
Define information technology as the application of computers to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data to create presentable information. Use hardware and software that capture, process, and exchange information.
Discover how computer hardware and software define input, processing, output, and storage, from CPUs and motherboards to screens and drives, tracing evolution from mainframes to mobile devices.
Track the evolution of input and output devices from keyboards, mice, and scanners to touchscreens, printers, monitors, projectors, and 3D printers, highlighting human–computer interaction.
Explore storage devices, including RAM, magnetic hard drives, and external storage, and understand their underlying mechanisms. Trace the growth from megabytes to terabytes and its impact on information technology.
Explore the evolution of computer software, from word processors and operating systems to browsers and office applications, and understand how hardware, drivers, and the user interface shape user experiences.
Explore the differences between the internet and the world wide web, their infrastructure, and core components like web pages, web servers, browsers, http, and the dot-com era.
Explore the history and physical infrastructure of the internet, from early ARPANET and military research to the rise of networks that connect computers worldwide.
Take a look at an internet minute to see how web 2.0 and online services shape digital life. Explore the role of social networks, video platforms, search, and data infrastructure.
Trace the smartphone's evolution from mobile phone to a comprehensive device with mobile operating system, touch interface, apps, media, and digital assistant functions.
This course is designed for beginners looking to make use of Information Technology for their personal, professional or business needs. The course covers formal definition of IT, details how IT has evolved over the years and also looks at the current landscape by discussing latest and future trends.
At the end of this course you would be able to make better use of Information Technology to enhance your productivity.
The course is taught in Hindi language with the course material in English.