Providing Computer & IT Support To The Midlands & Worcestershire
Summary:

This course provides an overview of computer hardware and software, networking, and the use of computers in a number of everyday applications.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• System Performance – Unwanted messages, Malicious programs, Infiltration, Hoaxes.
• Information Security - Identity / Authentication, Confidentiality, Identify Theft.
• Technology Security - Networks, Connectivity, Portable Devices.
• Guidelines and Procedures - Gudelines and procedures, Privacy.
• Data Security - Security, Backups, Storage.

Topics:

• Information technology
• Understanding computer types
• Main parts of a personal computer
• Computer performance
• Input and output
• Computer storage devices
• Software
• Types of software
• Systems development
• Networks
• The electronic world
• Health, safety, and environment
• Security
• Copyright and the law