Computer Basics

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers the definition of a bus and then discusses computer storage such as USBs, FireWire, CDs, and DVDs.

Learning Objectives

• Definition of a bus
• USB and FireWire
• Computer memory
• Floppy disks
• CDs and DVDs

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

A database program assists in managing large collections of information. A database makes it easy to store, sort, and maintain information. This course will discuss database design, reports, spreadsheets, word documents, and toolbars.

Duration: 0.25 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course covers the basics of all different kinds of input and output devices for computers from keyboards to the mouse. It also discusses data sorting, user data inputs, image inputs, visual outputs, audio outputs, and networks.

Learning Objectives

• Data sorting
• User data inputs
• Image inputs
• Visual outputs
• Audio outputs
• Networks

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

The field of electronics deals with information in the form of electrical signals. Most of the electrical signal information that people encounter is in analog form. An analog signal is one that is continuously variable between the minimum and maximum values. This course begin with a discussion on digital and analog signals, covers truth tables and common logic functions, and then concludes with logic circuits and analog conversions. 

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic operating principles of fiber optic systems and some of the basic installation and testing methods. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe characteristics of glass fibers and describe the function and types of fiber optic connectors. They should also be able to describe basic procedures for installing and testing fiber optics.

Learning Objective

• Describe the composition of a common glass fiber.
• Describe characteristics of multi-mode fiber.
• Describe characteristics of single-mode fiber.
• Describe characteristics of optic fibers and cables.
• Describe the function and types of fiber optic connectors.
• Describe hazards and work precautions associated with fiber optics.
• List the main steps associated with running a new fiber optic drop.
• Describe steps that are commonly used to terminate fiber.
• Describe steps that are commonly used to make fiber splices.
• Describe steps that can be used to check newly installed fibers.

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

This course is designed to familiarize participants with basic concepts that apply to setting up and troubleshooting control networks. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe different types of cables and connectors that are used to link together devices in control networks. They should also be able to describe basic procedures for installing, testing, and troubleshooting control networks.

Learning Objective

• Describe coaxial cable and explain how to install a connector onto the cable.
• Describe common types of twisted pair cable and explain how to install connectors onto the cables.
• Identify and describe factors that must be considered when cable is routed.
• Describe how to connect and use a cable tester to perform various tests on network cabling.
• Describe common hardware configuration procedures that need to be performed during network installation.
• Describe common troubleshooting techniques that are helpful for identifying problems with network cabling and devices.

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video

In all control systems, inputs pass information to the decision-making controller, which then passes information to output devices. The manner in which this “information-passing” process works varies with the type and complexity of the control system. This course will provide an overview of some different types of control systems, as well as some basic concepts that apply to control system networks.

Learning Objective

• Explain the layout and operation of some common networked control systems.
• Describe how information is coded as digital data for network transmission.
• Identify factors that can affect the speed at which signals can be sent across a network.
• Describe the various layers of network protocol.