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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology course is being provided by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and spread out over 12 weeks or three months. This course will give you the basics of information technology and touch upon various aspects of Information Systems.

The CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology programme covers the meaning of ICT and the emergence of the digital divide and cyberspace issues. This comprehensive course also explains the application of Information Technology. These applications include e-commerce, e-governance and education, which are thoroughly explained in this programme.

Besides, the CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology online course also has an extensive curriculum spread over 12 weeks, and the candidates will also receive a certification upon successful completion of the programme. Through this programme, you can learn about the uses and process of development of information systems. You will also understand the need for Management Information Systems (MIS) in the duration of this course.

The Highlights

Online learning
Intermittent assignments
Course Level- Undergraduate
Video lectures
Short term course- 12 weeks

Programme Offerings

Online lectures
Reading Material
email alerts
Intermittent quizzes and assignments
Expert Faculty

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Knowledge of IT industry

Upon successful completion of all the modules of the Introduction to Information Technology course, you will have learned the following:

Important elements of Information Technology
Digital divide and ICT tools
The definition and development of Information Systems
Definition and purpose of MIS
Overview of Human-computer interaction and embedded systems

Who it is for

Web developerSoftware EngineerIT Engineer

Admission Details

Candidates interested in the CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology online programme, should follow the procedure given below to register:

Step 1. Open the official Swayam website. https://swayam.gov.in/

Step 2. The options window will have two choices – Ongoing Courses and Upcoming Courses. Select ‘CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology’ course under upcoming courses and click on the same.

Step3. Next, you will see the option to ‘JOIN’ provided on the course page. Click on this option to proceed.

Step 4. Finally, enter all the details asked for by the portal. After this, your registration will be complete and you can begin the course.

Application Details

To take admission in the Introduction to Information Technology course by Swayam, the interested candidates need to register themselves by creating an account. Candidates can create a new account on Swayam or use your account on Facebook, Microsoft, or Google to continue. Further, the learning portal will give you all the information on the course, such as important dates, number of lectures, etc.

The Syllabus

Block 1

Unit 1: Attributes of Information Technology

Block 1

Unit 2: ICT and Digital Divide

Block 1

Unit 3: Cyberspace and Cyber crime

Block 2

Unit 1: E-commerce

Block 2

Unit 2: E-Governance
Unit 3: Educational System

Block 2

Unit 4: Medical Systems

Block 3

Unit 1: Development of Information Systems

Block 3

Unit 2: Management Information System

Block 3

Unit 3: IT projects in India

Block 4

Unit 1: Fundamental of Embedded Systems

Block 4

Unit 2: Advanced Methods of communication with computer

Block 4

Unit 3: Computer Vision

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the course an ongoing programme?

The CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology course is an upcoming course which can be found under the ‘Upcoming Courses’ section on the SWAYAM website.

2: What is the duration of the course?

The duration of the CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology course is 12 weeks or three months.

3: Is this a diploma-level course?

No, the CIT-002: Introduction to Information Technology online course is an undergraduate-level course.

4: What applications of the use of ICT are discussed in this course?

The Introduction to Information Technology online programme covers various applications of the use of ICT, viz. e-Governance, e-commerce, and education.

5: Will I be able to access this course offline?

No, you are required to have a stable internet connection to have access to the course materials.