Basic Computer Skills

$99.00

Computer literacy is an important skill to have in the modern world. Our basic computer skills course covers everything you need to navigate the digital world with confidence. Understand and get to grips with computers themselves. Learn how to use the internet and email safely, and work with popular software, such as Microsoft Office.

Course overview:

Certified by CPD

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Accredited

Learn from desktop, tablet, and mobile

10 modules

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What Will You Learn?

Learn basic computer skills online with this introductory course. Gain an understanding of the most popular, current technologies used at home and in the workplace. Have computing terminology demystified and gain practical, productive skills.

Explore your computer. Learn what a computer can be used for, the different types of computers and operating systems, and how to use a keyboard and mouse. Become familiar with files – how to locate files and folders, as well as how to create, edit and delete them. Understand how to use the menu bar, adjust settings, undo changes and cut, copy and paste.

Become computer literate. Learn computer skills, such as how to access, create, save and manage documents and spreadsheets with Microsoft Office. Navigate the online world, as you discover how to set up and use email and the Internet safely and effectively.

Go even further. Discover what the ‘cloud’ is and how to use it. Learn how to perform keyboard shortcuts on a desktop computer and how they speed up workflow.

This course covers both PC and Mac computers.

By studying this basic computer skills course, you will learn about:

  • How computers work
  • How to choose a suitable computer
  • Working with files and common computing tasks
  • Using Microsoft Office programs and email
  • Setting up the internet and using it safely
  • Speeding up workflow

You will receive an email from the Centre of Excellence with your login details. Once you have logged in, your course will be available immediately.

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