The one week section on Operating Systems will take the trainee from the level of a user to a greater understanding of the components and operations of the computer and the operating systems. The trainee will learn the basics of Mocrosoft DOS and how to setup a personal computer. Both mainframe and personal computer programming concepts will be taught. Database management techniques are taught for three weeks. A one week introduction to Windows is next.
Special attention is given to the study and use of macros within the worksheet.
The UNIX operating system is taught, including the basic subset of the commands, the editors and file management concepts. This includes the building of databases, the construction of queries, and the production of reports based on the database. At this point, the subject of Networking is taught, focusing on basic principles of telecommunications, data communications, local area networks and wide area networks. Concepts of data communications will include a study of standards and connecting various kinds of equipment. Training is conducted on an NCR Model 3430, a Novell Network and assorted IBM compatible computers.