Introduction to Computers

Course Details

Helping course attendees become familiar with components of a desktop computer and building confidence in using a computer. This course covers basics of what are the components of a desktop computer and a laptop, and functions of different software i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Web Browsers.

1. Word – Creating a Document 
2. Outlook – Working with Emails and Calendar 
3. Excel – Creating a basic Spreadsheet 
4. PowerPoint – Creating a presentation 
5. The Internet – Google & Edge 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course attendees will able to: 

• Switch on a computer 
• Identify different parts of a desktop computer and laptop 
• Send and reply to an email 
• Work with email attachments 
• Create and format a basic word document 
• Create a basic spreadsheet 
• Create a presentation 
• Search the Internet for specific information 

Additional Information

Course Duration: 16 hours

Who Should Apply?

Anyone who is not confident in using a computer, either to send an email, create a basic word document, create a spreadsheet or browse the Internet.

Note: Should an employee/officer book a place on a course but then subsequently fail to attend or complete the course, repayment of cost of the course will be charged to the department/appointment concerned (recoverable from the individual) (Policy CS04 Sect 6.5).