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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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 AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesIGNOU

    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


    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

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    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. 

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