ES WSQ - 2 days - Use Essentials Features of a Computer (Computer Essentials - 16hours) (ICDL Certification : Computer Essentials)

  

About this Course

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data security.


On Completion Of This Module The Candidate Will Be Able To :

  • Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and software.
  • Start up and shut down a computer.
  • Work effectively on the computer desktop using icons, windows.
  • Adjust the main operating system settings and use built-in help features.
  • Create a simple document and print an output.
  • Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to efficiently organise files and folders.
  • Understand key storage concepts and use utility software to compress and extract large files.
  • Understand network concepts and connection options and be able to connect to a network.
  • Understand the importance of protecting data and devices from malware, and the importance of backing up data.
  • Recognise considerations relating to green IT, accessibility, and user health.


Course Outline :

Section 1 : Computer and Devices

Define the term ICT

Types of ICT:

  • Internet Service
  • Mobile Technology
  • Office Applications

Hardware:

Types of computer

Processor - RAM

Storage

Printers 

Scanners

Identify Input/Output Ports eg USB, HDMI


Section 2 : Soft ware and Licensing

Operating System

End-User License Agreement

Types of Software Licenses:

  • Proprietary
  • Open Source
  • Trial Version
  • Shareware
  • Freeware

Section 3 : Desktop and Windows
  • 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 knowledge of simple computer

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


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