COURSE DESCRIPTION

This program intends to equip learners with a wide range of software, technical, and technological ICT skills required in the industry at the Certificate level. On Completion of this course, the student is expected to develop and apply ICT solutions to solve practical business issues. This program empowers Learners to use skills gained through the use of technology in managing and supporting business-related computer systems. 

Program Goals

• To develop ICT specialists capable of providing ICT business solutions.
• To develop professionals with high-quality ICT knowledge and skills so as to take care of ICT business-related matters.
• To build and develop ICT solutions so as to enhance business and organizational efficiency.
• To develop analytical and logical thinking, problem-solving, communication skills, and teamwork.

Learning Outcomes

• Plan and implement computer applications in the ICT industry.
• Use Information Communication  Technology effectively in the work environment to analyze, identify and define organization requirements and opportunities.
• Design, install and manage computer networked systems.
• Analyze the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, and policy issues.

Content

Part One: Windows installation, Disk management

After installation partition of disk.

Information processing cycle

Data

• Information
• Components of computer
  • Software.
    • System Software
    • Application Software
      • How to differentiate between setup and a file using file extension
      • How to install a software
      • Downloading any software from www.getintopc.com
      • How to uninstall a software from control panel
  • Hardware
    • Input and Output devices
• Windows management
  • Wallpaper
  • Background
  • Settings options
    • Themes
    • password
  • Control panel options
• Printer settings and printing
• File and folder management

1. Create, move, copy, rename, difference between files and folder
2. Copy information from external sources like Pendrives, Memory cards, Smart phones, external drive etc.

PART TWO

• Internet.

1. How to connect to the internet using routers, modem, mobile hotspot, lan cables etc.
2. Features of web browser, technologies used to access the internet
3. Browsing the web pages using hyperlinks
4. Accessing information using website
5. Search engines (Google, Yohoo, Bing etc)
6. Searching for information using file extensions like pdf, jpg, doc etc.

• Creating email (Gmail)

1. Signup, login, send message, read message, reply etc

• Keyboard skills - Mavis beacon style

• Microsoft package

1. Word - interface
2. Excel - interface plus examples
3. PowerPoint
4. Access

PART THREE

• Introduction to graphic design using photoshop.
• Introduction to networking, cable termination, sharing of files and internet connectivity.
• Introduction to computer programming concept.