South Carolina IT Fundamentals

South Carolina IT Fundamentals introduces students to the foundational concepts, skills, and practices that define the information technology field. Students explore cybersecurity principles, cryptography, operating systems, networking, data management, and introductory programming, developing both technical knowledge and professional readiness. Through hands-on labs, projects, and real-world scenarios, students build the skills needed to troubleshoot systems, protect data, and communicate effectively as IT professionals. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to pursue industry certifications, further CS coursework, and careers across the computing disciplines.