Computer Basics

Computer Basics. No experience necessary.

Gain the skills and knowledge required to operate your computer and perform common tasks. Learn basic computer skills the smart way with Computer Basics training courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.


This basic computer skills course will allow you to gain 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 great for adults with no previous computer experience.

Aims


This course will allow you to become familiar with computers and Microsoft Windows while learning basic computer, mouse and keyboard skills in a supportive classroom environment.

Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:


    Appropriately start up and shut down their 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


    Understand the main components of a computer, including input and output devices

    Understand the function of communication devices such as smartphones and tablets

    Understand the role of Operating Systems, programs and apps


Windows


    Turning on the computer and logging on

    The Windows screen

    Running programs from the Start Menu

    Minimising, maximising, moving, resizing and closing windows

    Logging off and shutting down your computer


Working with Programs


    Running multiple programs

    Desktop icons and creating a desktop shortcut

    Managing programs from the taskbar

    Closing programs

File Management


    Managing Windows Explorer

    Creating, moving, renaming and deleting folders and files

    Understanding file extensions

    Viewing storage devices and network connections

    Managing USB flash drives


Word Processing


    Creating documents in Microsoft Word

    Typing text, numbers and dates into a document

    Easy formatting

    Checking the spelling in your document

    Making and saving changes to your document


Spreadsheets


    Understanding spreadsheet functionality

    Creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

    Typing text numbers and dates into a worksheet

    Easy formulas

    Easy formatting

    Charting your data

    Making and saving changes to your workbook

    Printing a worksheet


Printing


    Print preview

    Print settings

    Managing the print queue


Using Email


    The Outlook mail screen elements

    Composing and sending an email message

    Managing the Inbox


Accessing the Internet


    Going to a specific website and bookmarking

    Understanding how to search/Google effectively

    Copy and paste Internet content into your documents and emails

    Stopping and refreshing pages

    Demystifying the Cloud

    Understanding social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter

    Computer security best practices

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