A brief overview of the course

Classes are held one workday evening a week between the hours of 6pm and 7.30pm. Two classes of seven students are taken each week. Each student has his or her own computer - the classes are hands-on. Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Classes are open to individuals and business people.
Minimum requirement is a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows.

Next courses start: 30th June 2003

Week Topics covered Outcomes
Week One Introduction to the Internet.
  • What is the Internet?
  • Milestones
  • Understanding email, web pages, forums etc
  • Understanding modern technological developments
  • Understanding viruses - how to protect your computer
Understanding the bigger picture, the Internet and how it works
Week Two Introduction to web software development tools supplied free to students on CD
  • Graphic programmes
  • Web editing programmes
  • Browsers
  • Integration of word with web editing etc...
Twenty great software programmes to assist you on the Internet (web editing tools, graphics tools, font managers etc)
Week Three Building a basic web page (sample supplied on CD) Adding text, links, and basics of web structure
Week Four Using graphics and images to enhance your web page

Overview of copyright, pornography and defamation - legal trips

Adding images, basics of web design, traps
Week Five Marketing Strategies
  • Domain names
  • Meta Links
  • Search Engines
  • Email lists
  • Forums
  • Free stuff on the Internet - great links
Making your web page shine out there (don't be a bill board in the Nullabor Desert)
Week Six Summary and Certificate Presentation Well done!

Costs per person: $350 payable in advance.

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