A Simple Guide To COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) Training Course

COPA's full form or meaning is Computer Operator and Programming Assistant. This computer-related ITI trade is of 1 year, during which students are given knowledge of basic computer internet and programming.

What do students learn during this course?
You will learn the basics of IT (Information Technology).

Fundamentals of computer
computer software installation
computer hardware basics
how to operate a personal computer
concepts of data entry
Typing with high accuracy and speed
Basic internet concepts
networking concept
web designing concepts
learning JAVA Script
E-commerce and cybersecurity
Employability skills
Cybercafe management
Database management

What is the scope of COPA course?
After completion of 1 year in COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), you can work as a Computer Operator in School/College or any Company, Assistant Programmer, Lab Assistant, Hardware and Networking job, Computer Trainer, Network Administration, Database Management, etc.

What is the benefit of COPA course?
ITI COPA course offers the students to gain the maximum knowledge of the basic functions and programs of the computer. This course is good for providing the job with minimum but basic knowledge of the computers.

A student who has passed class 10th can do the ITI COPA course. ITI COPA  course is a non-engineering trading course.

Under the ITI COPA course, there are three subjects:

Professional Knowledge (trade theory)
Professional Skills (trade practical)
Employability Skills

ITI COPA is divided into two areas one is the Domain area and the other is the Core area. Domain area (trade theory & trade practical) provides the professional and knowledge skill and on the other hand core area (employability skills) provides main, life and knowledge skill to the students.

The syllabus of  ITI COPA can differ depending upon the teaching institution. Each may have their own  syllabus of the ITI COPA. Generally, a 1 year COPA course covers the following subjects: 

Professional trade theory knowledge (Theory class)
Introduction to computer components
Introduction of script language
Introduction to Windows operating system
JavaScript and basics
Introduction to Windows shortcut commands and methods
Introduction to Visual Basic for application
Basic software installation in Windows
VBA data types, variables, and constants
Introduction to Linux and DOS
Introduction to debugging techniques
Introduction to the database management system
Using accounting software
Introduction to macros and design object controls
Data type
Introduction to networking
Constants
A detailed study on networking concepts
conversion between data types in JavaScript
Double-entry system in bookkeeping
Arithmetic, logic, and comparison operation in JavaScript
E-Commerce concept
Network topologies
Introduction to Cyber Security
Concept of DHCP server
Computer networks, use, necessity, and advantages
Concept of ISO in IT trade
DOS internal and external commands (Basics)
Introduction to internet
Basic Linux commands
Basic internet concepts
Introduction to open source software
Introduction to web browsers and search engines
Introduction to word processing software
Downloading and uploading basics
Introduction to a spreadsheet, their uses, and application
Introduction to web design concepts
Spreadsheet shortcuts and commands (basics)
Introduction to HTML and CCE
Image editing and creating presentations
Introduction to Functions in JavaScript
Open course Word press, Joomla, etc.
Concept of using multimedia  and animation files in JavaScript
Introduction to Java and programming
Analysis of VAT, Cash flow, and fund flow accounting
Introduction to Tally
Implementing accounts in Tally
Professional trade practical skill (Practical class):
Identify computer components and peripherals
Assemble computer
Configuring hub and switch
Perform subnet masking process
Programming in VBA
Software installation and basic commands
Basic designing of static web pages
Developing web pages using JavaScript
Practice with arrays in JavaScript
Executing commands on DOS
Linux operating systems
Create, edit, and format word processing document
Use image editing and presentation software
Create and edit presentation
Protect an important file and data
Using ActiveX controls
Using MS access
Compress and encrypt MS access database
Open Tally and use tally for accounting
Open and use E-commerce websites
Setup tight cybersecurity for a computer
Using the internet
Create and send an email with an attachment of a different kind
Use video chatting software
Creating an account on various websites
Configuring Outlook mail service
Install, setup, configure network
Secure computer network
Manipulate arrays in VBA
Write basic programs in VBA

Employability Skill Development and knowledge

Improving English literacy
Concept of entrepreneurship
Designing and compiling programs
Introduction to E-commerce and its possibility
Introduction to communication skills
Motivational training
Group discussion, behavioral skills
Improve communication skills
Capture and designing of images
 

After completing the ITI COPA course a student can go for jobs such as these:

Government block office
Police department
Akshaya centers
Data entry centers
Welfare office
College and university
Small scale accounting firms

Programming assistant
Computer instructor
Data entry operator
Computer operator