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About Course
This beginner-friendly course is designed to introduce essential computer skills for personal, educational, and professional environments. It covers fundamental computer concepts, such as operating system basics, file management, using the internet safely, and working with essential software applications like word processors and spreadsheets. The course includes hands-on practice, so participants gain confidence in performing basic computer tasks, managing files, and navigating the digital world securely.
By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with the foundational digital skills needed to operate a computer confidently and effectively in today’s tech-driven world.
Learning Objectives:
By completing this course, learners will:
- Understand the basic components and functions of a computer.
- Use an operating system to manage files and navigate settings.
- Perform basic tasks in productivity software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Use the internet effectively for browsing, email, and staying safe online.
- Troubleshoot simple issues to maintain computer health.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Computers
- Overview of computers and their uses in daily life
- Understanding hardware components (e.g., monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU)
- Introduction to software, operating systems, and applications
- Hands-on Practice: Identifying parts of a computer and their functions
Module 2: Operating System Basics
- Overview of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Basic navigation: desktop, taskbar, and start menu
- Creating folders, managing files, and adjusting system settings
- Personalizing desktop settings for comfort and accessibility
- Hands-on Practice: Setting up and organizing files in the operating system
Module 3: File Management
- Understanding file and folder structures
- Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting files and folders
- Using USB drives, external hard drives, and cloud storage
- Organizing files for easy access and storage
- Hands-on Practice: Organizing files and folders for a project
Module 4: Using Productivity Software
- Basics of word processing (Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
- Creating, editing, and formatting a document
- Saving and printing documents
- Introduction to spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)
- Data entry, simple formulas, and basic formatting
- Presentation software basics (Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides)
- Creating slides and adding text and images
- Hands-on Practice: Creating a simple document, spreadsheet, and presentation
Module 5: Internet Basics and Online Safety
- Introduction to internet browsing, search engines, and browsers
- Tips for effective searching and using bookmarks
- Setting up and managing an email account
- Sending, receiving, and organizing emails
- Online safety essentials: Recognizing secure websites, creating strong passwords
- Hands-on Practice: Sending an email and performing a safe search online
Module 6: Digital Safety and Security
- Understanding cybersecurity basics (passwords, privacy settings)
- Identifying phishing scams, safe browsing habits, and secure websites
- Safe practices for social media and online shopping
- Hands-on Practice: Identifying secure websites and creating strong passwords
Module 7: Basic Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Common computer issues and solutions (slow performance, connectivity problems)
- Updating software and the importance of antivirus programs
- Basic maintenance for optimal system performance
- Hands-on Practice: Running software updates and checking computer settings
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