Basic Computer Skills

In today’s world, one cannot get by without being able to use a computer.  This course will introduce beginners to the most common Microsoft applications as well as teach them to use a computer confidently.

Upon completion of each module an exam can be taken through OCR to obtain a certificate.

Units covered include:

Discovering the Computer:

• Hardware
• Software
• Operating systems

File Management:

• Creating and manipulating folders
• File Structure

Microsoft Word:

• Creating and Formatting Documents
• Editing Documents
• Tables

Microsoft Outlook:

• Create, Send and Receive emails
• Manage and organise emails
• Contacts and Address Book
• Calendar and Notes
• Outlook vs Web Mail

Microsoft Internet Explorer:

• Safe use of the internet
• Navigating around the web
• Favourites
• Google search

Microsoft Excel:

• Creating and Editing worksheets
• Performing calculations
• Sorting and Filtering Data

Microsoft PowerPoint:

• Creating Slides
• Formatting a Slideshow
• Animating a Slideshow

Microsoft Publisher:

• Creating a Publication
• Editing and Formatting a Publication
• Graphics in a Publication

Entry Requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements.