Introduction to Computer Science: History, Hardware, and Applications
The objective of this e-learning course is to familiarize you with the main concepts related to computer science that you encounter in both your personal and professional life. After a brief introduction to the history of computing, you will discover the main hardware components that make up a computer. We will then present the main operating systems currently available, as well as the most commonly used everyday applications. Finally, we will discuss issues related to data protection on the Internet.
Objective: By the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the main concepts related to computer science.
Prerequisites: None required.
Target audience: Anyone wishing to become familiar with the main concepts related to computer science in a personal or professional context.
$149.00
The World of Computing – Introduction and Essential Concepts
Video: This module includes a 1 hour and 35 minute video.
Introduction
• History of computing
• Key figures in computing
• Computing today
Hardware
• Computers
• Mobile devices
• Servers and networks
• Connected devices
Operating Systems
• Windows
• MacOS
• Linux
• iOS
• Android
Productivity Applications
• Office suites
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation software
• Online storage spaces
• Graphic design and video
• Business applications
Internet and Communication Tools
• The web
• Browsers
• Search engines
• Email software and webmail
• Instant messaging applications
• Chat and video conferencing applications
• Social networks
• Data and privacy protection on the Internet
Introduction to Computing – Windows 11, Word 2021, Excel 2021, Outlook 2021, and Microsoft Edge
Book: This module includes a digital course manual.
• Windows environment
• Applications
• Windows and interface management
• Word interface
• Documents
• Text entry/selection/editing
• Text formatting
• Page setup and printing
• Tables
• Excel interface
• Workbooks
• Navigation and selection
• Data entry and editing
• Simple calculations
• Sheets, rows, and columns
• Data and cell formatting
• Page setup and printing
• Charts
• Viewing folders and files
• File and folder management
• OneDrive: online storage space
• Sending and receiving messages with Outlook
• Internet browser: Microsoft Edge
- length
- 8h00
- Producer(s)
- Technologia
The objective of this e-learning course is to familiarize you with the main concepts related to computer science that you encounter in both your personal and professional life. After a brief introduction to the history of computing, you will discover the main hardware components that make up a computer. We will then present the main operating systems currently available, as well as the most commonly used everyday applications. Finally, we will discuss issues related to data protection on the Internet.
Objective: By the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the main concepts related to computer science.
Prerequisites: None required.
Target audience: Anyone wishing to become familiar with the main concepts related to computer science in a personal or professional context.