ECDL/ICDL:
Concepts of Information Technology (IT) v 4.0
Eligible
La Trobe staff, postgraduate & undergraduate students.
Description
This course is one of seven Essential Core Computing Skills that will get you started in using a computer.
By using a computer, you can accomplish many tasks that might be otherwise difficult and time consuming. some of those tasks might include writing a letter, analysing numeric information or maintaining an updated list of client information. However, before you use a computer, you need to understand what it is, how it works and for what purposes it is useful.
Although this training has been approved by the ICDL Foundation (www.icdl.com.au) these exercises are not ICDL certification tests.
When you have successfully completed all seven Essential Core Computing Skills (identified by the course code ICDL), you may apply to Training @ La Trobe for a certificate which will list all seven courses.
Objectives
In this course, you will describe the basic concepts associated with computers and information technology.
Topics
- Course introduction
- Getting started with computers
- Exploring computer hardware
- Exploring computer software
- Describing computer networks
- Describing the use of IT in everyday life
- Promoting a healthy and safe working environment
- Securing information
- Protecting copyright and personal information
- Course follow up
Duration
Estimated time of completion 3 hours & 28 minutes.
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Office Productivity - Computer Basics.
Costs
Staff - Free
Postgraduates - Free
Undergraduates - Free