IT Short Course

Week 1: IT Fundamentals

1. Introduction to IT
  – Definition and importance of IT
  – IT infrastructure and components
  – Computer hardware and software
2. Operating Systems and Networking
  – Operating system concepts and types
  – Network fundamentals and protocols
  – Internet and web technologies
3. Computer Applications
  – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  – Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  – Other productivity software

Week 2: IT Skills and Tools

1. Programming Fundamentals
  – Introduction to programming concepts
  – Programming languages (Python, Java, etc.)
  – Scripting and automation
2. Database Management
  – Database concepts and design
  – SQL and data manipulation
  – Database administration
3. Web Development
  – HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  – Front-end and back-end development
  – Web design and development tools

Week 3: IT Security and Emerging Trends

1. IT Security
  – Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
  – Security measures and best practices
  – Compliance and regulations
2. Emerging Trends in IT
  – Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  – Cloud computing and storage
  – Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain
3. Case Study and Group Project
  – Real-life IT scenarios
  – Group project: develop a simple IT project or solution

Cost. K4500

 

Week 1: Network Fundamentals

1. Introduction to Networking
  – Definition and importance of networking
  – Network types (LAN, WAN, WLAN, etc.)
  – Network topologies and architectures
2. Network Protocols
  – TCP/IP protocol suite
  – IP addressing and subnetting
  – DNS, DHCP, and routing
3. Network Hardware
  – Network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.)
  – Network interfaces and cabling
  – Network storage and servers

Week 2: Network Configuration and Management

1. Network Configuration
  – Configuring network devices (routers, switches, etc.)
  – Network addressing and subnetting
  – VLANs and trunking
2. Network Management
  – Network monitoring and troubleshooting
  – Network security and firewalls
  – Network performance optimization
3. Wireless Networking
  – Wireless network fundamentals
  – Wireless network configuration and security
  – Wireless network troubleshooting

Week 3: Advanced Network Topics and Project

1. Advanced Network Topics
  – Network virtualization and cloud computing
  – Network automation and scripting
  – Network security threats and mitigation
2. Network Design and Implementation
  – Network design principles and best practices
  – Network implementation and deployment
  – Network testing and validation
3. Group Project
  – Design and implement a small network
  – Configure network devices and services
  – Troubleshoot and optimize network performance