What you'll learn
A basic computer course covers computer fundamentals, including hardware and software, and how to use essential applications like the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Students also learn about operating systems, internet browsing, email, and basic cybersecurity, often including typing skills and file management
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Course Syllabus
I. Introduction to computers and hardware
- What a computer is and its basic components (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse)
- Concepts of hardware and software
- Classification of computers
- Connecting and setting up hardware
II. Operating System (OS) basics
- Introduction to operating systems like Windows
- Using the user interface (taskbar, icons, menus)
- File and folder management (creating, saving, deleting, renaming)
- Basic system settings (date, time, display, printer)
III. Productivity software
- Microsoft Word: Creating, formatting, and editing documents, including tables, headers, and footers
- Microsoft Excel: Working with spreadsheets, entering data, using basic formulas and functions, and creating charts
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating presentations, working with slides, and adding animations and transitions
IV. Internet and communication
- Browsing the web and effective searching
- Setting up and using email (sending, receiving, etiquette)
- Basics of computer networks (LAN, WAN) and the internet
V. Security and other skills
- Cybersecurity basics: Password safety, avoiding online scams, and safe browsing
- Typing skills: Learning to touch-type and improve speed and accuracy
- Basic troubleshooting and maintenance
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