Intro to Computers & Internet Search

Everything is going digital – jobs, school, and personal communication. Interacting easily and confidently in a digital world starts with understanding how computers and the Internet work. In this micro-credential, you'll learn the basics of how computers operate, file management, and safe, efficient methods to search on the web. Start your digital fluency journey with this micro-credential.

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Quick Facts about this Micro-Credential

What You’ll Learn

The basic components of a computer (hardware and software)
Navigating, managing files, and operating systems
Searching techniques to conduct browsing, filtering, and evaluation of digital content
Ethical principles that relate to the use of information technology and networks
Development of Problem Solving professional competency, as well

Things to Know

This micro-credential is free to all current ACC students
This is a foundation course – no prior knowledge/experience is required
This micro-credential provides a base upon which to build digital fluency
This micro-credential is part of the Fundamentals of Computer Skills for Job Readiness micro-certificate

What You’ll Earn

Those completing the micro-credential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn.

What our students have to say about this Micro-Credential

“The class was very interesting and got great support from [the Digital Navigator].” Y.I.

“…you will be surprised at what you didn’t know about computers and the internet. I thought the videos were well chosen, and the assignments were thoughtfully designed to challenge the learner.” E.A.

“It’s a great course and had a lot of information that is applicable to every job. I really enjoyed this microcredential course.” C.K.

“Honestly, I could not believe this kind of quality class was offering for free. And I am a senior citizen back to school student who always wanted to learn about computer and internet. If I can manage this course, anybody can do it.” Y.I.

Jobs worldwide requiring digital skills by 2030
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