CIT CURRICULUM

Computer Fundamentals  →  Intermediate  →  Advanced AI & Automation

LEVEL 01 — BASIC CIT

Computer Fundamentals

Duration: 2 Months

Computer Fundamentals

•        Introduction to Computers

•        Hardware Components (CPU, RAM, Storage, Motherboard)

•        Software Types (System & Application Software)

•        Input & Output Devices

•        Operating System Basics

•        File Management

•        Computer Maintenance & Safety

Windows Operating System

•        Windows Interface & Navigation

•        Desktop, Taskbar & Start Menu

•        File Explorer

•        Control Panel & Settings

•        User Accounts

•        System Updates & Basic Troubleshooting

Microsoft Word

•        Document Creation & Formatting

•        Fonts, Styles & Paragraphs

•        Tables & Images

•        Headers, Footers & Page Numbers

•        Mail Merge Basics

Microsoft Excel

•        Spreadsheet Basics

•        Formulas & Functions

•        Data Entry & Formatting

•        Charts & Graphs

•        Basic Data Sorting & Filtering

Microsoft PowerPoint

•        Slide Design & Layouts

•        Text, Images & Shapes

•        Transitions & Animations

•        Presentation Delivery

Internet & Digital Skills

•        Internet Basics & Browsers

•        Email (Gmail / Outlook)

•        Online Search & Research

•        Cloud Storage (Google Drive / OneDrive)

•        Online Safety & Digital Citizenship

Basic Security & AI Introduction

•        Password Security

•        Antivirus & Safe Computing

•        Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

•        Everyday AI Tools Overview

LEVEL 03 — ADVANCED CIT

Advanced Digital Technology, AI & Automation

Duration: 2 Months (Months 5–6)

1. Advanced Artificial Intelligence

•        AI Fundamentals → Advanced Concepts

•        Machine Learning Concepts

•        Deep Learning Introduction

•        Generative AI

•        Large Language Models (LLMs)

•        Multimodal AI

•        Computer Vision

•        Speech & Voice AI

•        AI Assistants

•        AI Agents

•        Agentic AI

•        AI Workflows

•        AI Ethics & Responsible AI

2. Advanced Prompt Engineering

•        Professional Prompt Architecture

•        Role & Context Engineering

•        Few-Shot Prompting

•        Structured Output

•        Multi-Step Prompts

•        Prompt Chaining

•        AI Reasoning Workflows

•        Document-Based AI

•        Research with AI

•        Fact Checking & Hallucination Control

•        AI Task Automation

3. AI Automation & n8n

•        Automation Fundamentals

•        Workflow Architecture

•        Triggers & Actions

•        Nodes

•        Webhooks

•        APIs

•        JSON Basics

•        HTTP Requests

•        Connecting AI Models

•        AI Agents in Workflows

•        Database + AI Automation

•        Email Automation

•        WhatsApp / Customer Inquiry Automation

•        Automated Admission System

•        AI Customer Support Workflow

4. Advanced Networking

•        OSI Model

•        TCP/IP Model

•        IPv4 & IPv6

•        Advanced IP Addressing

•        Subnetting

•        CIDR

•        DHCP

•        DNS

•        NAT

•        Routing

•        Switching

•        VLAN

•        Wireless Networking

•        Network Troubleshooting

•        Network Security

•        Cisco Networking Fundamentals

•        Cisco Packet Tracer

•        Office Network Design

5. Advanced Cybersecurity

•        Cybersecurity Architecture

•        CIA Triad

•        Authentication & Authorization

•        Encryption

•        Hashing

•        Firewalls

•        Network Security

•        Endpoint Security

•        Malware Analysis Concepts

•        Phishing & Social Engineering

•        Password Attacks

•        Identity & Access Management

•        Secure Wi-Fi

•        Data Protection

•        Security Monitoring

•        Incident Response

•        Cybersecurity Best Practices

6. Cloud & Modern Computing

•        Cloud Computing

•        Cloud Service Models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)

•        Cloud Storage

•        Cloud Backup

•        Virtual Machines

•        Virtualization

•        Containers Introduction

•        Cloud Security

•        Remote Collaboration

•        Modern Cloud Workflows

7. Advanced Database & Data

•        Database Architecture

•        DBMS

•        Relational Databases

•        Tables & Relationships

•        Primary / Foreign Keys

•        SQL

•        CRUD Operations

•        Queries

•        Data Filtering & Sorting

•        Database Design

•        Data Cleaning

•        Data Analysis

•        Dashboards

•        Business Intelligence Concepts

8. Advanced Programming & Computational Thinking

•        Programming Concepts

•        C++ Advanced Fundamentals

•        Functions

•        Arrays

•        Strings

•        Pointers Introduction

•        Structures

•        Object-Oriented Programming

•        Classes & Objects

•        Inheritance

•        Polymorphism

•        Encapsulation

•        Exception Handling

•        File Handling

•        Debugging

•        Algorithms

•        Data Structures Introduction

•        Problem Solving

9. Advanced Data Analysis

•        Data Collection

•        Data Cleaning

•        Data Organization

•        Spreadsheet Data Analysis

•        Advanced Excel

•        Pivot Tables

•        Advanced Functions

•        Dashboards

•        Data Visualization

•        Business Reports

•        AI-Assisted Data Analysis

•        Decision Making from Data

10. System Administration

•        Windows Administration

•        User Accounts

•      &

Prerequisites

• Prior Knowledge: None. This course is explicitly designed as a "Starter" track perfect for beginners. No programming or technical background is required to enter the 2-Month block.

• Progression Requirement: To advance to the Intermediate (4-Month) or Complete (6-Month) levels, students must complete the preceding baseline modules. Progress carries forward seamlessly without needing to repeat completed modules.

Learning Outcomes & Career Readiness

Technical Skills Gained

Upon finishing the full 6-month curriculum, students will be able to:

• Confidently operate Windows 11, configure basic Wi-Fi setups, troubleshoot hardware, and assign IP addresses.

• Produce professional documents, complex Excel spreadsheets, and compelling corporate presentations.

• Design professional vector layouts and edit high-quality images using CorelDraw and Photoshop CS6.

• Build and deploy fully responsive static websites from scratch using HTML and CSS.

• Write functional Python scripts (e.g., calculators, data organizers) to solve real-world logic problems.

• Leverage modern AI tools safely and productively within a professional workplace environment.

Capstone Projects (6-Month Track)

Students prove their capabilities by completing three major practical milestones:

1. Static Website: Designing and deploying a fully styled personal or business website.

2. Python Mini Project: Building a real-world application like a quiz app or calculator.

3. Portfolio Presentation: Compiling all design and web work into a professional showcase presented to a evaluation panel.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the complete program are equipped with industry-relevant skills to immediately enter the workforce or launch a freelance career in roles such as:

• IT Support Technician / Helpdesk Specialist

• Junior Graphic Designer

• Office Administrator / Data Entry Specialist

• Junior Web Developer / Freelance Web Creator