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Description
The course will focus on teaching users (individuals and companies) how to use the Internet effectively and efficiently. This includes a high level treatment of the Internet terminology and technology; a client-side look at using the Internet as a resource; a server-side look at using the Internet as a business tool; emerging technologies and strategies for the future.
Audience
Companies and their employees, professionals and home-based businesses, and individuals. The course will accommodate single machines, networked, and host based systems.
Prerequisites
The student would possess fundamental knowledge of computers and basic computer terminology.
Topics Include
What is the Internet?
- History of the Internet
- The Internet and its Basic Components
- Basic Terminology and Internet "Lingo"
- Types of Access to the Internet
- Components Required for Standalone and Networked Systems
Client-Side Use of the Internet
- Tools Used to Explore Internet Resources
- How to Search For and Retrieve Information
- How to Retrieve Files
- Learning Resources for Different Levels of "Students"
- How to Access the World Wide Web
- How to Access News Groups
- How to Send and Receive E-Mail
- How to Participate in Workgroups
- How to Shop on the Internet
- How to Participate in Chatlines
- How to Access Games
- Security Issues
Server-Side Use of the Internet
- Selecting the Right Connection for Serving
- Setting Up a Server
- Setting Up Your Own Home Page
- How to Publish Information
- How to Provide Product Support
- How to Promote Your Business
- How to Facilitate User Groups and Employee Work Groups
Future Considerations for the Internet
- Emerging Technologies and Services
- Commercial Usage
- Security Issues
- User Agents
- Internet Etiquette
- New paradigms (VRML)
- "Inter-Internet Nets" (Cable TV, Video on Demand, Microsoft Network)
- New Technologies
Duration
4 hrs
Minimum Requirements
IBM 386DX25 or Compatible; VGA Color Monitor; 4MB RAM; 20MB Hard Disk Space; DOS 5.0; Windows 3.1; MS Mouse or 100% Compatible Â
Media
Diskette
CDROM
Web Based Training
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