Course in Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software
Online USA
Course
DURATION
4 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Key Summary
Did you know that the first electronic computer was called ‘ENAIC’, weighed 27 metric tonnes and occupied an area of 1100 square metres in 1946? This practical computing course explores the history and evolution of computers. We compare various hardware and software components and explain how to use them. We then show you how to protect your PC from viruses. Sign up to gain a practical understanding of the fundamentals of computers.
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- Module 1: Fundamentals of Computer Hardware
- Module 2: Computer Software and Security
- Module 3: Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- List various hardware and software devices
- Explain the role of the central processing unit (CPU)
- Summarise the evolution of computers and identify the main contributors to the field of computer science
- Recall the key components of an operating system
- Discuss corrective maintenance and its cyber security objectives
- Explain the ‘CIA triad’ and its role in maintaining computer security
