Overview
Information Technology forms the backbone of modern industries, driving innovation, optimising processes, and connecting the global community. Our comprehensive “Functional Skills IT” course serves as your gateway to this dynamic and highly rewarding field.
The Functional Skills IT course is also for beginners and individuals looking to bolster their IT knowledge. This course thoroughly explores IT essentials, encompassing hardware, software, networking, and virtualisation. With expert guidance and engaging learning materials, you’ll acquire the functional skills necessary to thrive in the IT industry.
Recent statistics reveal that the global IT sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with an annual expansion rate of 5.2%, resulting in a worldwide surge in IT job opportunities.
Take advantage of this chance to future-proof your career in Information Technology.
How will I get my certificate?
You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.
Who is this course for?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Functional Skills – IT. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Requirements
Our Functional Skills – IT is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop,Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
Career path
Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc.
Course Curriculum
- 15 sections
- 39 lectures
- 1 hour, 59 minutes total length
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Unit 1: Introduction00:01:00
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Unit 2: Course Outline00:06:00
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Unit 1: Facts about Information Technology (IT)00:05:00
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Unit 2: What is Information Technology & How IT Works00:02:00
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Unit 1: IT Components00:02:00
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Unit 1: What is Hardware00:02:00
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Unit 2: Examples of Computer00:02:00
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Unit 3: Computer Hardware Manufacturers00:04:00
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Unit 4: Hardware Jobs00:05:00
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Unit 1: What is Operating System00:02:00
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Unit 2: Examples of Operating System00:08:00
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Unit 3: Operating System Jobs00:10:00
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Unit 4: OS Tools Related Jobs00:02:00
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Unit 1: What is Application/Software00:03:00
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Unit 2: Software Building Tools and Languages00:03:00
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Unit 3: Software/Application Building Jobs00:03:00
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Unit 4: Software/Application User Jobs00:03:00
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Unit 1: What is Computer Networking00:02:00
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Unit 2: Computer Network Companies00:02:00
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Unit 3: Network Jobs00:04:00
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Unit 1: What is Computer Security00:02:00
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Unit 2: Security Companies00:01:00
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Unit 3: Security Jobs00:03:00
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Unit 1: How Information Flow within IT00:02:00
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Unit 2: Enterprise Level IT Components00:02:00
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Unit 1: What is Storage00:05:00
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Unit 2: Storage Companies and Technologies00:02:00
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Unit 3: Jobs in Storage00:02:00
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Unit 1: What is Database00:02:00
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Unit 2: Database Type and Technologies00:04:00
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Unit 3: Database Jobs00:02:00
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Unit 1: What is Virtualisation00:03:00
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Unit 2: What is Cloud Technology00:02:00
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Unit 3: Virtualisation and Cloud Companies00:02:00
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Unit 4: Virtualisation and Cloud Jobs00:02:00
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Unit 1: IT Management Jobs00:03:00
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Unit 2: Other IT Jobs00:09:00
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Assignment – Functional Skills – IT
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