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PC Skills Workshop

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Course Aim: This is a course for absolute beginners who have little or no experience of computing and would like to learn the basics concepts of information technology. If you find computers threatening and you are unsure of what they can do for you, then this course will help with your personal and professional development. Also this training will boost your skills generally to help deal with the day to day use of modern technology.


Contents:
Tour Of Windows Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)
·         What is Microsoft Windows? ·         What are Spreadsheets?
·         The Windows Desktop ·         Navigating the Excel Workspace
·         Using the Mouse & Keyboard ·         Cells, Columns and Rows
·         Right Mouse Key - Context Menus ·         Moving Around (Mouse v Keyboard)
·         Keyboard Shortcuts - Alt, Shift, Ctrl ·         Entering Numbers and Text
·         My Computer (File Management) ·         Creating a Spreadsheet
·         Understanding the Hard Drive & Network ·         Open and Save Spreadsheets
·         Create and use Folders ·         Entering Simple Formulas
·         Copy, Cut and Paste Files ·         Using AutoSum Functions
·         Starting Programs ·         Printing Worksheets
·         Alter Page Setup and Print Options
Microsoft Word (Word-processing) Introduction to Email
·         Navigating the Word Screen ·         E Mail Explained
·         Cursor Movements ·         Starting E – Mail
·         Using Toolbar Buttons and Menus ·         The Main Screen and Icons
·         Entering Text ·         Inbox & Sent View
·         Selecting Text with Mouse or Keyboard ·         Create a Message
·         Formatting – Bold, Underline, Italic … ·         Address a Message
·         Formatting Paragraphs ·         Send a Message
·         Spell, Grammar and Thesaurus Check ·         Reply to or Forward Messages
·         Saving a Document ·         Insert, Save and Open Attachments
·         Naming Files ‘Do’s and Don’ts’
·         Open an Existing Document
·         Printing Documents

Target Audience: Individuals who would like to gain basic hands-on experience using a computer.

Assumed Knowledge: No knowledge is assumed or necessary.

Duration:

1 Day - Click here to see our course calendar.

Suggested follow-up course: MS Word or Excel - Essentials
 
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