Overview

Computers are everywhere. We use them in almost every aspect of our lives whether we realize it or not. But it's not just the computers themselves that make all the technology so useful and interesting—it's the way they interconnect and work together that creates a truly amazing tool. That's what a network does—connects computers together. In this course, you will be introduced to the Internet and networks. Course Objectives

You will be introduced to networks and the Internet.

Prerequisites

Before beginning this course, students should have basic end-user skills on a Windows-based personal computer, including the ability to start up and shut down the computer, log on to the computer, run programs, and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer.

Students should also possess basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software, and the functions of software components such as the operating system, applications, and the file system.

Target Student

The target student for this course is any person who has basic end-user skills on Windows-based computers and who wishes to use network and Internet services (such as file sharing, printing, email and other communications, and searching for information), begin training for a career in the information technology field, or prepare for Module 3 (Living Online) of the Certiport Internet and Core Computing (IC3) certification. Performance-Based Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Work on networks.
• Use email.
• Manage the mailbox.
• Browse the Web.
• Do research on the Internet.

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Course duration 1 Day(s) Course outline Lesson 1: Working on Networks

• Topic 1A: Log on to a Network
• Topic 1B: Change a Network Password
• Topic 1C: Locate Network Files and Folders
• Topic 1D: Map a Network Drive
• Topic 1E: Use a Network Printer