Course Description

This short course is intended for those who have little or no experience with computers. We will take you through the inside and outside of a computer, into the operating system, and through some basic applications.

Requirements: No previous experience with computers is required.

How You Will Benefit:

• Understand general computing concepts
• Understand the difference between hardware and software, and how each works
• Understand how information networks operate
• Become aware of security concerns and how to work safely
• Learn the first steps of using a computer, including using the keyboard, mouse, and Windows desktop
• Be able to effectively manage and use files and folders

Learn how to use the basic Windows applications, including WordPad, NotePad, Task Manager, Calculator, Paint, and Internet Explorer.

Basic computing terms

Anatomy of a PC

Input, output, and storage devices

Operating systems and applications

Legal issues, including licensing of software

Networking and Internet basics

Computers in the workplace

Tele-commuting and the electronic world

Ergonomics, safety, and the environment

Being proactive about security

Protecting your data

Understanding malware

Using the mouse, keyboard, and desktop

Customizing your computer

Printing

Understand and using files and folders

Basic Windows applications

Working with a window

Working with applications

Browsing the Web