IT Beginners Crash Course
Build the confidence needed to start your IT Career journey
Our mentors are experienced engineers and technical professionals helping learners build practical skills in Cloud, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Security and AI.
The Roadmap
Four weeks, one foundation
A gentle, structured progression — each week builds directly on the last.
WEEK 1
Your Computer
- Operating system types
- File & system management
WEEK 2
Your Tools
- Application types
- VS Code fundamentals
WEEK 3
The Web & Work
- Web concepts
- Corporate comms tools
WEEK 4
Staying Organized
- Email & calendar
- Account & password security
Join Our November Cohort
Join the November 5th Cohort. High-intensity mentorship, real-world scale. Only 25 seats remain.
The Curriculum
Pick a week, then tap a module
Every module pairs short notes with a guided hands-on lab.
Get comfortable with the machine itself before anything else.
Operating System Types
- Windows, macOS & Linux compared
- Mobile operating systems
- Settings & system preferences
- Installing & updating software
File & System Management
- Folders, paths & file types
- Naming & organizing conventions
- Search & find on any OS
- Cloud storage vs local storage
Start using the tools you’ll rely on every day.
Application Types
- Mobile vs. web vs. desktop apps
- Installing & managing apps safely
- App permissions
- Productivity vs. utility software
VS Code
- Installing & setting up VS Code
- Opening, editing & saving files
- The integrated terminal
- Useful extensions
Understand how the internet actually works — and how workplaces communicate.
Web Concepts
- Browsers & how pages load
- HTTP vs HTTPS
- What an API actually is
- Cookies & basic privacy
Corporate Comms
- Zoom & video call etiquette
- Slack channels & threads
- Microsoft Teams basics
- Async communication norms
Get organized and lock things down before you move on.
Email & Calendar
- Writing a professional email
- Inbox organization & filters
- Scheduling & invites
- Time zones done right
Account & Password Security
- Strong passwords & password managers
- Multi-factor authentication
- Spotting phishing attempts
- Device & account hygiene
THOUSANDS TRUST WANDAPREP
Why Choose WandaPrep Academy?
Built specifically for people who’ve never worked a desk job before — not repurposed corporate training.
Zero Jargon, Ever
Every term is explained in plain language the first time it's used, with a relatable analogy — never assumed knowledge.
Hands-On From Lesson One
Each module pairs short notes with a guided lab, so you build real muscle memory instead of just reading about it.
A Real On-Ramp to Tech
This crash course feeds directly into WandaPrep's Fundamentals Bootcamp and specialist tracks — Cloud, Security, DevOps, and more.
HOW IT WORKS
Start Learning in 3 Simple Steps
Explore Curriculum
Review all 8 modules and see exactly what you'll be able to do by the end — no surprises, no prerequisites.
Enroll & Pay
Reserve your seat for £99 and get instant access to your course dashboard ahead of the Oct 5, 2026 start date.
Access Live Class
Join your cohort's live kickoff session, then move through self-paced modules and labs at your own speed.
PRICING
One Course, One Simple Price
No tiers, no upsells — everything you need to get started, in a single enrollment.
IT BASICS CRASH COURSE
£99
- All 8 modules, notes & labs
- Downloadable lab resources
- Live cohort kickoff session
- Self-paced, lifetime access
- On-ramp into Fundamentals Bootcamp
GET STARTED
IT Beginners Crash Course
The guided “Day 0” programme for career changers — six foundations taught properly, with paired content and hands-on tutorials for each topic, before you start any roadmap above.
- Operating systems
- Application types
- Web concepts
- File & system management
- IDEs & VS Code
- Corporate communication tools
Start date
November 5, 2026
Format
Self-paced + live kickoff
Duration
4 weeks · 8 modules
Price
£99 (was £149)
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