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Internet Fundamentals And Website Components Explained Training

SAQA US 117692 | NQF 6 | Credits 8 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the internet's fundamental concepts and the components that make up websites. Learners will gain the knowledge to explain how the internet works, identify website structures, and apply this understanding in practical contexts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of the internet, including its history, infrastructure, and key protocols.
  • Identify and describe the main components of a website, such as domain names, hosting, and content management systems.
  • Apply knowledge of internet fundamentals to navigate and use web-based tools effectively.
  • Demonstrate understanding of web standards and accessibility requirements.
  • Analyze the structure of a website to identify its key elements and their functions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for individuals who are new to the internet or web technologies, including office administrators, small business owners, and anyone seeking to build a foundational understanding of the internet and website components.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to the Internet and Core Concepts

Objectives:
• Define the Internet and explain its evolution.
• Identify key components of the Internet infrastructure.
• Describe how data travels across networks.
• Explain the role of ISPs and domain names.

Topics:
• What is the Internet? History and development.
• Network basics: LANs, WANs, and the Internet backbone.
• IP addresses, DNS, and domain names.
• Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and connectivity types.
• Web browsers and search engines.
• Overview of the World Wide Web vs. the Internet.

Day 2: Understanding Web Technologies and Protocols

Objectives:
• Explain HTTP/HTTPS protocols and their functions.
• Describe how web servers and clients interact.
• Understand URLs, cookies, and caching.
• Differentiate between static and dynamic websites.

Topics:
• HTTP/HTTPS: request-response cycle, status codes.
• Web servers: Apache, Nginx, IIS.
• URLs, URIs, and URL components.
• Cookies, sessions, and caching mechanisms.
• Static vs. dynamic content: HTML/CSS vs. server-side scripting.
• Introduction to SSL/TLS and security.

Day 3: Website Components – Front-End and Back-End

Objectives:
• Identify front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Explain the role of back-end languages and databases.
• Understand content management systems (CMS).
• Describe web hosting and domain registration.

Topics:
• Front-end basics: HTML5 structure, CSS3 styling, JavaScript interactivity.
• Back-end languages: PHP, Python, Node.js.
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, and data storage.
• Content Management Systems: WordPress, Joomla.
• Web hosting types: shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud.
• Domain registration and management.

Day 4: Internet Security, Privacy, and Ethical Use

Objectives:
• Identify common Internet threats and security measures.
• Explain encryption and secure communication.
• Understand privacy settings and data protection.
• Discuss ethical issues and legal frameworks in SA.

Topics:
• Threats: malware, phishing, DDoS attacks.
• Firewalls, antivirus, and secure passwords.
• Encryption: symmetric, asymmetric, SSL/TLS.
• Privacy: tracking, VPNs, and incognito mode.
• South African laws: POPIA, ECT Act.
• Ethical use: netiquette, copyright, and plagiarism.

Day 5: Practical Integration and Future Trends

Objectives:
• Build a simple website using learned components.
• Implement basic security practices.
• Explore emerging Internet technologies.
• Develop a plan for continuous learning.

Topics:
• Hands-on: create a basic website (HTML/CSS).
• Add a contact form with simple back-end.
• Implement HTTPS and basic security headers.
• Future trends: IoT, AI, 5G, Web3.
• Career paths and further certifications.
• Course review and assessment.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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