BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPT

Course Duration - 3 Months

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Week 1: Computer Fundamentals

• Topics:

  • What is a computer?

  • Components: Hardware & Software

  • Types of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet)

• Notes:

  • Hardware = Physical parts (CPU, Mouse, Keyboard)

  • Software = Programs (Windows, MS Word)

• Example:

  • Identify hardware parts of your home/office computer

Week 2: Input, Output, Storage Devices

• Topics:

  • Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

  • Output Devices: Monitor, Printer, Speakers

  • Storage: Hard Drive, SSD, USB, CD/DVD

• Example:

  • Compare USB and HDD: speed, size, portability

Week 3: Operating System Basics

• Topics:

  • What is an OS? (Windows, Linux, macOS)

  • Desktop, Taskbar, Icons, Start Menu

  • Creating folders, using Windows Explorer

• Example:

  • Create a folder on Desktop → Rename it → Copy a file into it

Week 4: File & Folder Management

• Topics:

  • File types (PDF, DOCX, JPG)

  • Copying, Moving, Renaming, Deleting files

  • Recycle Bin, Restore

• Practice:

  • Create a folder structure like My Documents > Work > Reports

Month 2: Microsoft Office Tools

Week 5: Microsoft Word (Part 1)

• Topics:

  • Interface Overview: Ribbon, Toolbar, Document Area

  • Basic typing, formatting text (bold, italics, underline)

• Exercise:

  • Type a simple paragraph and apply different formatting styles

Week 6: Microsoft Word (Part 2)

• Topics:

  • Paragraph alignment, Bullets, Numbering

  • Page layout, inserting images, saving & printing

• Exercise:

  • Design a simple Resume using MS Word

Week 7: Microsoft Excel (Part 1)

• Topics:

  • Interface overview: Workbook, Sheets, Cells

  • Basic formulas: SUM, AVERAGE

• Exercise:

  • Create a Monthly Expense Tracker

Week 8: Microsoft Excel (Part 2)

• Topics:

  • Sorting, Filtering, Charts

  • Formatting cells, borders, colors

• Exercise:

  • Create a bar chart showing sales data for 5 products

Month 3: Internet, Email & PowerPoint

Week 9: Introduction to Internet

• Topics:

  • What is the Internet? Uses and Browsers (Chrome, Edge)

  • Searching effectively with Google

• Example:

  • Search and bookmark 5 useful websites (news, education, etc.)

Week 10: Email Basics

• Topics:

  • Creating Gmail account

  • Sending, receiving, attaching files

• Exercise:

  • Send a sample email with an attachment

Week 11: Microsoft PowerPoint

• Topics:

  • Slides, Themes, Text Boxes, Images

  • Transitions, Animations, Slideshow

• Exercise:

  • Create a 5-slide presentation on your favourite hobby

Week 12: Practical Projects & Review

• Activities:

  • Word: Cover letter

  • Excel: Sales Report

  • PowerPoint: Self-introduction presentation