Every operative starts here. This is your entry into the Core — the core knowledge that
everything else at ShadowStack is built on. You'll learn the language of computing, the parts
that make a machine run, and the fundamentals that separate someone who uses a computer from
someone who understands one.
What's inside
01
Introduction to IT
Core terms, concepts, and the foundations of how information technology works.
02
Desktop Activity
Hands-on: identify the key components of a desktop computer and what each one does.
03
Motherboard Activity
Go deeper into the board that ties a system together — slots, sockets, and connections.
04
End of Course Quiz
Prove what you've learned and lock in your XP. Pass it to complete the course.
What to expect
Earn XP
Every lesson and activity rewards experience that levels you up and climbs the leaderboard.
Hands-on
Interactive activities, not just reading — you learn by doing the work yourself.
Self-paced
Move through the sections in your own time. Your progress is saved as you go.