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Numbers in the Computing World

July 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn different ways for numbers to be represented, how to think with them, and how they get used in computing. We'll be looking at binary, hexadecimal, Base64, and even ASCII.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of computer operations and terms
Familiarity with basic mathematics
Some experience with IT concepts

Related certifications

Computing Fundamentals certificate (ITCA)

Related Job Functions

IT support specialist
Network technician
Data analyst

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Binary Data (6:05)
2. Hex Numbers (7:44)
3. Base64 Numbering (5:57)
4. ASCII (3:27)

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