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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 microcredential, 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 microcredential.

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Quick Facts about this Microcredential

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

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What You’ll Earn

Those completing the microcredential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn.
Digital portable badge for Austin Community College District's Digital Fluency and Innovation Intro to Computers and Internet Search microcredential

What our students have to say about this Microcredential

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“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.

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Microcredentials are a new way of learning at ACC

Fast

Unlike a traditional college course, the microcredentials are bite-sized, taking 5 weeks or less to complete

Free

Enrollment is free to current ACC students (some microcredentials may require an additional purchase*)

Supportive

A dedicated Digital Navigator will grade your work, provide helpful feedback, and answer questions

Flexible

Learn on your own schedule with these microcredentials, and go as fast as you are able to master the content

* Check the Quick Facts section for details

This microcredential is available

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