ICT for Employment

Teacher

Course Description

ICT is similar to IT but focuses more on communication. Communication media include the internet, cell phones, and wireless networks. There is currently an explosion in popularity of communication technologies around the world. International communication is now in the form f video-conferencing, voice over IP (VOIP) and instant messaging. Further, communication has been enhanced by social networking sites.

A course in ICT will give you necessary skills to use modern means of communication. It will improve your chances of employment as employers are looking for people who can also apply communication technologies and computers in their work.

Entry Requirements

This course is open for everyone looking for a job and wants to improve their employ ability chances.

Learning Requirements

You will need an email address, a laptop/computer, and an internet connection to take the course.

Learning Outcomes

The outcomes expected after completion of the course are:

Ability to turn on a computer, log in, and access relevant programs and platforms
Use popular software packages to create, edit, and save documents
Ability to use ICT hardware for scanning, printing and copying documents
Effectively use search engines, such as Bing or Google, to find information
Use a digital camera to capture video footage or photographs
Edit images using software such as Photoshop
Browse and post on social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook
Safe use of the computer and the internet, such as avoiding computer viruses, safeguarding your personal information, and identity theft
Send and receive information through cloud storage systems and data sharing applications, such as Dropbox or Google Drive