Overview: This full-day session covers a broad range of topics, fills in gaps to provide a solid knowledge base, and increases your confidence. Learn about computer hardware and peripherals and discover how to use many of the features in Windows software. Explore techniques of electronic file/folder management necessary for effectively working with the Microsoft Office Suite or with any software program.
Prerequisites: None.
Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Benefits: This course provides information
about basic computer hardware and the Windows operating system. Not only do students learn what the components are and how to navigate the system, but they
also learn why this information is relevant and how it affects them in
a practical way. As a result of the knowledge and hands-on skills gained, students will also be able to understand and participate in conversations about basic computer operations, make
appropriate requests, and even troubleshoot some computer problems.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Content
Lesson 2: Using a Personal Computer
Log On to a PC
Explore the Desktop with the Mouse
Manipulate/ Open Windows
Use Help And Support
Adjust the Mouse
Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files
Folder and File Organization
Access Windows Explorer
Use the Search Companion
Work with Folders
Work with Files
Create Shortcuts
Use the Recycle Bin
Lesson 4: Using Programs at the Same Time
Create a Document in WordPad
Use the Calculator
Turn Off the Computer