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IT Management / IT Basics
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IT knowledge for non-IT people

The crash course with valuable background knowledge on all important technologies
Online
2 days
German
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€ 1.290,-
plus VAT.
€ 1.535,10
incl. VAT.
Booking number
42308
Venue
Online
5 dates
€ 1.290,-
plus VAT.
€ 1.535,10
incl. VAT.
Booking number
42308
Venue
Online
5 dates
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Digital technologies permeate all areas of our professional and private lives. Those who understand IT can better understand developments, communicate more confidently and make more informed decisions. This training teaches non-IT specialists the most important basics of information technology - in a compact, practical and easy-to-understand way. From hardware and software to networks, data, AI and IT security, you will learn about the concepts behind the buzzwords of the digital world. This will give you the knowledge you need to work confidently with IT professionals and competently support digital projects.
Contents

1. understand computers 

  • Evolution and functioning of computers.
  • Analog vs. digital systems. 
  • 0/1 logic, bits and bytes. 
  • Interfaces and their significance. 

2. hardware 

  • CPU, RAM, IC, HDD, SSD.
  • GPUs and AI systems.

3. fundamental IT principles 

  • Coding and digitization.
  • Encryption and security. 
  • virtualization.

4. software 

  • Web apps and SaaS.
  • Big data and databases. 
  • GUIs, operating systems, frontend & backend. 
  • Programming: Python vs. C/C++. 

5. cloud technologies 

  • Basics: Public, private & hybrid cloud. 
  • Typical applications: Storage, software, collaboration. 
  • Opportunities: scalability, flexibility, costs. 
  • Risks: Data protection, dependencies, security. 

6. IT architecture 

  • Development of modern IT systems. 
  • Interfaces & APIs. 
  • Importance for scalability, maintainability & security. 

7. development and processes 

  • Algorithms and their significance. 
  • Test and documentation dilemma. 
  • Agile methods & Scrum. 
  • Version control with Git/GitHub. 

8. applications in everyday life and business 

  • File formats and open source. 
  • Data protection & data security. 

9. networks & IT security 

  • Internet, IP addresses and TCP. 
  • WLAN, Server & Clients. 
  • Cyber security: hacking, malware. 
  • IoT and Citrix. 

10. data & AI 

  • Data formats and data science. 
  • Big data and machine learning. 
  • AI & chatbots in use. 
Your benefit
  • You understand the basics of hardware, software, networks and data.
  • You can classify technical terms and contexts and communicate better with experts experts. 
  • You will gain a broad basic knowledge to support digital projects and make well-founded decisions. 
  • You will learn from practical examples how IT works in everyday life and business. 
trainer
Hubertus Andreas Munz
Methods

The training is conducted online with a maximum of 12 participants via Zoom.
The trainers convey the content clearly using examples, interactive exercises and discussions.
In your online learning environment, you will find supplementary materials, downloads and services to help you consolidate what you have learned. 

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Recommended for

This training is aimed at specialists and managers without an in-depth IT background who wish to acquire a solid understanding of IT fundamentals. The course is particularly suitable for:
 

  • Employees from specialist departments who work closely with IT teams. 
  • project managers who oversee IT projects.
  • Managers who make decisions in the digital environment.
  • Anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of digital technologies.
Start dates and details

Form of learning

Learning form

19.1.2026
Online
Places free
Implementation secured
Online
Places free
Implementation secured
21.4.2026
Online
Places free
Implementation secured
Online
Places free
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22.10.2026
Online
Places free
Implementation secured
Online
Places free
Implementation secured
Do you have questions about training?
Call us on +49 761 595 33900 or write to us at service@haufe-akademie.de or use the contact form.