COURSE NAME: Computer Studies
DURATION: 2/3 Days per Week for 12 Weeks (3 months)
QUALIFICATION: Certificate of Completion in Computer Studies
CANDIDATES: Those new to ICT or looking to enhance their skills
PREREQUISITES: Proficiency in English and Maths or Office experience & strong will to learn. No experience in ICT is required.
About the Course
This course offers students with comprehensive knowledge and skills of computing concepts, through a combination of theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on enhancing problem-solving abilities - fostering critical thinking skills within the computing context. By the end of this course, students will have acquired a solid basis to pursue further studies OR be able to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world employment setting.
Below is a list of specific topics covered on this course:
Week 1: Introduction to Computing
Week 2: Introduction to Computer Networks
Week 3: Operating Systems
Week 4: Programming Fundamentals
Week 5: Web Development
Week 6: Database Fundamentals
Week 7: Cybersecurity Basics
Week 8: Computer Ethics and Digital Literacy
Week 9: Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Week 10: Software Development Life Cycle and Project Management
Week 11: Mobile Computing and Emerging Technologies
Week 12: Career Pathways and Soft Skills Development in Computing
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Your Instructor
Ben Yankson [BSc Hons, PGCE with QTS, PGCE Post-16, PGDip, MSc]
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Mr Yankson is a highly qualified Computer Systems Engineer and Lecturer in both secondary and post-16 (adults) education sectors. He has several years of teaching experience in both secondary and further education colleges as well as over two decades of continuous industrial experience with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in London, United Kingdom. His long vision was to return to Ghana to help bridge the digital divide between the country and the developed world.