This four-day course is intended for those who have little or no experience with computers. We will take you through the inside and outside of a computer, into the operating system, and through some basic applications.
Learning Objectives:
- Basic computing terms
- Anatomy of a PC
- Input, output, and storage devices
- Operating systems and applications
- Legal issues, including licensing of software
- Networking and Internet basics
- Computers in the workplace
- Tele-commuting and the electronic world
- Ergonomics, safety, and the environment
- Being proactive about security
- Protecting your data
- Understanding malware
- Using the mouse, keyboard, and desktop
- Customizing your computer
- Printing
- Understand and using files and folders
- Basic Windows applications
- Working with a window
- Working with applications
- Browsing the Web
How You Will Benefit:
- Understand general computing concepts
- Understand the difference between hardware and software, and how each works
- Understand how information networks operate
- Become aware of security concerns and how to work safely
- Learn the first steps of using a computer, including using the keyboard, mouse, and Windows desktop
- Be able to effectively manage and use files and folders
- Learn how to use the basic Windows applications, including WordPad, Notepad, Task Manager, Calculator, Paint, and Internet Explorer
Who Should Attend:
Anyone that needs to develop basic computer skills.
Course Format: Live Instructor Led (synchronous)
Course Duration: 32 hours
This course does not have any sections.