Introduction to Computers (Basic Skills)
Overview
This one-day course is designed to help a delegate to obtain the basic skills required to operate a computer and get familiar with the operating system, Windows. A delegate will get to know the Desktop, Icons, Window Elements, Taskbar & creating Desktop Folders. They will also learn the layout of the Keyboard, how to get Help, Find info as well as working with the Control Panel.
Course Prerequisite
None
Course Outline
| This course consists of 5 modules |
| Module One |
What is a PC?
What can a PC do?
Desktops, Laptops and Handhelds
Hardware and Software
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Understand the term: GUI
Understand the term: Operating System
Motherboard
Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
CD and DVD Drives
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| Module Two |
Starting the Computer
PC Ports
Keyboards (Basics)
The Mouse (Basics)
Monitors
Printers
Scanners
Removable Storage Drives
Speakers
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| Module Three |
The Desktop
Select & Open an Icon
Rearranging Icons
Window Elements
Menu Bar
Toolbars
Resize a Window
Horizontal & Vertical Scrollbars
The Taskbar
The Start Menu
The All Programs Menu
My Computer
The Recycle Bin
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| Module Four |
Working with Files and Folders
Start WordPad
Create a Document (File)
Cut, Copy & Paste
Save
Close a document
Open a document
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| Module Five |
Getting Help
Finding Something on your Computer
Windows Accessories: Calculator / Paint
Viruses
Networks
Health and Safety – working with Computers
Shut down the PC |
| Duration |
1 day |
| Cost |
R915,00 (excl. VAT) |
| Includes |
Comprehensive Manual
Lunch & Refreshments
Electronic Certificate (on successful completion of the course) Electronic Trainer Feedback Report
Electronic Delegate Feedback Questionnaire |
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