INTERNSHIP LOGBOOK NOTES
Name: [Your Full Name]
Institution: [Your Institution Name]
Registration No: [Your Reg. Number]
Host Organization: [Company Name]
Duration: [Start Date] – [End Date]
Course: Certificate in Computer Science
Program: UBTEB
WEEK 1: ORIENTATION & INDUCTION
Activities:
Reported to the host company and was introduced to staff members.
Oriented about the company structure, rules, and safety policies.
Taken on a tour of departments, especially the ICT section.
Assigned a workstation and introduced to my supervisor.
Briefed on the tools and systems used at the company.
Skills Gained:
Understanding company operations and ICT department role.
Communication and professional behavior in the workplace.
WEEK 2: HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
Activities:
Learned how to disassemble and reassemble desktop computers.
Identified and replaced faulty RAM and hard drives.
Cleaned computer units internally using air blowers and brushes.
Diagnosed booting errors using BIOS settings and beeping sounds.
Skills Gained:
Hands-on skills in PC hardware troubleshooting and repair.
Understanding of internal computer components.
WEEK 3: OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Activities:
Installed Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux on different systems.
Partitioned hard drives and formatted storage media.
Installed drivers and performed system updates.
Created and configured user accounts with login credentials.
Skills Gained:
Proficiency in installing and configuring operating systems.
Managing system settings and user access.
WEEK 4: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION & ANTIVIRUS
Activities:
Installed Microsoft Office Suite, VLC, Chrome, and other essential programs.
Installed and updated antivirus software (Avast, Kaspersky).
Configured system restore points and performed scans.
Skills Gained:
Knowledge of common productivity software.
Basic cybersecurity awareness and protection practices.
WEEK 5: NETWORKING BASICS
Activities:
Crimped network cables using RJ45 connectors and tester.
Connected PCs to local area network (LAN).
Configured IP addresses (static and dynamic).
Identified and resolved minor connection issues.
Skills Gained:
Network cabling and configuration.
Understanding LAN, routers, switches, and DHCP.
WEEK 6: WEB DESIGN BASICS
Activities:
Assisted in designing web pages using HTML and CSS.
Used Visual Studio Code and Notepad++ as editors.
Uploaded content to a demo website using FTP.
Learned basic layout structure and tags.
Skills Gained:
Introduction to front-end web development.
Page structuring and styling using CSS.
WEEK 7: DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Activities:
Installed MySQL Workbench and explored its interface.
Created sample databases and tables.
Entered, updated, and deleted data using SQL commands.
Observed how data is backed up and restored.
Skills Gained:
Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
Understanding CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
WEEK 8: IT SUPPORT & CLIENT SERVICES
Activities:
Attended to user complaints (slow PCs, login issues, printer setup).
Reset user passwords and updated system settings.
Set up printers and scanned documents for staff.
Wrote simple user guides for common issues.
Skills Gained:
Technical support skills and user communication.
Confidence in troubleshooting and customer care.
WEEK 9: FIELD WORK & SITE VISITS
Activities:
Visited a client site for network setup and cabling.
Helped install wireless routers and configure SSID security.
Diagnosed faulty switch and replaced it.
Skills Gained:
Field exposure to real ICT challenges.
Site setup planning and teamwork in installations.
WEEK 10: REVIEW & REPORT WRITING
Activities:
Compiled weekly activities into a report format.
Met with supervisor for review and feedback.
Completed final tasks and handed over documents.
Skills Gained:
Report writing and documentation.
Reflecting on learning outcomes and personal growth.
