Basic Computing

We have lots of face-to-face and live, online courses that will help people use their PCs, laptops and devices without fuss, fear or stress. Our basic online computer courses will help you familiarise and brush up on professional skills that require working on computers.

Our Intro to PCs for Beginners course is great for people who want to build their confidence in using devices and for job-seekers looking to improve their job prospects.

Detailed Content:

This is a 1-day hands-on, face-to face course, and participants will learn how to:

Computer Essentials & Shortcuts:

• Start a Windows PC and log on.
• Use shortcut tips and rules for using a Windows PC.
• Start and exit Windows applications using shortcuts.
• Use important keyboarding and mouse skills.
• Move, size, maximise and minimise windows.
• Navigate and create folders to organise files.
• Use the Recycle Bin.

Word-processing Essentials (Word or Google Docs):

• Type a simple letter.
• Edit and format text.
• Create, save and open files.

Spreadsheet Essentials (Excel or Google Sheets):

• Create a simple spreadsheet.
• Enter headings, data and simple formulas.
• Create a simple chart/graph.

E-mail Essentials (Outlook or GMail):

• Create, send and receive e-mail.
• Reply and forward emails.
• Send attachments.
• Organise and manage email.

Internet Essentials (Internet Explorer or Chrome):

• Use shortcuts for browsing the Internet.
• Save web pages to favourites.
• Download images from the web and use in documents.