IT Essentials I Instructor Course, Summer 2006

IT Essentials I: PC Hardware & Software

Instructor Course Outline

Course format: 5 days of intensive "boot camp" training to include examples of best practices in presenting program to students, hands-on lab activities that are used to reinforce and build understanding, online testing, skills-based assessment and presentation of a prepared lesson.

Course dates: M-W, 7/17-18, M-T, 8/7-9

Location: Room 140-141, South Burlington High School, 550 Dostet Street, South Burlington, VT 05403

Daily schedule: 8am - 5 pm, lunch and snacks provided

Expectations: Participants will...

have read course materials prior to each day's class,
complete lab activities provided in class,
complete the associated exam for each module,
complete the Cisco Academy Orientation and pass the associated online test (if applicable),
develop and present a lesson demonstrating a teaching "best practice" and...
complete an online final exam identical to that the students will take with a minimum score of 80 (multiple attempts at exams are allowed).

Course topic outline:

7/17	Information Technology Basics
	How Computers Work
	Assembling a Computer
	Operating System Fundamentals
7/18	Windows 9x Operating Systems
	Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems
	Windows XP Operating Systems
8/7	Multimedia Capabilities
	Advanced Hardware Fundamentals and Servers
	Networking Fundamentals
8/8	Printers & Printing
	Preventive Maintenance & Upgrading
	Troubleshooting PC Hardware
	Troubleshooting Software
8/9	Skills-Based and online Testing

Course Description:

This course will train teachers to offer the Cisco Networking Academy's course, IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software, to students at their home schools. Participants will master the course content, complete important hands-on lab activities that they will be assigning their students and learning how to administrate the course through the online Cisco Networking Academy Management System.

Student Course Information

IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software
This course will introduce students to information technology and data communications. Students will develop the necessary skills to enter this field by building a computer, installing the operating system, adding peripherals, connecting the computer to a local area network and to the Internet. This is a hands-on, lab-oriented course that stresses laboratory safety and working effectively in a group environment. This course will help prepare students for CompTIA A+ certification.

IT Essentials I Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software. Acquired competencies include:

Building a computer and installation of the motherboard, floppy and hard drives, CD-ROM, and video cards.

Installing and managing Windows operating systems.

Adding peripherals and multimedia capabilities.

Knowledge of local-area network architecture, networking protocols and the OSI Model, and TCP/IP utilities.

Connecting the computer to a local area network and to the Internet.

In addition to basic networking concepts, the functions and configurations of a network are also covered.

Industry-Recognized Certification
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.

Costs: The cost of the 5-day in-person training is $600. This includes lunch and snacks each day and all course materials.

Lodging: For those traveling from outside the area, numerous hotel options are available. See our Hotels page for more information.

Contact for more information. (802) 652-7015.