IT is everywhere—powering businesses, driving innovation, and shaping the way we live and work. But to truly understand IT, you need to start at the beginning: hardware. Every piece of software, every network, and every cloud system runs on physical components that process and store data.

In this course, we take a foundational approach, introducing the core concepts of IT while focusing on hardware—the essential building blocks of computing. Explore the essential role of hardware in IT, from how computers process data to how processors execute tasks and memory impacts performance. Understand the key factors that determine a computer’s speed, the differences between memory and storage, the various types of peripherals, and how all components are connected within a system to form a complete IT infrastructure.

Foundations of Information Systems
Understand the role of information systems as the core of modern organizations, combining technology, processes and people to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Understanding IT from the Ground Up
This course covers all the fundamental concepts necessary to understand the basics of hardware. From data representation and processing to storage and connectivity, every essential topic is tackled in a structured and clear way.

A Course for Everyone
This course is designed to be very accessible, regardless of background or experience. Concepts are explained in a structured and understandable way, ensuring anyone can follow along and build a strong foundation in IT hardware.

Comprehensive Learning Experience
Gain access to over 20 video lessons designed for clear, structured learning. Reinforce your knowledge with Q\&A sessions after each topic, leading to a final assessment. Score 80% or higher to earn a TMC Certificate and validate your expertise.

With a license on The Master Channel, you don’t just get access to this course — you unlock our entire learning library.

It includes a broad selection of trainings on topics such as business processes, analysis, data, service design, project management, and soft skills.

The platform is designed to help organizations strengthen their business and digital transformation capabilities — flexible, up-to-date, and immediately applicable in practice.

All e-learnings are in English and come with subtitles in English, Dutch, German, and French.

Business Analyst, Functional Analyst, Process Analyst, Data Analyst, Product Owner, Consultant, Solution Architect, Project Manager