Introduction to Computers Level 1

Absolute Beginners Computers

Who is this course for? 

Complete beginners, learn how to turn on/off the computer or laptop, how to use the mouse, open/close applications/programmes, create folders to save files in, print and change the data in Word. Also how to use the Internet and e-mail.

• General use Computer:
  • How to turn computer on and off
  • How to use the mouse properly and scroll bar
  • Open and close programmes/applications
  • Familiarise yourself with the various keyboard buttons including the € symbol
  • Windows and how to resize and move and switch between open applications
  • Find applications quickly

• Microsoft Word:
  • How to enter text and delete same
  • How to select text (writing) and use Bold, Italic, Underline
  • How to change writing colour, size and style
  • How to spellcheck your document
  • Use Ribbon buttons including Undo/Redo
  • Difference between Save and Save as
  • Create a folder and how find it in your filing system

• Internet:
  • Learn how to open a website
  • Learn to differentiate between the different Internet software
  • How to use Google to search for information
  • Print from websites
  • Book airline tickets, holidays or complete other online booking forms

• E-mail:

• • Learn how to write an e-mail and send it
  • How to read an e-mail and reply to the sender
  • How to use To CC and BCC
  • How to reply, print & delete messages.