DIPLOMA IN HARDWARE AND NETWORKING ( S-SICT-H AND N )

Introduction to Operating Systems

• Introduction to Operating Systems
• Types of Operating Systems
• Overview of Microsoft Operating System
• Introduction to Linux operating system
• Client vs Server Operating System
• Installing software for Writing CD and creating ISO images
• Windows 10 Operating System
• Windows 10 installation
• Types of Partitions
• Basics of Computer Networking
• Different types of Internet Connectivity
• Difference between Static and Dynamic IP Address
• Configuring Wi-Fi network

Introduction to IT Hardware

• Identifying System Unit Components 
• Input Hardware Devices
• Output Hardware Devices
• Basic Hardware Connections
• Modern Types of Connectors – USB, OTG, NFC
• External Hardware and Peripherals Connections
• Motherboard Overview 
• Motherboard Components
• Understanding CPU characteristics
• CPU Cooling Techniques 
• Multimedia Devices

Overview of storage Devices

• Identifying Storage Devices 
• SATA Drives 
• SSDs
• SCSI Drives 
• Overview RAID storage

Understanding Printers

• Understanding laser printers
• Understanding Inkjet Printers 
• Understanding Thermal Printers 
• Understanding Impact Printers 
• Setting up and installing a printer 
• Wireless printing
• Printer toner refilling

Modern Hardware Devices and gadgets

• Installing Various Types of Hardware Components 
• Readers and scanners
• Projector
• CCTV and Surveillance system
• Computer Firmware’s
• Assembling a PC 
• UPS and Inverters
• Basic Electronics overview

Overview of laptop Hardware

Laptop Inbuilt Hardware components - Speakers, Motherboards & CPU   Laptop Internal Hardware-Memory & Optical Drives   Laptop RAM and SSDs   Laptop Components- Express Cards * Laptop Components- Expansion Cards 

• Servicing laptop hardware * Tablets vs Laptops

Troubleshooting IT Hardware

• Troubleshooting hardware devices
• Troubleshooting laptop components
• Troubleshooting Hard Drives 
• Troubleshooting Printers
• Desktop chip level repairing basics
• Mobile repairing – Basics of mobile repairing
• Laptop chip level repairing basics

Computer Safety and Operational Procedures

• Computer Safety Procedures
• Managing Computing Environments 
• Managing Safety Hazards
• PC Hardware-Electrostatic Discharge Tools
• Computer and Laptop Cleaning Tools
• PC Hardware Diagnostic Tools
• Securing Computers
• Computer Hardware Recycling
• Communication and Professionalism

Networking basics

• Basics of Networking
• OSI Model
• TCP/IP Model
• Reference Link 1
• OSI/TCP Model
• Network Protocols

Network Connectivity

• Network Topology and Network Devices
• Reference Link
• Network Cabling
• Internet Connectivity Types

IP Addressing

• Basics of IP addressing
• Classes of IP addresses
• Difference Between Static and Dynamic IPs
• Subnetting
• Configuring DHCP for Small Network
• Network Ports
• Overview of DNS
• WINS vs DNS
• MAC Address Formats
• Troubleshooting of Networks
• Network Troubleshooting Tools

Wi-Fi Networks

• Network Topology and Network Devices
• Reference Link
• Network Cabling
• Internet Connectivity Types