HCT 1020 - Computer Applications - Retail

Clock Hours: 100

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications Microsoft Digital Literacy Certificate

Course Description:
This course is a foundation computer literacy course that will familiarize students with all the essential terminology and basic concepts of computers. Computer Applications covers the basic subjects needed for an understanding of computing, including knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Understand Computing Fundamentals

Learn how to access the features and functions of operating systems
Be able to identify different connectors and ports of a computer
Examine the different types of computers and their hardware
Define service subscription and contract requirements regarding telephone, data, and cellular networks
Learn how to configure and use voice mail
Be able to manage mobile data usage
Use an operating system to find, move, open, and manage files
Be able to navigate a directory
Share files with other users using safe computer practices
Install and configure software and various operating systems
Be able to use messaging applications
Create and use cloud accounts
Identify the need for security and describe risks presented by viruses, malware, hijacking browsers, social engineering, and phishing
Understand how to use anti-virus software
Learn basic troubleshooting techniques
List the types of equipment that can be categorized as “peripheral devices”
Describe the difference between operating system software and application software
Demonstrate that you can use a search engine to locate information on the Web.
Know how the e-mail system works