Online Class: Internet Specialist 101
This course is a comprehensive overview of the power and potential of the Internet.
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15Lessons
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23Exams &
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
Course Description
The role of an Internet Specialist in today's business marketplace is in exceptionally high demand. The Internet is a global web of interconnected networks that contains an immense amount of information. It has transformed how businesses conduct commerce in a global economy, and it has dramatically affected how individuals communicate.
We start the course with a brief introduction to the personal computer and the history of technological advances that has led to the development of the Internet. We will examine a variety of topics that are required in order to have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively use the Internet for both business and personal enrichment.
This course will include an overview of how computers connect to the Internet and cover such topics as email, building websites, communication on the Internet, protecting against hackers, keeping children safe online, software, hardware, and many more topics. We'll also cover the many career options for an Internet Specialist and examine what roles they may fill in today's businesses.
We'll also cover the popular topic of social media, which is the fastest growing segment of the Internet community. It has brought people together and increased our ability to communicate and forge friendships with people around the globe. This course is a comprehensive overview of the power and potential of the Internet.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Understanding the Personal Computer
The road to becoming an effective Internet specialist starts with a basic and solid understanding of the personal computer and how it interacts with the global system of computers called the Internet.
11 Total Points
- Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
- Complete Assignment: An Introduction
- Assessment: Lesson 1: Understanding the Personal Computer
Lesson 2: Internet Addresses and Domain Names
One of the most important concepts to understand about the Internet is how Internet addresses, or domain names, work.
10 Total Points
- Assessment: Lesson 2: Internet Addresses and Domain Names
Lesson 3: Sending and Receiving E-mail
In this section, we will examine the actual mechanics of sending and receiving an e-mail and the software required to do so. We also will cover topics often overlooked by the general population.
10 Total Points
- Lesson discussions: Email
- Assessment: Lesson 3: Sending and Receiving Email
Lesson 4: Internet Searching
Second only to the use of e-mail, Internet searching is one of the most popularly used aspects of the Internet.
12 Total Points
- Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 4: Internet Searching
Lesson 5: Protecting Yourself Against Hackers
As an Internet specialist, you often will be called upon to provide advice on how to best protect companies' assets from hackers and other malicious attacks meant to steal information or disable networks.
12 Total Points
- Lesson discussions: Online Protection
- Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 5: Protecting Yourself against Hackers
Lesson 6: Social Media on the Internet
In this section, we will give you a full understanding of how social media was born, what it is, and how it is used on the Internet today. We also will discuss why it is often regarded as the future of the Internet.
11 Total Points
- Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 6: Social Media on the Internet
Lesson 7: Preparing to Build a Web Site
One of the most important functions of an Internet specialist is to assist businesses and individuals in the preparation and building of a Web site.
11 Total Points
- Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 7: Preparing to Build a Website
Lesson 8: Building a Web Site
Now that you and your client have gone through the preparation phase of building a Web site, it is time to either work with a professional designer or build the site yourself.
10 Total Points
- Assessment: Lesson 8: Building a Website
Lesson 9: How to Do Research on the Internet
The Internet is a treasure trove of information, and that is an understatement.
8 Total Points
- Assessment: Lesson 9: How to do Research on the Internet
Lesson 10: An Internet Specialist Career
One of the most promising career paths, based on job growth projections, earnings potential, and job flexibility, is that of an Internet specialist.
10 Total Points
- Assessment: Lesson 10: An Internet Specialist Career
Lesson 11: Using Internet Forums, Newsgroups, and Online Communities
The advent of the Internet has greatly enhanced our ability to communicate and congregate, albeit virtually, with people who share our interests and have like-minded ideas.
10 Total Points
- Assessment: Lesson 11: Using Internet Forums, Newsgroups, and Online Communities
Lesson 12: Communication on the Internet
It would be a remarkable understatement to claim that people's ability to communicate has vastly improved because of the Internet.
10 Total Points
- Lesson discussions: Online Communication
- Assessment: Lesson 12: Communication on the Internet
Lesson 13: Conducting Business and Shopping on the Internet
Second only to communication, shopping is one of the most popular uses for the Internet. Millions of people and businesses spend billions of dollars per day on the Internet.
12 Total Points
- Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 13: Conducting Business and Shopping on the Internet
Lesson 14: Protecting Children on the Internet
Experts estimate that more than 93 percent of children in the United States have some access to the Internet, whether in school, at the library, or at home.
12 Total Points
- Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
- Assessment: Lesson 14: Protecting Children on the Internet
Lesson 15: Essential and Recommended Software for the Internet
To use the Internet, several software packages are essential and others are strongly recommended to make full use of the Web.
55 Total Points
- Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
- Assessment: Lesson 15: Essential and Recommended Software for the Internet
- Assessment: The Final Exam
204
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the major components of a personal computer.
- Understand Internet addresses and domain names.
- Describe the protocols involved in sending and receiving email.
- Describe best strategies to use when using search engines.
- Identify ways to protect yourself from online scams and hackers.
- Describe ways to use social media.
- Prepare and build a website.
- Use Internet Forums, Newsgroups, and Online Communities.
- Describe best methods for conducting business professionally and securely on the Internet.
- Identify ways to protect children from the hazards of the Internet.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
Course Title:
Internet Specialist 101
Course Number:
7550350
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Category:
Availability:
This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
Last Updated:
July 2023
Course Type:
Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value:
0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Course Fee:
$120.00 U.S. dollars
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