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