ECDL/ICDL 4 Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology (IT) - Computers and IT


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Overview/Description
To explain the main concepts of IT, networks, and the components of a personal computer. Note: the exercise items included with this ECDL-approved training are not ECDL certification tests. See www.ecdl.com for further details.

Target Audience
End users wanting to become familiar with IT concepts; end users wanting to attain competency in the use of computers; end users wanting to attain an ECDL or ICDL certification or equivalent; staff of businesses and public bodies needing to attain certification in computer proficiency; university or other students needing to attain a basic IT qualification; staff of public bodies or organizations seeking to reskill themselves for the technology-based workplace; staff at universities, schools, or other training centers teaching computer literacy skills

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.7

Lesson Objectives

ECDL/ICDL 4 Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology (IT) - Computers and IT

  • identify the roles of different types of computers in IT.
  • identify the functions of the main parts of a personal computer and recognize the factors that affect computer performance.
  • recognize the functions of different types of input, output, and storage devices.
  • distinguish between different types of software and identify the stages of software development.
  • identify the functions of different computer components, and determine the most appropriate hardware and software in a given scenario.
  • identify the functions of different types of information networks.
  • identify why the Internet is used for shopping and communicating.
  • determine the functions of different types of information networks.
  • Course Number:
    208386_eng