This is a Foundation Essentials Course, a prerequisite for all certificate tracks.
Students can choose the test-only option.
Click here to find out how. Learners may bypass the course material if they feel that they already possess the skills and knowledge of this course. However, if the project or exam score does not meet minimum requirements, the learner must take the course or a similar course prior to retesting and entering the core curriculum. The course is designed to give an introduction into the many different protocols used on the Internet, places where they are used and which application programs are needed to use them. Students will learn how to access the vast resources on the Internet, how Internet search engines work, and what are the most effective search strategies.