Course Description
In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the Internet and its related technologies in the business environment. Students will explore the fundamentals and technical aspects of the Internet.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - explore the concepts of Information Technology and the Internet. - examine how computers communicate across the Internet and the technologies that enable internetworking. - examine the various technologies that constitute the World Wide Web. - configure the security and privacy settings in Windows® Internet Explorer 7.0. - explore multimedia and other components embedded in a web page. - identify the different types of databases and the fundamentals of web search engines. - communicate over the web.- examine the various aspects of email communication.- manage personal information using Microsoft® Office Outlook 2007. - explore the services and tools available on the Internet.- examine the various security issues related to the Internet.- examine the fundamentals of project management.
End-users who use computers at home or in the office.
Agenda
Getting Started with Information Technology and the Internet
- Overview of Information Technology
- Overview of the Internet
Examining the Working of the Internet
- The Physical Structure of the Internet
- Data Movement Across the Internet
- Internet Protocols
- Internet Addressing
- Internet Access
Working with the World Wide Web
- Examine Web Clients and Web Servers
- Explore Web Addressing
- Navigate Through a Website
Configuring Browser Security
- Configure the Browsing History Settings
- Configure the Pop-Up Settings
- Configure the Phishing Filter
- Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings
Introducing Multimedia on the Web
- Examine Multimedia on the Web
- Enable a Plug-in
Introducing Web Search Engines
- Overview of Databases
- Search the Web
Communicating Over the Web
- Send and Receive Email
- Transfer Files Through the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Download Information from the Web
Working with Email
- Introduction to Email
- Log On to Outlook
- Send and Receive Messages
- Troubleshoot Email Issues
Managing Personal Information Using Outlook
- Add a Contact
- Schedule Appointments
- Schedule Meetings
- Manage Tasks
Using Internet Services and Tools
- Internet Services
- Instant Messaging (IM)
Examining Internet Security
- Internet Security Issues
- Overview of Security Tools
- Strengthen Internet Security
Getting Started with Project Management
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- Phases of Project Management
Comments
Virtual Internet Business Foundations Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.