Associate Diploma In Information Technology

COURSE STRUCTURE

To obtain this qualification you need to complete all assignments and pass exams in 14 modules. In addition you need to provide proof of attendance at 100 hours of industry meetings such as professional association committee meetings, seminars, conferences or trade shows.

Modules

Note that each module in the Associate Diploma In Information Technology is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

Computer Operations

1. Hardware Components
2. Peripherals
3. Operating Systems
4. Files & Folders
5. Office Applications – Saving Files & Documents, Switching Windows
6. Windows Accessories Programs
7. Disk Management
8. Installation Of Software
9. Trouble Shooting
10. Microsoft Word
11. Microsoft Excel
12. Microsoft Access
13. Microsoft PowerPoint

Writing a Web Site (HTML)

1. Introduction to the Internet and HTML
2. The most important HTML Tags
3. Simplification through HTML Construction Software
4. Creating Links
5. Loading a Site onto the Internet
6. Adding Graphics
7. Designing a Web Site that Works
8. Advanced Features

Visual Basic .Net Programming

1. Introduction To Visual Basic
2. Code Theory (Part 1)
3. Code Theory (Part 2)
4. Objects (Part 1)
5. Objects (Part 2)
6. Application Design

    

ASP.Net

1. Introduction
2. VB.NET Essentials
3. Web Forms
4. Web Server Controls
5. Form Validation
6. Classes and Namespaces
7. ASP.NET Applications
8. Interacting with Databases
9. Error Handling
10. Email from Your Applications
11. Project: Creating an Online Store

E Commerce

1. Introduction – what is e-commerce (more than the internet)
2. Success and failure – what makes the difference
3. Promotional strategies – are different on the internet
4. Optimizing web site potential
5. Increasing web site exposure
6. Automating supply of goods, services and cash flow
7. Managing constant change
8. Dealing with e-commerce problems

SQL

1. Introduction to Databases
2. Fundamentals of SQL
3. Building a database with SQL
4. Storing & Retrieving Data
5. Advanced SQL database access methods
6. Database Security
7. Using SQL in applications
8. Cursors
9. Stored procedures
10. Error Handling
11. Dynamic SQL
12. Advice & Tips
    

Javascript

1. Introduction
2. JavascriptEssentials I
3. Javascript Essentials 2
4. Functions
5. Events and Event handling
6. Advanced Javascript
7. Dynamic HTML
8. Writing Simple Web Applications
9. Pop Ups and Navigation Menus.
10. Javascript Applications

Photoshop

1. Learning the menus
2. Working with digital image files
3. Understanding the Tool Palette
4. Using Layers, Actions and History
5. Digital painting, shapes and colours
6. Selecting, Resizing, Transforming and Masking
7. Adjustments and modifications
8. Adding Filters and Styles
9. Preparing files for print and web

Computer Servicing I

1. The Computer Workshop.
2. Computer and Workshop safety.
3. Hardware Components.
4. Different Systems & Basic Disassembly.
5. System Assembly.
6. Peripherals.
7. Installation of software.
8. Computer Maintenance.
9. Troubleshooting.

Computer Servicing II

1. Introduction to hardware components
2. Basic Diagnostic Equipment
3. Electric Circuits and Components
4. Problem Solving and Fault Analysis
5. Diagnostic Testing [A] (Self Tests and Diagnostic Cards)
6. Diagnostic Testing [B] (System Board and Memory Tests)
7. Software maintenance and troubleshooting
8. Disk drives and CD-ROM
9. Video and Audio Systems
10. Developing a Maintenance Program

Computer Servicing III

1. Removable storage
2. Electronics
3. Audio systems
4. Video systems
5. Laptops and other portable devices
6. Diagnosis and regular maintenance
7. Networking – an introduction
8. The Internet
9. Printers
   

Networking Foundations

1. Networking Terms, Concepts and Standards
2. Network Topology, Architecture and Transmission Media
3. Network Components and Hardware
4. Network Design and Planning
5. Network Upgrading and Project Management
6. Network Protection and Maintenance
7. Understanding Network Connecting Options
8. Installation and Configuration of Network
9. Basic TCP/IP Services and Applications
10. Troubleshooting Tools for TCP/IP Networks