Introducing the Internet
A brief history of how the Internet evolved.
The benefits to modern business.


Accessing the Internet
Methods of connecting to the Internet - pros and cons.
Internet governing bodies and ownership.


Services Overview
The Internet provides a range of services. The emphasis is on services that are most likely to benefit your work. How other proprietary services such as CompuServe and MSN relate to the Internet.


Web Sites
An overview of what a web site consists of.
Web site addresses, ownership, and access. Web document types.


Internet and Intranet
Difference between Internet sites and Intranet sites.


Internet Security
Security issues relating to the Internet and Intranet. Risk of viruses and intruders.


Information Sources
Locating and accessing different on-line information sources.
Using search engines (Internet directories).
How to download files from Internet Web Sites and ftp sites. Virus risks and prevention.


Creating Web Pages
Overview of how to create your own Web Pages.
Options for placing them on the Internet or Intranet.
Options for collecting information such as enquiries.
Security issues.

Course Overview:

This course is aimed at those who know very little about the Internet but are interested in the benefits that connecting to the Internet can offer. The course provides some background information on the Internet but mainly concentrates on the practicality of using the Internet to locate business related information.

Course Duration:

Course Pre-requisites:

• Understand key terminology relating to Internet technology and services.
• Understand the concept of the World Wide Web and the conventions for naming and locating web sites.
• Understand how electronic mail relates to the Internet.
• Recognise different Internet services and select those suitable to your requirements.
• Use web site addresses to retrieve information.
• Use search engines to locate relevant web sites.

Price Band:

 Specialised