I.T. Essentials – Basic Level
The course aims to help anyone who is new to using computers. It is designed to give its participants the necessary computer skills needed for the general workplace and school environments.
Pre-requisite: None
Software Used:
- Microsoft Office and Microsoft Internet Explorer or
- OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox (Freeware)
Modules:
- Introduction to Computer Concepts
- Introduction to Windows
- Basic Word Processing
- Basic Electronic Spreadsheet skills
- Internet browsing
General Outline:
- Introduction to Computer Concepts and Introduction to Windows
- Review of Basic Computer Concepts
- Office Automation
- Introduction to Networking
- PC Start-Up Sequence
- Getting Started with Windows
- Windows Explorer
- File Manipulation in Windows
- Windows Accessories
No. of hours: 6 Hours
- Basic Word Processing
- Exploring the Screen Layout
- Understanding Menus and Toolbars
- Entering and Editing Text
- Formatting Text
- Formatting Pages
No. of hours: 9 Hours
- Basic Electronic Spreadsheet skills
- Exploring the Screen Layout
- Understanding Menus and Toolbars
- Moving Around the Worksheets
- Working with Multiple Worksheets
- Entering and Editing Data
- Selecting Ranges of Cells
- Using the Fill Handle
- Creating a Simple Formulae
- Using AutoSum
- Sorting a List
- Working with AutoFilter
- Creating an Embedded Chart
- Formatting the Chart
No. of hours: 6 Hours
- Internet browsing
- The Internet Browser
- URL as locator
- Using Popular Search Engines – Google, Yahoo…
- Setting-up a Web-based Email Account
- Using a Web-based Email Account
No. of hours: 3 Hours
