Basic Computer Skills

Description

Review of general computer concepts such as directory structure, back up, security, passwords, copy/paste, FTP, videoconferencing, etc. Review of the standard functions found in MS Word and Excel including advanced features regarding data entry, transformation and manipulation.

Objectives

• Understand the functioning of a computer system
  • Define the terminology associated to a computer system
  • Explain the role of various computer components
  • Explain the role of software
• Use the basic tools of an operating system
  • Define the terms related to the operating system
  • Use various interface elements of an operating system
  • Modify the settings of an operating system
  • Manage files and folders
• Use the basic tools of various software applications
  • Use various interface elements of a word processing software
  • Change text format
  • Create table
  • Change document layout
  • Print documents
  • Use various interface elements of a spreadsheet software
  • Change the format of a worksheet
  • Use the most common functions, formulas and pivot tables

Content Overview

• Computer terminology
• Computer concepts: directory structure, back up, security, passwords, copy/paste, FTP, videoconferencing, etc.
• Directory structure: storing and understanding
• Naming convention and version controls
• Backing-up data and operating secure systems
• Computer input and output devices
• Communication between various peripheral devices
• Communication between computers
• Types of software: operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, E-mail, etc.
• Word processing software: uses, components and user guide
• Electronic spreadsheet software: uses, components and user guide