This 1-day training course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of computers. Courses tailored to business needs and trainees' requirements. Ideal for people who have just been moved into a job where they have to use PCs or for people who need a refresher on the basics of computing and commonly used tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, Windows, Internet and email.
Onsite training allows trainees to work with their
own laptops, desktop PCs and files in a familiar
environment to ensure they acquire the skills that are
directly relevant to their work. This format has proven
to be particularly effective and enables trainees to
"hit the ground running" after the course.
The course
will introduce the trainee to computers and give an
understanding of a laptop, PC, a network, the method of
storing data created on the computer and the folder
structure required for files. Delegates are also given
an insight into and hands-on experience of Excel, Word,
Internet Explorer and Outlook. Addition topics can be
added to meet clients particular training and business
needs.
Participant Profile and Pre-requisites
This course is aimed at delegates with no prior
knowledge or experience of computers.
Course Content
The course is very much "hands on" and includes a
series of modules. The topics covered in each module are
laid out below but there will be a high degree of
flexibility to help meet business operational
requirements and delegates’ particular training needs.
The PC / Laptop:
Explanation of Hardware, Software
and general use of the equipment.
MICROSOFT
WINDOWS:
Loading windows
Using the mouse
Menus and toolbars
The Desktop
Explanation of a
network
Introduction to Windows Explorer:
Folder structure - Copying files - Using floppy disks
Exiting Windows and turning off your pc
Saving a
document
Microsoft Word:
Opening a document
Editing a document
Printing a document
MICROSOFT EXCEL:
Creating a workbook
Saving a
workbook
Opening a workbook
Basic formula: -
addition - subtraction - multiplication - division
Printing a workbook
THE INTERNET AND EMAIL
A brief explanation of the Internet and email (including
Outlook where appropriate)
Additional topics
introduced where beneficial and courses tailored to
requirements
