wHAT COMPUTER COURSE TO TAKE?

Question

I'm thinking of taking a computer course but know very little about computers, so which one would be the best one for me to take!

Answer 1

I think the obvious one to start with is " New CLAIT " then if you pass that which is fairly easy the next step would be to go for ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

Answer 2

If you're a beginner, your local adult eduction centre will probably recommend an entry-level computer class. ECDL is NOT entry level, you'll probably have to do an introductory class before they'll let you register. I'm a professional web developer and they still made me do 'Introduction to MS Office' before they let me start the ECDL.

That said, if you get through the intro, the ECDL or BCS IT Users levels I & II will give a good all-round education on the computer basics. If you want to spread out into web design or graphics, it's a good idea to at least have that basic knowledge to work with.

When I was training the be a web designer there was a woman who had insisted that she had the knowledge necessary because she used computers every day at work. She dropped out in the second week because despite her experience she didn't know the basics of file management or how to use a portable flash drive. It's VERY important to understand how a computer works to use it properly. Just because someone's an excellent gamer doesn't mean they can e-mail. A graphic designer might not be able to centre text in a word processing file. A web developer might not know how to network a computer. Work your way up. Each new thing you learn makes the next thing easier.

Answer 3

I would probably look at an Introduction to Windows at first, since that is the most common system. Then look at some of the Hardware course, as well as some of the Software areas. If you are wanting to specialise or learn, best to talk and see what is available from someone like Computer Tutors, or someone with a good reputation, and look at the intro courses, and decide which areas of knowledge you want to fill in, and wether this is for personal or potential professional use.

Answer 4

As far as I know -- the answer is, unfortunately, no. There are actual college campuses that provide students with laptops and even iPad but for online? Not yet. Just so ya know, you don't have to settle for a for-profit online school. There are many four year brick and mortar colleges with online degrees classes and even Bachelors Degrees (and beyond!). Many do not differentiate between a degree earned online or on-campus. Some let you take online and on-campus courses, too. Fill out the FAFSA and see what part of your schooling is "covered."

Answer 5

For a starter i would suggest you undertake course as a PC maintenance and installation expert.The title of the course is COMP-IA A+. This course teaches you from the scratch - tells you about hardware and software,how they are install and how they work.It will probably take you about seven months to finish it and once you write your exams and pass it you can even look for a good job with it,as a support technician.
If you don,t mind log on www.scheidegger.co.uk and see for yourself.
For further details you can come back to me
N/B you can also study from home as well,so you don't have to quit your existing job while you are educating yourself.Goodluck

Answer 6

Try the E C D L (European computer driving licence). Go through Learn Direct

Answer 7

it all depend on what sort of thing in I.T. u want to do. If it's in like networking i suggest something like gettin the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) qual. and just work ur way up from there.

If u wanna do something other than networking then go for something like the European Driving Licence

Answer 8

In the UK a lot of local council offer free computer lessons. It doesn't matter if you are working. Countact your local library they will supply you with a telephne number.

Answer 9

Most Adult education centrs have 'Computers for beginners' courses. get a brochure from your nearest centre.

Answer 10

ecdl?