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Course Code: 4300

Duration : 8 weeks

Course Content:

The key purpose of this course is to introduce novices to a computer and enable them to be proficient in the use of word software , skilled in the safe usage of the internet and be capable of sending and receiving emails.

Week 1 Introduction -

• An overview of personal computers and/or laptops
• Identify external components - Keyboard, Mouse, Printer and Memory Stick
• Be aware of the positioning and uses of the Internal Components of a PC

Week 2 MS Word -

• Getting started with Word 2010
• Identify the Components of the Word Interface
• Customise the Word Interface
• Display a ducument in Different Views
• Enter Text in a Document
• Save a Document

Week 3 MS Word -

• Editing Text in a Word Document
• Apply Character Formatting
• Modify the Layout of a Paragraph
• Apply Styles
• Apply Borders and Shading

Week 4 MS Word -

• Controlling the Appearance of Pages in a Word Document
• Apply a Page Border and Colour
• Add Headers and Footers
• Checking and printing a Word Document
• Check Spelling and Grammar
• Print a Document

Week 5 Advantages of the Internet -

• Access the internet and compare different types of site
• Identify the pros and cons of Search Engines
• Compare differences in various Browsers

Week 6 Internet Safety -

• Appreciate the dangers encountered in Internet usage
• Understand the risks involved when using the Internet
• Learn about Anti-virus sites and Firewalls

Week 7 Managing e-mails and Skype -

• Set up an email site
• Send and receive an email
• Understand Skype and its possibilities

Week 8 Review previous weeks and receive certificates -

• Review previous weeks and assess knowledge gained
• Receive Certificates of Attendance

Entry Requirements:

Basic skills in Numeracy and Literacy

Career Options:

Students may proceed to ECDL

Course Starting Sun 20 May 2012 - - TBC