Computer skills

Introduction

Welcome to the Computer Skills Training Course! In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of using computers, including using popular software programs and navigating the internet. We will also discuss important concepts of information security such as privacy and data management. Throughout the course, we will provide plenty of interactive activities and practice opportunities to help you become comfortable with computer usage. By the end of this training course, you will have a thorough understanding of how to use computers for various tasks. Let us get started!

 

Objective

Objectives of Computer Skills Training Course:

1. Learn basic computer concepts and terminology, such as hardware, software, input/output devices, and networks.
2. Develop proficiency in using word processing and spreadsheet applications.
3. Practice creating presentations with presentation software.
4. Develop skills for designing webpages using HTML and CSS coding languages.
5. Learn how to use database management systems to store data and run queries for producing reports.
6. Understand the fundamentals of computer programming for developing software programs and applications.
7. Utilize productivity applications like email, instant messaging, calendars, videoconferencing, etc., to facilitate remote collaboration on projects among team members located at different physical locations.
8. Identify best practices for online security and maintaining safe computing habits to protect personal data from malicious cyber threats or attacks

Course outline

Section 1: Introduction to Computers

– Basic components of a computer

– Understanding the desktop environment

– Computer

– Computer Mouse

 

Section 2: Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite

– Overview of Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

– Opening and exiting applications

– Creating, opening, and modifying files in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

 

 Section 3: Working with Documents in Word

– Formatting documents in Word

– Adding tables, images, and shapes to documents

– Aligning text within paragraphs

– Spell checking & formatting text.

 

 Section 4: Working with Data in Excel  

– Entering data into worksheets

– Organizing data using formulas & functions

– Sorting & filtering data in worksheets.

 

 Section 5: Working with Presentations in PowerPoint

– Creating a presentation with slides

– adding titles & content

– changing slide layouts

– working with animation effects

– adding sound & video files.

 

Chapter 6: Computer keyboard shortcuts for navigating faster

 

Section 7: Test