About this Course

EqualSkills is designed for complete beginners and is open to everyone regardless of status, education, age, ability or understanding. There are still many people who have never switched on a computer and are only vaguely aware of the Internet and its uses. Many of these people would like to know more about computers and the Internet but may feel that it’s too complicated or that it’s too late for them to learn. If that sounds like someone you know, EqualSkills is the programme for them to overcome their fears and get started with computers.

This module enables candidates to demonstrate the basic knowledge of using computer and display the skills needed to complete some common or everyday tasks in a confident way.

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

• Identify different types of computers as well as their main components and be able to log on to a computer and understand the basic function of a mouse and keyboard.
• Understand and use common desktop icons and the taskbars and be able to shutdown a computer.
• Identify the main parts of a Window, work with Windows and identify the main types of storage media and programme applications.
• Create, format, save and print a document.
• Identify files and folders and recognise common file types. Understand the internet and the World Wide Web and the importance of evaluating information on the World Wide Web.
• Use a Web browser and a search engine and be able to complete and submit Web based forms and understand the concept of an online virtual community.
• Understand the structure of an email address and be able to create, send and receive email and understand the security risks involved.
  

Course Outline :

Section 1 : Computer Basic

List and compare different types of computer:

• Personal Computer
• Laptop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
  

Section 2 : Different Component

• System unit
• Monitor
• How to use the mouse and keyboard

Section 3 : Start and Shut Down

• Start a computer
• User password
• Shut down the computer properly

Section 4 : Desktop
Select and activate common icons:

• Documents
• Computer
• Networks
• Deleted items
• Browser

Section 5 : Taskbar

• How to start an application
• Clock
• Switch between  open windows
• Language Indicator

Section 6 : Windows

Identify parts of a window:

• Title bar, Scroll bar, Scroll bar markers, Status bar, Menu bar, Ribbon, Toolbar

Collapse, Expend, Resize, Move, Close a Window

Section 7 : Storage Media

• Internal Hard Disk
• USB Flash Drive
• DVD
  Online file storage

Section 8 : Briefly Understand the Use of Applications 

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• Presentation

Section 9 : Document Creation

• Open a word processing application
• Change font type
• Font sizes
• Cut, Copy and move in a document
• Save and name a document
• Print a document 

Section 10 : File Handling

How to use a folder
Open and close a file
Storage of files
Recognise common file types:

• doc., xls., mdb., jpg., mp3. 

Section 11 : Internet

• Understanding internet
• World Wide Web (WWW)
• Importance of evaluating information in  WWW
• Internet service provider

Section 12 : Web Browsing

• Web browser Home Page
• URL
• Favorites / Bookmarks
• Browser history

Section 13 : Website

• Log onto a Website
• Search engine
• Keywords
• Activate a hyperlink / image link
• Navigation
• Download a file
• Complete and submit a web based form 

Section 14 : Concept of Virtual Community

• Social Networking Websites
• Internet forums
• Chat rooms
• Blogs 

Section 15 : Phishing

• Understanding phishing
• Recognise phishing

Section 16 : E-Mails (Part 1)

• Uses and its structure
• Attachment
• File size
• Security risks
• Virus
  

Section 17 : E-Mails (Part 2)

• Address book
• Inbox folder
• Create a message
• Insert address
• Subject
• Send
• Reply forward

Course Duration : 16 Hours

Target Audience

Specially developed to cater for those with no experience whatsoever of computers and the Internet.

Pre-requisites

No 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 - Use Basic Functions and Applications of a Computer (ICDL Base)