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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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Introduction to the PC and Information Technology
Course Aims
This course shows readers the basic functions required to operate a personal computer. Readers will learn to operate the Desktop, organise files and folders, customise Windows, use basic text and graphics editors and print documents. |
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Table of Contents
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Introduction to the PC
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Basic Concepts of Information Technology
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The Components of a Computer
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Operating Systems and Computer Programs
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Basic Units of Data Storage
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Graphical User Interfaces
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Applications and the Use of Computers
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Systems Encountered Every Day
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IT and Society
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The Impact of the Increased Use of Computers
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The "Information Society"
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Use and Care of Computer Equipment
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Security, Copyright and the Law
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Data Protection and Privacy
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Uninterruptible Power Supply
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Hardware and Systems Software and Ergonomics
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Computer Speed and Capacity
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Information Networks
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What is Needed to Connect to the Internet and Use E-mail?
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Local Area Network Structure
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Glossary
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