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Whether you are new to the computers or just want to brush up on your skills, this course provides information technology literacy and basic skills training for learners with limited experience. Course learning outcomes focus on skill development related to basic computer operations and information technology. This course is highly recommended to those who are entering into IT field and for those who want to improve their computer skills in order to enhance their work productivity.
In this course, each numbered section covers related computer skills divided into Learning Activities
Here is the list of topic that will be covered in the course:
Section 1 – Introduction to IT
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True meaning of IT
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Importance of IT
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What is a computer?
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Computer language (0 and 1 concept)
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Quiz and handouts
Section 2 – Computer Components
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Hardware
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Software or operating system
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Application software
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Networking
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Database
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Storage
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Virtualization and Cloud
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Security
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Quiz, handouts and homework
Section 3 – Hardware
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Different types of computers
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RAM and installing RAM
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CPU, CPU cores and sockets
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Installing CPU
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32 vs. 64-bit processing
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Hard disk drive
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Motherboard
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Other internal parts of a computer (Fan, power supply, CDROM etc.
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External components of a computer (Keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer etc.)
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Hardware manufacturers
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Computer comparison with human body
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Quiz, handouts and homework
Section 4 – Operating System
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Types of operating systems
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Function of OS
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Building OS
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CLI vs. GUI operating systems
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Computer boot process
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OS file systems management
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Quiz, handouts and homework
Section 5 – Software
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Software and types of software
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System software
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Application software
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Freeware and shareware
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Open-source software
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BIOS and Accessing
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Program and services
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Quiz and handouts
Section 6 – Networking
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How computers communicate
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IP address (Static vs. DHCP)
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TCP/IP
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Gateway
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Subnet mask
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Computer MAC address
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OSI layer
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OSI vs. TCP/IP
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Protocols and Ports
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Types of Network Devices (Hub, Switch, Modem, Router, Access point)
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How internet works
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Quiz and handouts
Section 7 – Database
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Database introduction
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What is RDBMS?
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What is SQL?
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Top 5 RDBMS using SQL
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Quiz and handouts
Section 8 – Storage
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Computer storage introduction
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How storage is calculated (KB, MB, GB etc.)
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Types of computer storage
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Difference between RAM, SWAP, Virtual Memory, Cache etc.
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Hard Disk and Solid-State drives
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RAID
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Hardware RAID vs. software RAID
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Top data storage vendors
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Quiz and handouts
Section 9 – Virtualization and Cloud
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Introduction to virtualization
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How virtualization works?
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Basic virtualization terms
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Benefits of virtualization
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Difference between virtualization and cloud
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Virtualization technology companies
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VMWare workstation player installation
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Oracle VirtualBox installation
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Setting up virtual machines (VM)
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Quiz and handouts
Section 10 – Security
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Types of security breach
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Types of security threat
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Comparing house security with computer security
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Securing all Operating Systems
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Security implementation tools
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Physical server security
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Application and DB encryption
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Quiz and handouts
Section 11 – Windows Operating Systems Management
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Version of Windows OS
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Download and install Windows
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Windows system access
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File system and description
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User account management
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System resource monitoring
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Windows event logs
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Server manager dashboard
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Check system hardware through device manager
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Roles and features
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Active directory and domain controller
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Quiz and handouts
Section 12 – Linux Operating Systems Management
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Linux distributions
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Download and install Linux (CentOS)
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Accessing Linux
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Download and install Putty client
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Access Linux VM via Putty
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File system structure and description
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File system navigation commands
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Directory listing overview
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Creating files and directories
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System utility commands
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System monitoring commands
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System maintenance commands
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Quiz and handouts
Section 13 – Troubleshooting Concepts
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Follow policies and standards
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Documentation or ticking process
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Patience to work with user and groups
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Quiz and handouts
Section 14 – Additional Resource
Computer Components
Hardware
Operating Systems
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23Welcome to Computer Hardware
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24Different Types of Computers
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25RAM (Random Access Memory)
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26Antistatic Wrist Band
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27Installing RAM
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28CPU, CPU Cores and Sockets
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29Installing CPU
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3032 vs. 64 bit Processing
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31GPU (Graphical Processing Unit)
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32Hard Disk Drive
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33Motherboard
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34Other Internal Parts of a Computer (Fan, Power Supply, CDROM etc.)
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35External Components of a Computer (Keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer etc.)
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36Hardware Manufacturers
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37Computer Comparison with Human Body
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38Most Common Computer Connection (USB)
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39Common Display Interfaces and Cables (VGA, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort & USB-C)
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40Quiz
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41Handouts
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42Homework
Software
Networking
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54Welcome to Computer Software
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55Software and Types of Software
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56System Software
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57Application Software
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58Freeware and Shareware
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59Open-source software
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60Accessing BIOS
When the computer's operating system requires an action from an attached device, the request must go through the computer's BIOS (Basic Input-Output System)
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61Programs and Services
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62Software Management
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63Quiz
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64Handouts
Database
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65Welcome to Networking
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66How Computers Communicate?
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67IP address (Static vs. DHCP)
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68TCP/IP
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69Gateway
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70Subnet Mask
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71Computer MAC Address
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72OSI Layer
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73OSI vs. TCP/IP
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74LAN, MAN and WAN
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75Protocols and Ports
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76Types of Network Devices (Hub, Switch, Modem, Router, Access point)
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77How Internet Works
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78Quiz
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79Handouts