Create, Manage and Integrate files - Level 2

Would you like to know what computers are and how to use them? This comprehensive course will do just that. Let its two modules, Using Your Computer and Word Processing guide you.

In the first module you will learn the basic knowledge and skills you need to use a PC. You will be introduced to the Windows operating system and will learn how to manage the programs and files on your computer.

In the Word Processing module you will learn how to use Microsoft Word 2000 to create professional looking documents for both for business and personal use. Practice makes perfect, so use and improve your new skills by doing the regular exercises and assignments contained throughout the course.

Outline and learning objectives

On completion of this course you will be able to:
• Recognise the parts of a PC system
• Move around the Windows desktop
• Use Windows Explorer to manage your files
• Use a text editor
• Change PC display and time settings
• Understand PC hardware/software
• Protect files from virus and deletion
• Take care of a PC
• Open and move around a word document
• Enter and edit text in a word document
• Format and layout text on a page
• Structure documents
• Create and edit tables
• Import graphics and other objects
• Print single and merged documents

Course modules

1. Using Your Computer
2. Word Processing

Previous experience required

You should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, know how to use menus, dialogue boxes and enter text with the keyboard.