Qualifications
Taking this course can count towards part of the following qualifications:
IT1 Introducing Computers - MS 2003 (EP) - (ECDL Syll 4.0)
Would you like to know how to use a computer? This course will introduce you to what computers are about and how to use them. It consists of two modules: Concepts of IT will give you a good basic understanding of computers. In four sections, you will find out what is contained in a typical desktop computer, the applications usually found in a computer system and computer networks. Finally you will find out how you can use computers to help you at home or at work.
Using Your Computer will teach you some of the basics about how to use and look after your computer equipment and files.
Practise makes perfect, so use and improve your new skills by doing the regular exercises and assignments contained throughout the course.
What will you learn?
On completion of this course you will:
- Understand the main parts of a PC system
- Know about PC hardware
- Understand about ways to store data
- Know about PC software
- Understand about computer networks
- Know about how you can use computers in your everyday life
- Know about security and legal issues affecting PC use
- Recognise the parts of a PC system
- Move around the Windows desktop
- Use Windows Explorer to manage files
- Use a text editor
- Change PC display and time settings
- Know how to add hardware/software to a PC
- Know how to protect files from a virus and being deleted
- Know how to take care of a PC
What should you already know?
You should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, know how to use menus, dialogue boxes and enter text with the keyboard.
Course level
| Beginner |
| Beginner plus |
| Intermediate |
| Advanced |
How long does it take?
Mid-length Course - our mid-length courses take 10 - 40 hours to complete. You can work through this course at your own pace.
What's involved?
Online - This is a course where you learn while connected to the Internet
Course Code: 101053IC009
