Functional Skills - IT - Euston College

Overview:

Dive into the digital world with our “Functional Skills – IT” course. Think of it as a friendly guide, helping you understand all things tech. From the bits and bobs inside your computer to the magic of the internet, we’ve got you covered. No more feeling lost in tech talk; this Functional Skills – IT course breaks things down, making them super easy to grasp. So, whether you want to know about the latest software or how a computer really works, hop on board. We’re here to turn those confusing tech terms into plain and simple language just for you.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the fundamental building blocks and components of Information Technology.
Differentiate between various hardware devices and the role of operating systems.
Recognise the significance of software applications and the essence of networking.
Grasp the principles of IT security, traffic flow, and enterprise-level components.
Familiarise with storage solutions, database structures, and the expanding world of cloud services.

Certification:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice quiz-based assessment, which will determine whether you have passed the course (60% pass mark). The test will be marked immediately, and results will be published instantly.

After completing the course, you can order a certificate of achievement to display your achievement for as little as £3.99 for the PDF version and £7.99 for the paper version or £10 for both. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Who is This course for?

Individuals keen on deepening their IT knowledge.
New entrants into the tech industry.
Managers or business owners wishing to understand their IT infrastructure.
Teachers or trainers aiming to update their tech curriculum.
Students considering a future career in IT or related fields.

Requirements:

This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds.
Learners should be 16 or over to undertake the course.
A strong grasp of English, numeracy, and ICT is necessary for enrollment in this course.

Career Path:

IT Support Specialist: £20,000 – £30,000 per annum
Network Administrator: £25,000 – £40,000 per annum
Database Manager: £30,000 – £50,000 per annum
Security Analyst: £35,000 – £55,000 per annum
Cloud Solutions Architect: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum
IT Manager: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum.

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Introduction
	Unit 1: Introduction	00:01:00
	Unit 2: Course Outline	00:06:00
Section 2: Information Technology
	Unit 1: Facts about Information Technology (IT)	00:05:00
	Unit 2: What is Information Technology & How IT Works	00:02:00
Section 3: Components of IT
	Unit 1: IT Components	00:02:00
Section 4: Hardware
	Unit 1: What is Hardware	00:02:00
	Unit 2: Examples of Computer	00:02:00
	Unit 3: Computer Hardware Manufacturers	00:04:00
	Unit 4: Hardware Jobs	00:05:00
Section 5: Operating System
	Unit 1: What is Operating System	00:02:00
	Unit 2: Examples of Operating System	00:08:00
	Unit 3: Operating System Jobs	00:10:00
	Unit 4: OS Tools Related Jobs	00:02:00
Section 6: Application/Software
	Unit 1: What is Application/Software	00:03:00
	Unit 2: Software Building Tools and Languages	00:03:00
	Unit 3: Software/Application Building Jobs	00:03:00
	Unit 4: Software/Application User Jobs	00:03:00
Section 7: Networking
	Unit 1: What is Computer Networking	00:02:00
	Unit 2: Computer Network Companies	00:02:00
	Unit 3: Network Jobs	00:05:00
Section 8: Security
	Unit 1: What is Computer Security	00:02:00
	Unit 2: Security Companies	00:01:00
	Unit 3: Security Jobs	00:03:00
Section 9: Traffic Flow & Enterprise Level IT Components
	Unit 1: How Information Flow within IT	00:02:00
	Unit 2: Enterprise Level IT Components	00:02:00
Section 10: Storage
	Unit 1: What is Storage	00:05:00
	Unit 2: Storage Companies and Technologies	00:02:00
	Unit 3: Jobs in Storage	00:02:00
Section 11: Database
	Unit 1: What is Database	00:02:00
	Unit 2: Database Type and Technologies	00:04:00
	Unit 3: Database Jobs	00:02:00
Section 12: Virtualisation & Cloud
	Unit 1: What is Virtualisation	00:03:00
	Unit 2: What is Cloud Technology	00:02:00
	Unit 3: Virtualisation and Cloud Companies	00:02:00
	Unit 4: Virtualisation and Cloud Jobs	00:02:00
Section 13: Management & Other IT Jobs
	Unit 1: IT Management Jobs	00:03:00
	Unit 2: Other IT Jobs	00:09:00