Introduction
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Introduction
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7

Basic Concepts of IT:

Course Code: ECDLLSL01

Duration: 1day

 

Course aimed at:

This course is aimed at those requiring an introduction to the PC and information technology.

 

Previous knowledge required:

None. This course is designed for users who are new to working with computers and IT.

 

Course Contents:

An Introduction to the PC

  • What is a computer?
  • Why Have a PC?
  • How the PC Works

 

Hardware Explained

  • Input Hardware
  • Process Hardware
  • Storage Devices
  • Output Hardware
  • Other Optional Devices
  • Peripheral Devices

 

Networking Explained

  • What is a Network?
  • Workgroups
  • Network Basics
  • Security
  • Layout

 

Types of PC Available

 

Software

  • What is Software?
  • Systems Software?
  • What is a Directory?
  • Types of Application Software
  • Systems Development

The Internet and E-mail

  • Internet Addressing
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Newsgroups
  • Browsing Web Pages
  • Searching the World Wide Web
  • Overview of Electronic Mail
  • The Telephone Network in Computing

 

Computers in Today's Society

 

IT and Society

  • Information Society
  • The Year 2000
  • Electronic Commerce

 

A Healthy and Safe Workplace

  • A Good Working Environment
  • Ergonomics and Good Practice

 

Security, Copyright and the Law

  • Data Security
  • Computer Viruses
  • Copyright
  • Data Protection Act