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Programme Details

Introducing computing and IT

By The Open University

About the programme

This free course, Introducing computing and IT, provides a general overview of how digital technologies have come to dominate virtually every aspect of the modern world and some guidance on how to prepare for this digital life. It raises awareness of the importance of data security and online safety. It also provides an explanation of the internal structure and workings of a typical computer and describes hard and solid state drives in some detail.

Duration
10 hours

Level
Introductory level

Format
Online asynchronous

Certificate type
Short Course

Subjects
Digital Skills

Available languages of instruction
English