Computer Basics. No experience necessary.

This basic computer skills course will provide you with an understanding of the most popular, current technologies used at home and in the workplace. You will become computer literate in this hands-on course while you learn to access, create, save and manage documents, spreadsheets and emails and use the Internet effectively. We demystify terminology and impart best practice skills for productive and secure use of hardware and software.

This course is designed for adults who have little, or no previous experience using a computer.

Aims

This course aims to familiarise you with computers and Microsoft Windows, while learning basic computer, mouse and keyboard skills in a supportive classroom environment.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• appropriately start up and shut down your computer
• navigate the operating system and start applications
• perform basic functions of file management
• perform basic functions in a word processor and spreadsheet
• manage print settings and print documents
• receive and send emails
• use a web browser to navigate the Internet.

Content

Hardware and software

• The main components of a computer, including input and output devices
• The function of