What You’ll Learn:
- Set up a computer workstation and use basic software applications
- Understand the functions and types of devices used within a computer system
- Apply basic computer maintenance and support principles
- Understand some principles of software and database development
- Configure computers and mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the internet
- Identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks
Course Outline:
- Module 1: Using Computers:
- Unit 1: Common Computing Devices
- Unit 2: Using a Workstation
- Unit 3: Using an OS
- Unit 4: Managing an OS
- Unit 5: Troubleshooting and Support
- Module 2: Using Apps and Databases:
- Unit 1: Using Data Types and Units
- Unit 2: Using Apps
- Unit 3: Programming and App Development
- Unit 4: Using Databases
- Module 3: Using Computer Hardware:
- Unit 1: System Components
- Unit 2: Using Device Interfaces
- Unit 3: Using Peripheral Devices
- Unit 4: Using Storage Devices
- Unit 5: Using File Systems
- Module 4: Using Networks:
- Unit 1: Networking Concepts
- Unit 2: Connecting to a Network
- Unit 3: Secure Web Browsing
- Unit 4: Using Shared Storage
- Unit 5: Using Mobile Devices
- Module 5: Security Concepts:
- Unit 1: Security Concerns
- Unit 2: Using Best Practices
- Unit 3: Using Access Controls
- Unit 4: Behavioral Security Concepts