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Course Code | LA99688 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Part Time, Yale – Wed – 18:00-21:00 – 16 weeks |
Department | Digital Technologies, Computing & IT |
Start Date | 21 Feb 2024 |
End Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
Course Overview
This course covers the fundamentals of computer and mobile device hardware and software, and advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an IT professional.
Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install operating systems, and troubleshoot them using software tools and diagnostics.
Upon completion of the IT Essentials v8.0 course, students will be able to perform the following tasks:
● Select the appropriate computer components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.
● Install and configure components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.
● Perform troubleshooting on personal computers.
● Explain how computers communicate on a network.
● Configure devices to communicate on a network.
● Explain how to troubleshoot laptops and other mobile devices.
● Install a printer to meet requirements.
● Describe virtualization and cloud computing.
● Install Windows operating systems.
● Perform management and maintenance of Windows operating systems.
● Explain how to configure, secure, and troubleshoot mobile, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.
● Implement basic host, data, and network security.
● Explain the roles and responsibilities of the IT Professional.
Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install operating systems, and troubleshoot them using software tools and diagnostics.
Upon completion of the IT Essentials v8.0 course, students will be able to perform the following tasks:
● Select the appropriate computer components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.
● Install and configure components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.
● Perform troubleshooting on personal computers.
● Explain how computers communicate on a network.
● Configure devices to communicate on a network.
● Explain how to troubleshoot laptops and other mobile devices.
● Install a printer to meet requirements.
● Describe virtualization and cloud computing.
● Install Windows operating systems.
● Perform management and maintenance of Windows operating systems.
● Explain how to configure, secure, and troubleshoot mobile, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.
● Implement basic host, data, and network security.
● Explain the roles and responsibilities of the IT Professional.
Ongoing assessment via tasks and tutor monitoring, and via examination
Before attending this course, students must have an understanding of computer networks and be a proficient user of a PC. This course provides an appropriate entry point to a future career in technology and assumes some hands-on experience or training but does not assume on-the-job experience.
This course is intended for individuals who are seeking employment as an ICT Technician, Desktop Technician or Network Technician.
£149
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