An Introduction To The Internet

The primary objective of the course is to introduce those with an elementary knowledge of how to use the Internet effectively for business purposes. No previous experience with using the Internet is necessary

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET

DURATION : ½ Day

TARGET AUDIENCE :

Those with an elementary knowledge of the operation of micro computers who wish to learn how to use the Internet effectively for Business purposes.

TEACHING APPROACH :

A mixture of lectures; practical "Hands-on" and one-to-one work. Critical Skills have chosen to allow only a few delegates per course to ensure individual attention is assured with delegates able to work at a pace that best suits them. The emphasis is on quality rather than quantity. Training is adapted to meet the needs of the individual with all students receiving a comprehensive manual for personal use following the training and to complement the course.

PRE REQUISITES :

Ideally, course delegates will have working knowledge in a windows environment. However, as this course is aimed at individuals with little or no previous knowledge of the Internet this is not essential

COURSE OBJECTIVES :

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to :

1. Have an insight and understand the concepts and principles of the Internet and www (World Wide Web)
2. Understand the naming system used on the Internet
3. Understand the variety of users of the Internet / www
4. Be able to Log-on to the Internet with confidence
5. Be able to create and send mail using electronic mail
6. Be able to manipulate in-coming mail including read, file, delete etc.
7. Be able to navigate / surf the net using two different browsers, Netscape and Internet Explorer.
8. Finely tune search skills to make efficient use of Line Time.
9. Be able to create and use bookmarks for returning to chosen sites.
10. Use cut, copy, paste and send facility to edit information.
11. Understand and use the benefits of the Internet as an Essential Business Tool as we move towards the Millennium.