Workings of the World Wide Web and Internet: Executive Briefing

In the next 30 minutes, you'll explore the Internet and World Wide Web origins, history, inner workings, how they changed the world, the potential, and risks that they pose for your future and future generations.

Tech leaders need a fundamental understanding of the tools and technologies their teams use to build solutions. In this course, Workings of the World Wide Web and Internet: Executive Briefing, you'll learn where, when, and how the Internet and World Wide Web were born and developed, and how they are changing the world. First, you'll explore their origins and fascinating history, dating back all the way to before World War 2. Next, you'll delve into the main elements that make them tick, their core terminology and concepts, and the services that they provide. Then, you'll discover how they fundamentally changed the world, and realize both their benefits and dark side. Finally, you'll learn about the challenges that lay ahead, the immense potential, but also the grave risks that they pose to mankind. When you're finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge to analyze and discuss the Internet and World Wide Web with others, and understand the risks and opportunities for yourself, your family, and organization.