Course Description
This course is an introduction to computer terminology, their various parts, and the software that makes up their systems. It covers three major areas:
1. Components of computers: This section prepares participants for the language of computers and helps them understand what each of the components does.
2. Basic Applications of Computers: Through hands-on examples, participants learn how computers are used in the work environment.
3. Computers in Manufacturing: This section illustrates how computers are used in conjunction with automatic equipment to increase productivity and raise profits in manufacturing operations.

Course Outline
Pre-test

1. Basic computer functions.
2. Personal computer (PC).
3. Hardware, software, and data.
4. Computer components
· Monitor
· Keyboard
· Mouse
· Central processing unit (CPU)
· Microprocessor
· Memory
· Memory capacity
· Storage
· Peripherals (printer, plotters, scanners, modems, networks, server)
5. Computer operating systems_
· MS-DOS
· Windows
· MAC-OS
· UNX
6. Computers business applications_
· Word processing
· Presentations
· Spreadsheets
· Databases
· Email
· Internet
· Electronic commerce
7. Computer manufacturing applications_
· Design
· Document control
· Planning
· Inventory control
· Processes
· Inspection
· Quality control
· Assembly
· Distribution

Post-test

Total Course Hours
20

Delivery Mode

• 8 sessions, 2.5 hours each session; or,
• 7 sessions, 3 hours per session.

Cost
For a group of ten or more participants:  $63 registration fee per participant
For a group of nine or less participants: $2100 total for workshop.

Text
$7.40 per participant