Basic Computer Skills Course and Effective Internet Use: The Advansity

Basic Computer Skills Course and Effective Internet Use

COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

Computer Basics. No experience necessary.

***Basic Computer Skills Course and Effective Internet Use***

We are now delivering courses both online and in-person. Please check the delivery format for each class before you enrol.

Please note that course materials for all classes (excluding prescribed textbooks) are shared electronically within 48 hours of a course starting. Printing is not available.

This basic computer skills course will provide you with an understanding of the most popular, current technologies used at home and in the workplace. You will become computer literate in this hands-on course while you learn to access, create, save and manage documents, spreadsheets and emails and use the Internet effectively. We demystify terminology and impart best practice skills for productive and secure use of hardware and software.

This course is designed for adults with no previous computer experience.

Aims

This course aims to familiarise you with computers and Microsoft Windows, while learning basic computer, mouse and keyboard skills in a supportive classroom environment.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

appropriately start up and shut down your computer
navigate the operating system and start applications
perform basic functions of file management
perform basic functions in a word processor and spreadsheet
manage print settings and print documents
receive and send emails
use a web browser to navigate the Internet.

Content

Hardware and software

The main components of a computer, including input and output devices
The function of communication devices such as smartphones and tablets
The role of Operating Systems, programs and apps

Windows

Turning on the computer and logging on
The Windows screen
Running programs from the Start Menu
Minimising, maximising, moving, resizing and closing windows
Logging off and shutting down your computer

Working with programs

Running multiple programs
Desktop icons and creating a desktop shortcut
Managing programs from the taskbar
Closing programs

File management

Managing Windows Explorer
Creating, moving, renaming and deleting folders and files
Understanding file extensions
Viewing storage devices and network connections
Managing USB flash drives

Word processing

Creating documents in Microsoft Word
Typing text, numbers and dates into a document
Easy formatting
Checking the spelling in your document
Making and saving changes to your document

Spreadsheets

Understanding spreadsheet functionality
Creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
Typing text numbers and dates into a worksheet
Easy formulas
Easy formatting
Making and saving changes to your workbook
Printing a worksheet

Printing

Print preview
Print settings
Managing the print queue

Using email

The Outlook mail screen elements
Composing and sending an email message
Managing the Inbox

Accessing the internet

Going to a specific website and bookmarking
Understanding how to search/Google effectively
Copy and paste Internet content into your documents and emails
Stopping and refreshing pages
Demystifying the Cloud
Computer security best practices

Joining a Zoom Meeting

Discuss the concepts and requirements of virtual conferencing
Participate in an interactive Zoom Meeting

Intended audience

Designed for adult users who have little or no understanding of, or experience in using a computer and would like the opportunity to learn with others in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Delivery style

Presented as practical, instructor-led computer-based training. You will have dedicated access to a computer, so you can follow instructor training and work through in-class activities.

Materials

You will be provided with a course workbook in class.

Additional information

Please bring a USB flash drive to class if you would like to make a copy of your work or any relevant class materials. Alternatively, you can save these to a cloud storage space or email them to your personal email address.

Basic Computer Skills Course and Effective Internet Use