Introduction to Computers (ITC600)
This course allows the student to experience in a very practical way, the computer system, peripheral devices, the Windows environment, directories and folders and the printing environment.
Course Outline
- Definition of the Computer
- Types of Computers
- Guidelines for selecting a PC
- Hardware and Software
- System Application
- Input Devices/Output Devices
- Processing Device (CPU)
- Storage Devices
- Peripheral Devices
- Types of Memory (RAM/ROM)
- Unit of Memory (Bit, Byte, Kb, Mb, Gb, etc.)
- The User Interface
- Introduction to Windows environment
- Working with Directories & Folders
- Managing Files
- Working with Windows Explorer
- The Importance of ‘Backup’ copies of files
- Diagnostic Programs
- Viruses and virus prevention
- Print management
Organisation of Course
One (1) week, Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Certification or Award
NCTI Certificate of Completion.
