Basic Keyboard Skills

Course Aim:

The aim of the course is to give the learner the basic skills required to use a computer in the workplace. The course is aimed at jobseekers who wish to gain employment in roles that require basic data input skills. As well as introducing the learner to Microsoft Word and Excel, learners are also shown how to use the Internet to search for information and jobs

Duration:

The duration of the course is between 20 and 25 hours. The duration is flexible as learners work at their own pace.

Course Days / Times:

Learners may attend sessions, subject to availability, during the following days / times -

Monday
09:30 - 13:00

Wednesday 09:30 - 13:00
Thursday 17:00 - 20:30

Friday
09:30 - 13:00

Saturday 09:30 - 13:00


We recommend that learners attend training sessions lasting about 2 hours, but sessions can be shorter or longer if preferred.

Course content

Getting Started

Switch On Computer

Login To A Network

Basic Mouse Skills

Start / Close Programs

Log Off Computer

Shut Down Computer

Keyboard Basics

Space Key

Delete Key

Enter Key

Arrow Keys

Caps Lock

Key Shift Key

Basic Data Entry Skills

Open A Database

Use Menu Buttons To Navigate

Enter New Records

Search Using Drop-Down

List Box

Amend Data

Print Data

Internet Skills

View A Website

Print A Webpage

Search For Jobs

Search For Employer Info

Use Google Maps

Basic Word Skills

Start Microsoft Word

Open A Document

Delete Text

Insert Text

Make Text Bold

Underline Text

Undo Changes

Save

Print

Close A Document

Close Microsoft Word

Basic Excel Skills

Start Microsoft Excel

Open A Workbook

Change Column Width

Delete Data

Insert Data

Make Data Bold

Change Background Colour

Undo Changes

Save

Print

Close A Workbook

Close Microsoft Excel

Delivery:

Learners complete the course at their own pace, by working through our user-friendly notes, online learning and practical exercises. Tutor input is delivered on an individual basis at various stages of the course and additional help is available when required.