(ECI CompIT Fundamentals)

Course Description

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of computer hardware, software, networking, troubleshooting, and emerging technologies. You will learn about configuring operating systems, file and folder management, networks and network configuration, and the role of the OSI model in networking and troubleshooting. Through presentations, demonstrations, knowledge and experienced-based exercises, you will gain a fundamental understanding of local and wide area network technologies and protocols, web browsers, identifying security risks and troubleshooting errors, and system maintenance. You will also learn about cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing and green IT.

What You’ll Learn in Class

• Basic concepts in computer communication
• Common hardware components, including processing, storage, input, and output devices and connectors
• Basic types of software and considerations for installing, updating, and upgrading software
• Standard configuration options, file systems, and file and folder management tasks in the Windows operating systems
• Basic concepts and areas of information security, including authentication, encryption, and firewalls
• Basic concepts and activities for maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting computer systems and networks
• Future and developing technologies, such as unified communications, fixed mobile convergence, and cloud computing
• Green IT concepts and technology introduction

Who Needs to Attend

• IT novices who need a broad, fundamental understanding of IT and who want to learn the basics of computers, networking, LAN’s and LAN’s, data centers and data storage, and how IT infrastructures are monitored and managed. Ideal candidates include:
• Entry-level and newly hired technical professionals, including PC support, help desk, and networking professionals
• Sales and marketing professionals looking to increase their ability to communicate with technical professionals and increase sales
• Executives who seek better-informed decision making
• Beginners seeking fundamental knowledge in preparation for later certification courses.

Certification

ECI CompIT Fundamentals certificate