WandaPrep Academy · IT Crash Course

IT Beginners
Crash Course

Build the confidence needed to start your IT Career journey — four weeks, eight modules, zero jargon. The guided “Day 0” programme for career changers.

Course Modules

8 modules

Format

4 wks Self-paced

Tuition

£99 one-time

Start Date

19 Nov 2026

What do I need to get started

A computer (Windows, macOS or Linux)

A stable internet connection

Your curiosity and commitment

Crash Course Curriculum

Four Weeks, One Foundation

A guided 4-week foundation covering 8 modules — the essential skills you need before starting any roadmap.

Week 1

Operating System Types

Windows, macOS & Linux compared
Mobile operating systems
Settings & system preferences
Installing & updating software

Week 1

File & System Management

Folders, paths & file types
Naming & organizing conventions
Search & find on any OS
Cloud storage vs local storage

Week 2

Application Types

Mobile vs web vs desktop apps
Installing & managing apps safely
App permissions
Productivity vs utility software

Week 2

VS Code Fundamentals

Installing & setting up VS Code
Opening, editing & saving files
The integrated terminal
Useful extensions

Week 3

Web Concepts

Browsers & how pages load
HTTP vs HTTPS
What an API actually is
Cookies & basic privacy

Week 3

Corporate Comms Tools

Zoom & video call etiquette
Slack channels & threads
Microsoft Teams basics
Async communication norms

Week 4

Email & Calendar

Writing a professional email
Inbox organization & filters
Scheduling & invites
Time zones done right

Week 4

Account & Password Security

Strong passwords & password managers
Multi-factor authentication
Spotting phishing attempts
Device & account hygiene

Why Choose WandaPrep

A guided, jargon-free foundation that makes IT click — before you commit to any long roadmap.

Zero Jargon, Ever

Plain-English teaching that demystifies tech speak so nothing feels out of reach.

Hands-On From Lesson One

You'll be clicking, typing and trialling tools from the very first lesson — no theory-only modules.

A Real On-Ramp to Tech

Four weeks of paired content and tutorials that genuinely bridge you into the Fundamentals Bootcamp.

Get Started Today

The guided “Day 0” programme for career changers. Four weeks, eight modules, hands-on labs — before you start any roadmap above.

Start Date

19 Nov 2026

Format

Self-paced

+ live kickoff

Duration

4 weeks