Computing for Beginners

We are currently running a course designed for those who have little or no knowledge of PC usage. The course includes learning how to create and save documents such as letters, memos or any type of business/personal correspondence;  spreadsheets, receiving and sending emails and surfing the internet.

The course is based on 2 hours per week over a 6 week period and will award you with 2 industry recognised units from the awarding body SQA.

Please call us for further details.

Pre-Requisite: No pre-requisites are required for this course

Duration: 12 hours – 2 hours per week over 6 weeks

WEEK 1

What is a Computer?

  • Basic overview of terminology and components
  • Introduction to Microsoft Windows
  • What is an Operating System
  • Using a Mouse
  • Using a Keyboard
  • Getting Help
  • Using the Start Button / Start Menu
  • Using the Taskbar
  • The Desktop Elements
  • Opening and Closing Windows
  • Elements of a Window
  • Maximise; Minimise; Restore; Close
  • Menus; Commands; Toolbars; Dialog Boxes

WEEK 2

Working with Files and Folders

  • Understanding files and folders
  • Using My Computer
  • Managing Folders
  • Understanding Files
  • File Names and extensions
  • Finding Files
  • Moving, Copying, Renaming Files
  • Deleting Files / The Recycle Bin

Starting Applications such as Word/Excel

  • Starting Applications from the Start Button
  • Starting Applications from a Shortcut
  • Starting Applications from the Run command
  • Using some basic applications
  • Printing from applications

WEEK 3

Internet Basics

  • What is the Internet?
  • What you need to get online
  • Internet Explorer
  • Web sites and browsing
  • Searching the internet
  • Buying goods using the Internet
  • Discussion Groups

WEEK 4

E-Mail Basics

  • What is e-mail?
  • E-mail accounts and addresses
  • Sending an email
  • Receiving and replying to an email
  • Forwarding an email
  • Managing emails

WEEK 5

Basic Use of Microsoft Word / Excel

  • Creating a document in Word
  • Editing the document
  • Saving the document
  • Printing the document
  • Creating a simple spreadsheet
  • Creating simple calculations
  • Saving the spreadsheet
  • Printing the spreadsheet

WEEK 6

Review of all topics