About the Course
This course provides students with comprehensive foundational understanding of computing concepts, principles and practical skills. More emphasis are placed on enhancing practical problem-solving abilities - fostering critical thinking skills within computing contexts. By the end of this course, students will have acquired a solid foundation to pursue further studies or apply their knowledge in employment.
Below is a list of specific topics covered on this course:
Week 1:
Introduction to Computing
Week 2:Â Â
Introduction to Computer Networks
Week 3:Â Â
Operating Systems
Week 4:Â Â
Programming Fundamentals
Week 5:Â Â
Web Development
Week 6:Â Â
Database Fundamentals
Week 7:Â Â
Cybersecurity Basics
Week 8:Â Â
Computer Ethics and Digital Literacy
Week 9:Â Â
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Week 10:
Software Development Life Cycle and Project Management
Week 11:
Mobile Computing and Emerging Technologies
Week 12:
Career Pathways and Soft Skills Development in ComputingÂ
Your Instructor
Ben Yankson [BSc Hons, PGCE with QTS, PGCE Post-16, PGDip, MSc]
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Mr Yankson is a highly qualified Computer Systems Engineer and Lecturer in both secondary and post-16 (adults) education sectors. He has several years of teaching experience in both secondary and further education colleges as well as over two decades of continuous industrial experience with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in London, United Kingdom. His long vision was to return to Ghana to help bridge the digital divide between the country and the developed world.