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Introduction to Information Technology

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ID: 209 | Video: None | Audio: Low | Animation: Low

Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Improve your understanding of different types of information systems that can help solve data problems

By Publisher: XSIQ | Factsheet

This free online course represents an in-depth introduction to the world of Information Technology (IT).


It explores information communication technology (ICT), design techniques, information management technology, problem solving and troubleshooting, and much more and is ideal for those looking for a career in IT as well as people who wish to enhance limited IT skills.

Modules in Introduction to Information Technology

Information systems Data Formats Techniques and procedures to produce information Techniques for designing a solution 1 Techniques for designing a solution 2 Organisational goals and structures Capabilities and characteristics of hardware Problem solving Types of information systems Enhancing the security of data Access control methods Backup hardware Biometrics Information Technology - Assessment
Learning Outcome

After completing this course you will understand how information systems are used to help an organisation meet their goals. You will know the types of data used in information systems and the structure, formats and conventions of data. You will know the different techniques and procedures that are used to produce information. You will gain a good knowledge of techniques to solve problems such as top-down analytical, bottom-up synthetic and iterative approaches.You will also learn techiques such as creating structure charts, flow charts, IPO charts and storyboarding that can be beneficial when finding a solution to a problem. You will be more aware of an organisation's structures and goals. You will learn all about the capabilities and characteristics of hardware including storage units, operating systems, and much more. This course will help you to solve problems and identify different types of information systems. It will help you to understand how to secure your data using single key encryption, public key encryption and stegnography effectively. You will learn how to control access to data using authentication and identification methods, password procedures and backup methods. You will be more aware of biometrics and its limitations.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Judia Henry - Saint Lucia

    2013-04-19 15:04:42

    the topics are very informative,thanks

  • Sheerin Sibindi - Swaziland

    2013-04-08 12:04:02

    the lesson, is short, simple and straight to the point. I learnt lot of things

  • James Palita - Papua New Guinea

    2013-03-11 19:03:29

    wow,getting interesting. i just completed my last module: biometrics, topic: limitations. big thanks alison's administration.

  • Ramadhan Abdi - Kenya

    2013-02-28 14:02:38

    makes one know equipments used in information systems

  • Ramadhan Abdi - Kenya

    2013-02-28 14:02:43

    enables one know more about how data is transformed to important information