Home Learning College: I.T. & Computing Courses

I.T. & Computing Courses

Home Learning College offers professional IT and computing courses that have been designed by experts.

Information Technology provides exciting and opportunity filled careers; whether you are new to the field or looking to build on your skills, Home Learning College’s wide variety of courses have what you need. With varying degrees of skill levels, Home Learning College IT courses can help you to begin or develop your IT career. Here are some of the exciting paths that a Home Learning College course can set you on:

Computer Desktop Support
Computer Networking
Computer Maintenance
Computer Programming

To learn more about the specific courses available through Home Learning College, please click on the links below.

		Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

	•	This IT course demonstrates the skills to successfully support windows end users.
	•	Installing Windows operating system.
	•	Troubleshooting system startup and user logons.
	•	Managing users and the Windows environment.
	•	Typical jobs include Help Desk Technician and PC or Technical Support Specialist
	•	ACITP Certificate in Desktop Support

		CompTIA A+ Computer Maintenance Course

	•	Computing course specializing in computer maintenance.
	•	Build, install, configure and upgrade computers
	•	Understand computer terminology - Microprocessors, RAM, motherboards etc.
	•	Recognise and solve common operating system errors
	•	Work in the IT industry, run your own business
	•	Achieve certification in Computer Maintenance
	•	CompTIA A Certification

		VB.net Computer Programming

	•	Build the next generation of applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web using skills developed with this computing course.
	•	Design stand-alone applications
	•	Computer limits and functions
	•	Software applications
	•	Program design
	•	The Visual Basic language
	•	Graphics techniques
	•	Database and web applications
	•	Multimedia effects
	•	ACITP Certificate in Programming

		Java Computer Programming

	•	Java technology is everywhere: the web, PCs, mobile phones, TV set-top boxes, smart cards. This computing course enables you to become fluent in Java - quickly
	•	Java Runtime environment
	•	Packages and Abstract Modifiers
	•	Swing Components
	•	Networking in Java
	•	Java Language Fundamentals
	•	Java Modifiers
	•	Flow Control in Java
	•	Sun Certified Java Programmer

		Microsoft Office Course

	•	Basic computing course designed to assist with work in any modern office and keep up with technology
	•	Microsoft Word (Word processing)
	•	Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)
	•	Microsoft PowerPoint (Graphics)
	•	Type letters, reports and add graphics
	•	Produce charts, graphs and detailed calculations
	•	Create presentations
	•	Software supplied
	•	Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

		Introduction to Computer Skills

	•	Computing skills for use in business
	•	Understand the Windows operating system
	•	Produce professional documents
	•	Store and file personal accounts
	•	Connect to the Internet and browse the Web
	•	Send and receive e-mails
	•	Work with databases and graphics
	•	Software Supplied
	•	ACITP Certificate in Computing Skills

		CompTIA Network+ Computer Networking

	•	Network + IT course is seen by the IT Industry as the perfect entry point into a Networking career
	•	Foundations of Networking,
	•	Wireless communication.
	•	Network design, infrastructure and data transmission.
	•	Server configuration, tools and security, WAN Devices.
	•	Network and Server maintenance and troubleshooting.
	•	ACITP Diploma in Networking