Basic IT Skills course Outline

Duration:
Classroom Learning - 3 hours

Overview:
In this course, students will familiarise themselves with the basics of personal computers, customise Windows, and manage files and folders. They will also work with simple tools and browse the Internet.

Objective:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - identify the basic components and capabilities of personal computers. - explore Windows. - customise the Windows desktop. - use common tools and programs available in Windows and Microsoft Office. - manage folders and files. - browse the Internet using Internet Explorer.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for any knowledge worker, business professional, or private individual who needs to use entry-level Windows computer skills in a business or personal environment.

 

Lesson 1 – Getting Started with Computers

·           Turning a computer on

·           Logging on and off a computer

·           Understanding Usernames and passwords

·           Exploring the desktop with a mouse

·           Explanation of terminology

Lesson 2 – Help 

·           Using Help features

·           Searching for files and folders

Lesson 3 – Working with Windows Explorer

·           Creating folders

·           Naming and Re-naming Folders

·           Creating Files

·           Saving Files

·           Moving files into folders

·           Deleting files and folders

Lesson 4 – Opening Applications

·           Opening and Closing Applications eg. MS Word and Excel

·           Opening the internet

·           Using search engines to search the internet

·           Accessing informative and relevant websites

·           Explanation of general internet guidelines

Questions and Answer session to close.