What you’ll learn
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Basic skills in programming simple code
- Applied exercises and activities to improve your IT skills
- How to identify and to solve problems using design patterns-
- Basic security considerations including cyber security issues
- Fundamentals of Database Set up and Management
Requirements
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Have access to computer, calculator and text editor
Description
Learn the Foundations of Information Technology and Programming
Looking to get started on Information Technology? Don’t know where to start or what’s involved?
This course will help you get started into the rich and wonderful world of information technology. Whether you are someone looking career change or a hobbyist looking to learn more about IT, then this course introduces you to the foundations and fundamentals of some of widely used codes such as HTML, CSS, and Java.
If you want to start and not be overwhelmed by too much, too soon, then this course is the perfect primer for you.
WHAT MAKES THIS INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING EFFECTIVE & HOW IT WORKS
This course will teach you math with simple, clear explanations, as well as range of activities and practice exercises. Throughout the course you will be encourage to build on what you have already learnt and increase your confidence in a safe, online learning environment.
WHAT IS PROGRAMMING?
If you were to set off on a trip to a foreign country, one that did not speak your language, but you were dying to communicate with the locals, what would you do? Of course, you’d learn a few phrases and expressions to help you navigate some basics of the culture.
The same logic applies to computing and information technology. To learn how to communicate with computers, there are a series of languages that are used. All these languages operated behind the screen, and help users complete tasks – from opening emails, to clicking on shopping carts, to analysing the results of traffic to their site. It is programming that runs computers, and programmers who set the rules and functions that happen throughout the internet.
Programming starts with coding, the process of putting expressions and language together. It is the basics of coding that we are going to work on this project, and see how it impacts the user experience.
Invest in your future! Enroll today and learn how to perform basic programming and build your confidence in a safe, online learning environment.
Who this course is for:
- High School and University Students
- Hobbyists
- Career Changes
- Anyone Looking to Learn Basic Programming
Modules
2.1: Introduction to Programming
Lessons
2.2: How Programming Works?
Lessons
- 2.2.1 Programming is a process of telling a computer what to do.
- 2.2.2 Instructions: Programs are written in a particular language that uses a set of instructions to tell the computer what to do.
- 2.2.3 Loops and Conditionals: Programs can also include loops and conditionals, which allow for more complex operations.
- 2.2.4 Output: The final product of programming is usually an output, such as a file or web page.
- 2.2.5 Programming is a complex but ultimately rewarding process.
- 2.2.6 Quiz
2.3: Coding 101
Lessons
2.4: Introduction to HTML
Lessons
2.5: Cascading Style Sheets
Lessons
2.6: Java 1
Lessons
- 2.6.1 What exactly is Java Programming?
- 2.6.2 History: Java was created in 1995 by James Gosling.
- 2.6.3 Use: Java is widely used in both industry and academia.
- 2.6.4 Features: Java has many features that make it an attractive choice for programming.
- 2.6.5 Development: Java is a mature language with a large community of developers.
- 2.6.6 Quiz
2.7: Java 2
Lessons
- 2.7.1 Introduction: What is Java?
- 2.7.2 How to Code with Java?
- 2.7.3 How do I get started? Instructions for installing Java and setting up a development environment.
- 2.7.4 The Basics: An overview of the basic concepts of Java programming.
- 2.7.5 Writing your first program: A step-by-step guide to writing your first Java program.
- 2.7.6 Quiz
2.9: Introduction to MySQL Databases
Lessons
- 2.9.1 What MySQL is and what it can do
- 2.9.11 Quiz
- 2.9.2 Installing MySQL: How to install MySQL on your computer
- 2.9.3 Creating a Database: How to create a new database in MySQL
- 2.9.4 Working with Tables: How to work with tables in a MySQL database
- 2.9.5 How to Create and Insert Data
- 2.9.6 Query Data and Export Data
- 2.9.7 Inserting Data: How to insert data into a MySQL table
- 2.9.8 Selecting Data: How to select data from a MySQL table
- 2.9.9 Updating Data: How to update data in a MySQL table
- 2.9.10 Deleting Data: How to delete data from a MySQL table