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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course Overview of Functional Skills - ITThe Functional Skills – IT course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of information technology, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications. This course guides you through the basics of IT, including components, hardware, operating systems, software applications, networking, security, and more. By the end of this course, you will be well-equipped with the necessary skills to navigate the IT landscape, understand enterprise-level IT components, and explore career opportunities in various IT domains.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of information technology and its importance in various sectors.
- Identify and describe the key components of IT systems.
- Gain a solid understanding of computer hardware and its functions.
- Explore different operating systems and their roles in IT.
- Learn about various software applications and their uses.
- Understand the basics of networking, including types, components, and configurations.
- Develop knowledge of IT security principles and best practices.
- Understand traffic flow in IT systems and the components used at the enterprise level.
- Learn about different types of storage solutions and their applications.
- Gain insight into database management, virtualisation, and cloud computing technologies.
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
- Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
- Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant results;
- The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification;
- Access to Functional Skills - IT course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime;
- The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
- 24/7 student support via email.
Upon completing this course, you will gain the fundamental skills required for various entry-level IT roles. This course opens pathways to careers in IT support, system administration, network management, IT security, database management, and more. With the foundational knowledge you acquire, you can pursue further specialised training or certifications to advance in your chosen IT career. Basic numeracy skills are required to effectively understand and work with course-related information.
Course Curriculum
Functional Skills - IT course curriculum includes
- Section 1: Introduction
- Section 2: Information Technology
- Section 3: Components of IT
- Section 4: Hardware
- Section 5: Operating System
- Section 6: Application/Software
- Section 7: Networking
- Section 8: Security
- Section 9: Traffic Flow & Enterprise Level IT Components
- Section 10: Storage
- Section 11: Database
- Section 12: Virtualisation & Cloud
- Section 13: Management & Other IT Jobs
Eligibility / Requirements
This course is open to all individuals with a keen interest in IT, regardless of their previous experience or educational background. Basic computer literacy is recommended to fully benefit from the course content. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are the primary prerequisites for this course.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Functional Skills Tutor , Functional Skills IT Tutor , IT tutor , Business Functional Skills Tutor , Functional Skills ManagerAbout Alpha Academy
Alpha Academy is an online learning platform that provides one of the best e-learning experience that you can think of. With a large variety of training courses to choose from, you are bound to find something to suit you. Whether it be to improve your current expertise or develop new skills, we can facilitate your goal. On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
Why Choose Us:
- On top of our provision of professionally accredited courses, we also provide a free CV review for you within 24 hours of submission.
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Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.
