IT Essentials

Education facts

Code: DI2018

This course provides a basic understanding of the structure, functionality, and use of computers. Through an overview of different computer systems, including workstations, embedded systems, virtual machines, and cloud solutions, students gain insight into how modern IT environments are structured and used. The course also covers the importance of operating systems and their role in computer usage. Students will gain practical experience with Linux and Windows, including installation, configuration, and customization of user environments. Furthermore, the course focuses on installing and configuring commonly used server software, as well as on basic administrative tasks such as service management, user administration, and backup procedures. In addition, troubleshooting methods are introduced, equipping students with essential skills to identify and resolve technical issues in IT systems. Through a combination of theoretical and practical components, the course offers a broad, in-depth understanding of computer and system administration, providing an important foundation for further studies and professional work in IT.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements (with the exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades) + English 6, Mathemathics 2a or 2b or 2c. Or: English level 2, Mathematics level 2a or level 2b or level 2c.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• IT Essentials

  Halmstad University

  Halmstad

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %