IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software

IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software, sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company, introduces students to information technology and data communications. This 70-hour, hands-on, lab-oriented course stresses laboratory safety and working effectively in a group environment. Students will learn how to build a computer and install different versions of the Windows operating system. This course will help prepare students for exciting career opportunities in computer technology.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software. Click here to see sample certificate.

Acquired competencies include:

• Building a computer and installation of the motherboard, floppy and hard drives, CD-ROM, and video cards.
• Installing and managing Windows operating systems.
• Adding peripherals and multimedia capabilities.
• Knowledge of local-area network architecture, networking protocols and the OSI Model, and TCP/IP utilities.
• Connecting the computer to a local area network and to the Internet.
• In addition to basic networking concepts, the functions and configurations of a network are also covered.

IT Essentials I Information Technology Basics How Computers Work Assembling a Computer Operating System Fundamentals Windows 9x Operating Systems Multimedia Capabilities Windows NT/2000/XP Operating Systems Hardware Fundamentals for Servers Networking Fundamentals Printers & Printing Preventive Maintenance Troubleshooting PC Hardware Troubleshooting Software