About this Course

This module provides an introduction to some of the topics covered in the ICDL Base Profile. It introduces some of the essential concepts and skills relating to effective computer use, basic desktop management, creating and editing documents and spreadsheets, and communication via web searches and e-mail.

This module introduce the basic computer concepts and brief usage of basic desktop management, creating and editing documents and spreadsheets and communication via web searches and e-mail.

 On completion of this module each candidate will be able to:

• Understand computer concepts around hardware and software.
• Identify healthy environment and security considerations when using computers.
• Manage basic desktop settings and manage files and folders.
• Create, save, edit and format a word processing document.
• Create, save, edit and format a spreadsheet document.
• Search for information on the web, create and edit bookmarks.
• Send and reply to e-mails and manage file attachments.

Course Outline :

Section 1 - Computer Concepts

Hardware Concepts:

• Processor
• RAM
• Storage media
• Folder size

Software Concepts:

• Operating systems
• Application

Computer Usage:

• Password policies
• Firewall
• Malware
• Updating software regularly
• Backing up data

Section 2 - Desktop and Managing Files

• Start
• Log off computer
• Open and resize Windows
• Desktop configuration

Section 3 - Manage Files and Folder

• Identify different types of files
• Copy and move files and folders
• Delete files
• Empty recycle bin

Section 4 - Word Processing

• Create, Open, Close
• Switching between documents
• Copy, Cut and Paste, Delete text
• Undo and Redo
•  Change font size and types
• Text formatting:

                    -        Alignment,

                    -       Indent

                    -       Paper size

• Preview and Print

Section 5 - Spreadsheets

• Create, Save, entering data
• Selection
• modify column widths,
• simple formulas,
• format numbers,
• merge and centre cells,
• change margins,
• printing options

Section 6 : Communications

• Search the web
• Activate hyperlink
• Add bookmark / favourites
• Copy text, image to another location
• Send e-mails, Create e-mail address
• CC and Bcc
• Subject title, File attachment, Spell check Forward email
• Print a message using available printing options

Course Duration : 16 Hours

Target Audience

For beginner who wants to explore more the functions and applications of computer.

Pre-requisites

Need to possess the knowledge of Basic PC

Certification

Successful trainees will receive the internationally recognized ICDL Certificate upon completion of the course. This certificate is administered by ICDL Singapore. This is a joint certification between WDA and ICDL Singapore. Student must take a 45 min online assessment at the end of the course.

Course Pathway

ICDL - Core Module