Certificate in Computer Hardware
Categories: IT & Networking

About Course
The Certificate in Computer Hardware is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience with computer hardware and operating systems. This course covers the essentials of computer components, basic troubleshooting, and operating system management, preparing students for entry-level roles in IT support and hardware maintenance.
What Will You Learn?
- Understanding the basic components and functions of a computer system
- Operating computer systems and software
- Assembling and disassembling computer hardware
- Performing basic troubleshooting for hardware and operating systems
Course Content
Subject 1: Fundamentals of Computer
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A History of Personal Computing, The Key Building Blocks of a Computer, What’s an OS?, Microsoft Windows, Technology and the Future, Basic Applications of Computer Components, Central Processing Unit (CPU), VDU, Keyboard and Mouse, Other Input/Output Devices, Computer Memory, Concepts of Hardware and Software, Basics of Popular Operating Systems, Using Mouse, Using Common Icons, Basics of O.S Setup, Common Utilities, Basics of Computer Networks (LAN, WAN), Concept of Internet, Applications of Internet, Connecting to Internet, Basics of Internet Connectivity Troubleshooting, World Wide Web, Web Browsing Software, Search Engines, Understanding URL, Domain Name, IP Address
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Subject 2: Basic Concepts of Computer Hardware
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Computer Hardware and Software, PC Components and Peripheral, Input, Output and Processing Devices, Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal and Octal, Digital Signal, Electronics Components, Circuit and Logic Gates
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Subject 3: Explore Basic Parts of Computer
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Understanding Power Supply, Understanding Motherboard, Motherboard Components and Form Factor (sizes), Busses, Expansion Slots and Chipsets, Understanding Memory, Memory Classification, Volatile vs Non-Volatile, Types of RAM and ROM, Understanding CPU, 32 bit vs 64 bit, CPU Cores and CPU Cache, Hyper-Threading and Virtualization Support, CPU Cooling System, Exploring Video and Display Devices, Display Devices – CRT, LCD and LED, Connector Types – VGA, HDMI and DVI
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Subject 4: Assembling and Dissembling
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Structure of Cover Box, Required Tools, Assembling Prerequisite, Assembling Techniques, Disassembling Techniques, Important Safety Measures
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Subject 5: Understand the Booting
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Booting, Advance Startup, Normal Start, Safe Mode, Understanding BIOS, BIOS vs CMOS, BIOS Components and BIOS Configuration, Flashing BIOS, UEFI
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Subject 6: Working with Operating Systems
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Install and Updating Windows Operating Systems, Clean Install, Dual Boot, Upgrade and Migrate, Advanced Features of Windows Operating Systems, Exploring Windows Features and Management Tools, Configuring Windows Operating Systems, Device Manager, System Protection and System Restore, Backup and Restore, Understanding Disk and File System, Disk, Partition and Volume, Static Disk vs Dynamic Disk, Dynamic Disk and RAID, File System – FAT, NTFS and CDFS, Disk Management Tools
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Subject 7: Basic Troubleshooting
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The Boot Process and Advance Boot Option, Windows Troubleshooting Tools
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