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An Introduction To Computers

Feeling lost when it comes to computer terminology would you like a little more insight into the way computers are constructed and the part each component plays in its day to day working life

Target Audience
Teaching Approach
Course Objectives
Course Content



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TARGET AUDIENCE :

This workshop is designed for people who would like a little more insight into the way computers are constructed and the part each component plays in its day to day working life. This workshop will help to take out some of the confusion surrounding computers.

Explanation of some common terminology is given, and new users and people buying their first PC will find this workshop especially useful.


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TEACHING APPROACH :

The teaching approach contains a mix of lectures & practical work. For the most part delegates are able to work at a pace, which best suits, them with emphasis being placed upon quality rather than quantity.


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COURSE OBJECTIVES :

This course is ideal if you would like to increase their PC knowledge and have a better understanding of how it works and what it does. If you sometimes feel helpless and frustrated by your PC and you feel that it is time that you took control. If you are always having to call one of the 'experts' to come and sort out a problem. If you are a first time PC user or you manage PC users.


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COURSE CONTENTS :

  • History of the Computer
  • How do Computers work?
  • Operating systems
  • Software Applications
  • Main Components of a Computer
  • Data Storage
  • Components of the system unit
  • The hard disk drive
  • Floppy disk drives & capacities, write protecting & formatting
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Ports for connecting External Devices
  • Keyboards, Mouse and Monitors (Control and Alt Keys)
  • Computer Peripherals
  • Different types of printers
  • Modems
  • Scanners
  • Network Cards
  • Local Area Networks (LAN)
  • File servers and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
  • Workstations
  • CD Roms
  • Tape Backup Units



Critical Skills (UK) LTD
Tapton Park Innovation Centre
Brimington Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0TZ
Tel : +44 (0) 1246 557 873
Fax : +44 (0) 1246 230 055
information@critical-skills.co.uk