Enterprise Computing

What this course is about

Emerging Technologies Foundations introduces you to five major technologies that are reshaping industries and driving global innovation: data, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and quantum computing.

You’ll learn what each technology is, how it works at a foundational level, and why it matters for the future of work. By the end of the course, you’ll have the clarity and confidence to explore which areas interest you most and how to prepare for a career in one of these high-growth fields.

As you complete the course, you’ll also earn certificates and digital credentials that can be added to your resume, LinkedIn profile, and Credly account, helping you showcase your knowledge of emerging tech.

You’ll learn how to:

Understand core concepts behind the five major emerging technologies

Compare how each technology is used across industries

Build foundational knowledge to help guide future learning or career exploration

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of emerging technologies

Define data, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and quantum computing

Explore foundational concepts within each domain

Data

Identify the activities in the five-step data analysis process

Artificial Intelligence

Identify different forms of AI and where they are used

Cloud Computing

Describe the four major cloud service models

Cybersecurity

Determine strategies organizations use to protect systems and data

Quantum Computing

Understand the steps a quantum computer takes to process information

Showcase your learning

Earn certificates and digital credentials

Add them to your resume, LinkedIn, and Credly profile to signal your understanding of emerging technologies