The document outlines a Certificate I in Information Technology course structure. The course is 28 weeks long and consists of 8 modules worth a total of 600 learning hours and 60 credits. Module topics include file management, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, graphics, web design basics, and photo editing. Additional sections define key IT concepts like data, information, knowledge, how IT helps businesses through revenue/expense management, and basic computer components and functions.

1. Certificate I in Information
Technology
January 2013

2. Course Structure
Course Modules Learning Hours Credits
Module 1: Introduction to Windows File Management, Internet and Email 40 4
Module 2: Introduction to Word Processing 40 4
Module 3: Introduction to Spreadsheet Management 40 4
Module 4: Introduction to Presentation Software 40 4
Module 5: Introduction to Database Management 120 12
Module 6: Introduction to Graphics 120 12
Module 7: Web Design Basics 100 10
Module 8: Photo Editing Basics 100 10
Total: 600 60
Course Duration: 28 weeks

3. Basic Definition of Technology
• Technology is any “process that any company
uses to convert inputs of labour, materials,
capital, and information into outputs of
greater value”
Examples?

4. What is Information Technology?
Information Technology is hardware (computers, cables,
printers, etc.) and software (programs that run on and across
hardware) that helps
1) collect, store, analyze, and interpret data
2) help share that data
3) convert data to information to knowledge

5. Data – individual pieces of information (not necessary useful, timely, or relevant)
Information – multiple pieces of data organized in a way that makes the data useful (
[Data+Context+Meaning]
Knowledge – multiple sets of information that are used to solve problems or make
decisions
Source: http://www.infogineering.net/data-information-knowledge.htm

6. Source: http://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/311_data_info_knowledge/data_info_knowledge/miniweb/pg4.htm

7. Source: http://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/311_data_info_knowledge/data_info_knowledge/miniweb/pg6.htm

8. How Does IT Help Businesses?
Building Revenues
• Better customer service (Customer data, tailored
selection, responsiveness to questions)
• Access to different customers (not bound by
geography, hours, parking, weather, etc.)
• Multiple ways for existing customers to access your
products and services (in-person, phone, online)

9. How Does IT Help Businesses?
Managing/Controlling Expenses
• Controlling costs (expense management, inventory
management, purchasing, etc.)
• Improved quality (reduced errors)
• Better measurement and strategic decision making
(faster access, pattern recognition)
• More accessible learning (employee training)

10. What is a Computer?
• A computer is an electronic device which is capable
of receiving the inputs (data from the user),
• storing it for a desired period of time, manipulating it
according to the set of instructions (called program)
• and producing the output to the user in desired
form. It performs a variety of operations in
accordance to the set of instructions

11. What Computers Do

12. Parts of a Desktop Computer
Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

13. Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

14. Source: http://www.petervaldivia.com/eso/computers/index.php

15. Input / Output Devices
Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

16. Can you spot the mistakes?
Can you identify the storage devices?

17. Group Work