Diploma in Computer Applications
In the recent years, the word "Innovation" has been most frequently used while talking about Information technology. Nowadays, computers and computer aided systems is used in all the areas of human life. The use of IT enabled devices requires human ability to handle them as well. Therefore it becomes utmost necessary to have a good understanding of computer applications.
Diploma in Computer application will give sufficient knowledge to work as a computer technician and support staff. The course will provide the skills to use various software and computer programs in an organization. This course will also be helpful for them who wants to pursue the path in computer application courses in their upcoming career.
Students will learn various programs like MS. Office, Web Designing, Web Development, Database, Web Hosting and Domain Registration and much more.
The courses is especially designed for:
- SLC Appeared Students: This course is especially helpful for SLC students to provide them sufficient knowledge in IT. Our course Diploma in Computer Application for SLC students is designed in such a way that it provides a very good base. They can understand the importance of IT and the use of IT in different areas. This will also help the students while selecting IT as a degree during their further students.
- +2 Result Awaiting Students: Students awaiting +2 results can join this course to gain knowledge about computer technology before joining undergraduate degree in computing.
Computer Diploma Syllabus
Part 1: Computer Fundamentals
Fundamental Concept
- Introduction to hardware peripherals and how to remove or connect them in computer
- Manage proper folder structure to store files in order
- Searching files
- Setting user privilege based on the user type
- Installing and Uninstalling applications
- Configuring devices and installing device drivers
- Virus and security threats, using antivirus to avoid virus threats
- Manage backups of files to avoid from loss of data
- Accessing and sharing files in a network
- Printing documents using a network printer
- Setting printing preferences before printing
- Open printer cartridge to remove paper jams, replace printer cartridge
- Introduction to computer ergonomics, Health problems caused by computer and how to take precautions.
- Computer security issues
- Google Apps
Creating PDF
- Convert word, excel or PowerPoint files to PDF
- Combine multiple PDFs
Compressing documents
- Compressing documents using winzip or winrar to reduce size of the documents
- Uncompress documents
- Burning CDs and DVDs
- Writing files to CD or DVD using software like NERO
- Multimedia Projector
- Using multimedia projector to give effective presentations
Part 2: MS Word
This module will provide students knowledge of MS. Word. Word is one of the most popular text editor which is used to create letters, prepare reports, thesis. It is used in almost every organization along with students while preparing different types of reports.
- Creating styles and formatting documents
- Creating Table of Contents, List of tables, list of figures
- Creating bibliography automatically
- Creating multiple header and footer in the document
- Track changes in the document documents
- Using smart art
- Creating flowcharts using basic shapes
Part3: MS Excel
- Using basic excel formulas to perform simple calculations
- Formatting cells to input types of values
- Using filters
- Sorting the records
- Inserting graphs
- Using page break preview to create boundary for pages in excel
- Printing pages in excel sheet
- Using If formulae, if - and formulae, sum, sum-if, sum - product
- Preparing result sheet, salary sheet
Part 4: MS Power Point
- Creating effective Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
- Using background themes or templates, font style, color schemes for presentation
- Apply slide transition effect
- Create custom animation
- Create time based presentation using rehearsals
- Printing presentation in handout formats
- Set printing preferences to use less ink for draft copies
Part 5: Email/Internet
- Introduction to browsers like Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
- Knowledge of bookmarking, history, tabs
- Difference between http and https
- Sending email with attachments
- Introduction to POP, SMTP protocols, incoming mail server and outgoing mail server
- Configuring POP emails to outlook express
- Follow up emails in Outlook
- Schedule, coordinate and invite for meetings using outlook express
- Create a to do list using outlook express
- Using search engines to find the relevant content
- Using different searching patterns
- Collaboration using Google Docs
- Introduction to blog
- Use of Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter for online promotion of product/ services
Part 6: Web Designing
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript/ JQuery
- Bootstrap (Responsive Website)
- Develop a static website
Part 7: Graphics Designing
- Using photoshop tools
- Modifying Image resolution
- Color modes
- Designing Banners
- Designing websites
- Designing visiting cards
Students can start to work as office assistant, web designers, webmasters after the successful completion of this course. Students can also work from home as a freelancer part time after the completion of this course since it provides information on various areas in IT.