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IT & Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Two-Day Evening Workshop

Ready to start exploring a career in IT and cybersecurity? This two-day workshop introduces you to the building blocks of understanding hardware, software, and the networks that power work forward.  

You’ll walk away with a clear picture of what IT and cybersecurity professionals do, essential IT knowledge, hands-on skills for configuring and troubleshooting systems, and cybersecurity best practices.  

 
IT / CYBERSECURITY | AVAILABLE ONLINE

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$350 USD

  • Hands-on practice
  • Live instruction
  • Learn how to configure various operating systems
  • Learn application and software troubleshooting strategies
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Workshop Dates

If you don’t see a time that works for you, check back again soon—we’re always adding new workshops to the calendar.
Keep in mind, registration closes 24 hours before the workshop start date.

OnlineNew York City
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May 19 - May 22

Mon: 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Wed: 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

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May 19 - May 22

Mon: 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Wed: 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Who’s this for?

This workshop is for you if…

  • You’re a complete beginner interested in exploring the IT and cybersecurity fields.
  • You want to start building hands-on IT and cybersecurity skills and see if this career path interests you.
  • You’re considering pursuing an industry certification and want to gain a solid foundational understanding.
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technical requirements

To participate in this workshop, make sure you’re set up for success. Here’s what you need:

  • The latest operating system (Windows 11, or one of the two most recent macOS releases).
  • Zoom desktop app downloaded to your computer.
  • Google Chrome (latest version).
  • A free Gmail/Google account.
  • Second monitor (helpful, but not required).
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Key Takeaways

You’ll leave this workshop with confidence in:

Fundamental IT knowledge

Understand essential concepts in mobile devices, networking, and hardware components, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting techniques.

Operating system and software proficiency

Gain skills in installing and configuring various operating systems, alongside effective troubleshooting strategies for applications and software issues.

Security and best practices

Learn about common security threats, best practices for device and data protection, and operational procedures that enhance IT support efficiency.

SHOW OFF YOUR NEW SKILLS

Complete your workshop, get your badge, and add it to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your new skills to your network—and potential employers.
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Workshop agenda  

Learn the “what” and “why” of hardware and the role it plays in computing. Dive into different hardware components, including peripherals and ports.
Learn the “what” and “why” of software and the role it plays in computing. Learn which operating systems are responsible for communicating with a device's hardware, managing the file system, interpreting user input, and handling applications.
Learn the “what” and “why” of networking. Explore the history of the internet, along with the basic mechanism used to create common networks such as MAC and IP addresses.
Explore wireless network devices and the technologies used to secure those devices.
Dive into the different IoT devices used in business environments, like door access, camera security, digital signage, and VoIP phones.

Be first in line to level up your IT and cybersecurity skills

Join our waitlist today to get first access to IT and cybersecurity training, plus an exclusive discount on our IT & Cybersecurity Fundamentals Workshop.

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Next Steps

QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

We get it, sometimes life gets in the way. If you’re unable to attend a workshop you signed up for, let us know at least a week before the start date and you’ll get a full refund. If you need to cancel within one week of the workshop, you’ll be eligible for a credit to transfer to the next session. Reach out to help@ga.co if you need to cancel or reschedule a workshop.
Look out for an email one day before, and one hour before the workshop with the Zoom link and workshop materials. If you don’t see the email, check your spam folder or reach out to help@generalassemb.ly and we’ll make sure you’re set up.
Our workshops are split into two evening sessions that are each three hours long. Workshops typically take place on a Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday, from 3–6 p.m. PT/6–9 p.m. ET.
Don’t worry, we know life can be hectic—and unpredictable. If you can only make one session, you'll still have access to the recordings for the entire workshop that you can reference at any time.
You bet—we want you to continue practicing and referencing the things you learned long after your workshop ends. You should receive the recording and any in-class materials within one week of your workshop via email.
We don’t think access to education (especially education you’ve paid for) should ever be cut off, so all of our workshop recordings are available indefinitely—you can revisit the content as often as you want, for as long as you need.
YES. We love this for you. If you enroll in a short course within six months, or a bootcamp within one year of your workshop, you can apply what you paid for the workshop toward your course. Talk to an Admissions Specialist to learn more about this—no strings attached.
Think of free classes as the “sample spoon.” No cost, no commitment, and you can try as many flavors as you want. Free classes are two hours long and hosted in a Zoom webinar where participant audio/video is automatically off, and interaction is contained within Zoom chat and Q&A functions. Workshops, on the other hand, are more like the “single scoop.” It costs a little, but you get a lot more. Workshops are six hours of live instruction hosted in a Zoom meeting room where participants can share audio/video and interact live with instructors and classmates.
1 REFUND POLICY
We understand that, sometimes, plans change. If you can no longer make it to a class or workshop, please email us at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given to cancellations made within a week of the class or workshop.

2 COMMUNITY CODE OF CONDUCT
Your registration for or attendance at any General Assembly offering indicates your agreement to abide by this Community Code of Conduct policy and its terms.
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