ECDL, ECDL Advanced & ECDL CAD

GETTING STARTED

• What is Computer Hardware and Software

STORAGE

• Types of Memory
• Random Access Memory (RAM)
• Read-Only Memory (ROM)
• Storage Devices
• Basic Units of Data Storage
• Computer Performance

SOFTWARE

• Operating Systems and Application Software
• Graphical User Interfaces
• Office Systems
• Word processors
• Spreadsheets and databases

INFORMATION NETWORKS

• The Role of Data Communications
• What is a Network?
• Telecommunications in Computing
• Telecommunication Networks
• The Internet
• E-mail

COMPUTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE

• The Benefits and Limitations of Computers

IT AND SOCIETY

• A Changing World
• Health and Safety

SECURITY, COPYRIGHT AND THE LAW

• Use and Care of Computer Equipment
• Switching Off Your Computer
• What to Do if the Computer Crashes
• Resetting your computer
• Stopping Computer Crashes
• Power Cuts
• Computer Breakdown
• Backing Store Security
• Passwords and data encryption
• Protecting Files in Microsoft Word 97
• Computer Viruses
• Virus Protection (or Anti-Virus) Software
• Copyright Data Protection and Privacy

About SquareOne

Any SquareOne course can be tailored to meet the particular requirements of your organisation.  We will be happy to use any of your examples for delegates to ensure that the course is as interesting and relevant as possible.

Course Objectives

This course is aimed at those who have little or no experience of computer or Information Technology in general It is designed to provide a basic introduction to computers, and some of the issues surrounding Information Technology.

Course Details

Duration:    ½ Day

Course Contents

The subjects listed on the left are an outline. If there are any additional subjects you wish to cover, please feel free to call us prior to the course.