Introduction to Computers
The Introduction to Computers course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge of computers to students who have had little or no computer experience. The course provides students the opportunity to understand the terminology and gain the confidence needed for future courses. This is an in depth course that covers common hardware used with a PC, basic Windows skills, such as working with the desktop and different applications, creating and managing documents, file and folders, an Introduction to Microsoft Office programs, the use of Internet, and e-mail communication.
Topics:
- Introduction to Computers
Terminology, Identifying common hardware, Keyboard and mouse use - Using Windows
Operating systems, the Desktop, Icons, Opening and closing applications, Navigating through windows, the Start menu - Managing Files and Folders
Files and Folders, Creating folders and saving files, Copying and moving files around - Microsoft Office
Introduction to MS Office applications, Free alternatives to MS Office - The Internet
Browsers, Web pages and addresses, Surfing the Internet, Searching for information, Downloads, Security and Privacy Issues - Email
Creating and accessing an email account, Writing, replying and forwarding messages, Downloads, Attachments
Microsoft Word and Excel Courses
We also offer introduction courses to Microsoft Word and Excel. More details on these classes to come!
Please call 519-743-1151 ext. 236 or email comptraining@theworkingcentre.org for information or to register.
