also offers the CompTIA Infrastructure Career Pathway, which includes a
series of certifications for CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Cloud+,
and CompTIA Linux+ to cover the skills you will need to build resilient, flexible IT
systems.
• The Cisco Learning Network offers the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
training, exam, and certification as the first step in preparing for a career in IT
technologies.
• The Linux Professional Institute offers the Linux Essentials certificate to show
employers that you have foundational Linux skills.
