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Computing Fundamentals - IC3 Training Solution

Course Code: DED3211-G
School: Distance-Education.org

Course Materials Available: 0 Days Estimated Hours to Complete Course: 24

Description

PIN code provided for this course allows unlimited on-line access for 90 days. This covers the skills outlined in the Computer Fundamentals portion of the IC3 certification examination. It teaches the student to recognize different computer types, common hardware components, and basic types and needs of software.

It also explains how software and hardware interact, such as the operating system`s role in the booting process. Students will learn how to install software, find help, change basic system settings, and format disks. Additionally, this section covers how to use files, folders, and other Desktop objects on a Windows system, as well as how to customize the Windows operating system.


Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Recognize computer components and peripheral devices, such as the CPU, monitor, and drives
  • Understand operating systems
  • Understand software and how it handles data
  • Identify different types of software, such as word processing and Web browsing
  • Customize the Desktop and manipulate Desktop items
  • Manage files and folders
  • Scroll, move, size and close windows.


Assessment

Student performance is assessed by cumulative training time, number of lessons completed and, where tests are available, the percent correct. Many courses also have a pre- and post-test where the pre-test will automatically assign only the lessons needed to achieve course mastery.

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Instructor

Patrick Grady is an award-winning online course developer, and has a varied background, which includes technical writing, instructional design, education, and corporate training. Patrick implements his own diverse knowledge and unique set of skills to creating informative, engaging online courses with a strong focus on positive educational outcomes. He has taught online courses in a number of areas, including: Computing Fundamentals - IC3 Training Solution.

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