Introduction to Computers


Who should attend?
Anyone who would like to know what computers are all about, why we use them and how to use them.

Or

Anyone who already uses computers and would like to understand them better so that they really know what they are doing.

Are there prerequisites?
Delegates need have no previous experience as this course starts with the very basics.

How is the course structured?
100% HANDS-ON TRAINING. This is a highly structured yet fun one-day course with an expert trainer whose patient approach will ensure you are not left behind.

What is provided?
FREE: A very useful and easy to follow training manual

FREE: Workshop sessions are available the Saturday after the training (you would be expected to practice your new skills between the course and the workshop)

What will be covered?

First half day

  • About hardware, software and peripherals
  • Using the mouse
  • Using the keyboard
  • Programs and their uses
  • Opening Word
  • Typing and editing text
  • Saving a document

Break

  • Creating a new document
  • Laying out, typing, editing and correcting a letter
  • Opening an existing document
  • Formatting text
  • Preparing a document for printing
  • Questions and answers

Second half day

  • Short revision of first half day
  • Exploring the computer’s filing system
  • Finding files saved earlier
  • Creating new folders
  • Moving files and folders
  • Simple rules for saving files so that they can be found again
  • Removing unwanted files

Break

  • How to access the Internet
  • Using the Internet to search for information
  • Refining a search to find more useful information
  • Copying and pasting text and pictures into Word
  • Creating an email account
  • Sending and receiving emails
  • Sending and opening attachments
  • Logging out of an email account
  • Questions and answers