Basic computer course (online) - free

The training course “Computer Science – Basic Level” The aim is to provide students with the fundamental computer science concepts necessary to use a computer in its basic functions and applications.

Through the Basic Computer Science course it will be possible to acquire:

• Basic Concepts of Information Technology: concepts related to hardware, software (difference between operating and application software), basic terminology, characteristics of peripherals.
• The basics of using a personal computer;
• The basic principles of cyber security;
• The skills to organize emails, use cloud services and collaborate online;
• The basics of word processing, using spreadsheets, and creating presentations;
• The essential tools for collaborating on the web.

TARGETS: At the end of the course, students will be able to:

- understand the main theoretical foundations of computer science;

- acquire mastery of IT tools aimed at solving significant problems;

- acquire awareness of the advantages and limitations of using information technology tools and methods and of the social and cultural consequences of such use;

- use the main functions of the most common software tools for calculation, research and network communication, multimedia communication, data acquisition and organization, applying them in a wide range of situations, choosing the most suitable tool each time;

- adopt tools to guarantee the “security” of your PC;

- understand the role of technology as a mediator between science and everyday life.

FUNDING BODY: Formattemp

PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work spa

IMPLEMENTING BODY: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.

PRICE: the course is free (financed by Formatemp);

DURATION: 88 HOURS from day November 08 to December 22, 2021 – 33 4-hour days in the VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (online);

CERTIFICATE: of frequency (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LESSONS: As per the calendar:

- first week: Monday, Tuesday 09.30am-13.30pm and Thursday 16.00pm-20.00pm;

- second week: Tuesday to Friday 09.30am-13.30pm except Thursday 16.00pm-20.00pm;

- third week: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 16.00pm-20.00pm, Tuesday 09.30am-13.30pm;

- fourth week: Monday and Thursday 16.00pm-20.00pm and Tuesday-Wednesday 09.30am-13.30pm;

- fifth week: Monday and Thursday 16.00-20.00pm and Friday 09.30am-13.30pm;

- sixth week: Monday and Thursday 16.00pm-20.00pm;

- seventh week: Monday 16.00-20.00pm and Wednesday 09.30am-13.30pm;

MEMBERSHIPS: To submit your application you must register on the website http://www.ideeinsieme.it/index.php/register | and, once you have uploaded your personal documents and CV, type SEND (By 03/11/2021 at 17.30 pm);

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: the course is aimed at candidates for temporary work assignments (both unemployed and out of work) registered and selected by the Employment Agency;

- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;
- you need a desktop PC, laptop, or tablet with a stable connection, webcam, and microphone;

SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:
- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;
- Check the connection devices to be carried out in videoconference;

SELECTIONS: Those who have joined will be contacted by email to confirm (by 03:11 PM on April 18.00, 2021) the verification of videoconference connection devices scheduled for April 04, 2021 from 11:14.00 AM onwards in a group;

REGISTRATION: Those selected will be contacted by email and telephone (by 11:18.00 PM on November 05, 2021) to attend the first day of the course on November 08, 2021, at 11:09.30 AM on the online platform after sending the entry link.