Computer Basics Courses

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Become competent in all this around the personal computer. Topics include the mouse, monitor, keyboard, connectivity as well as topics such as computer security, the internet, common applications and navigation. Includes a Microsoft Office primer.

Data analytics has taken the world by a storm. Data analytics helps obtain some insight from collected data. People use data analytics to improve their businesses and their lives. A data analyst collects and stores data on sales numbers, market research, logistics, linguistics, or other behaviors. They bring technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of that data, then process, design and present it in ways to help people, businesses, and organizations make better decisions. The role of the data analyst requires the right technical as well as strategic and critical thinking skills to effectively problem-solve and communication skills to communicate data insights.

This course covers the fundamentals of computer programming. Develop a better understanding of how computer applications work by learning to write your own simple programs. Learn the basic programming structures that are common to many programming languages, including input and output statements, constants, assignment statements, string and numeric variables, conditionals, and branching and looping control structures. Programming techniques covered include counting, averaging, rounding, the use of random numbers, and numerous tips on developing a good programming style.