Learn to Use: General Computer Theory

Our Online courses support personal and professional development for just about any learner. The courses use a rigorous set of criteria that includes; quality content, extensive interactivity, appealing graphics, a consistent course interface and interspersed questions that combine to make learning fun, interesting and effective. This course is ideal for novices and experienced users alike giving a good understanding of the fundamantal principles of Computing Theory.  It will help demystify the "way things work" enabling you to concentrate on working on what you want to rather than spend time having to solve problems.

General Concepts What is "Hardware", "Software" and IT? Types of computers Main parts of a computer Computer performance Hardware CPU Memory types Memory sizes Input devices Output devices Input/Output devices Storage Formatting a disc Software Types of software Operating System software Application software Graphical User Interface Systems Development Cycle Information Networks What are LAN's & WAN's? Group working What is an intranet? What is an extranet Using the Internet What is the World Wide Web? The telephone Network in Computing Terminology

The Use of IT in Everyday life When a computer might be more appropriate than a person Computer Applications in Business Computer applications in Government Computer Applications in Healthcare Computer Applications in Education Computers in the home Teleworking Electronic mail E-commerce Purchasing online Health & Safety & Environment Ergonomics Health issues Safety precautions Recycling Saving paper Security Information security Privacy & Passwords Backing up data Possible implications form theft of equipment Computer viruses Preventing and curing viruses Adopting good practices to prevent infection Copyright & the Law Understanding of software copyright How Copyright affects how you use and distribute materials Checking Product ID numbers and Understanding Licensing terms Data Protection Legislation