Computers for the Terrified
Course
In Morayshire
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Morayshire (Scotland)
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Duration
8 Weeks
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
No computer skills needed
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Course programme
Introduction to Computers
Week 1
You will familiarise yourself with the mouse and the keyboard, using 'Computers don't Bite', Solitaire and Microsoft Paint. Then computer Settings i.e. Desktop, screen savers, windows, clock etc. Now you are familiar with the mouse and keyboard we will start using M Word menu and toolbars, typing short piece text and formatting, saving, opening, printing
Week 2
Typing exercises, formatting, spell checking, using thesaurus and inserting symbols. Create a simple letter, designing your own letterhead.
Week 3
Inserting clip art, graphic and pictures moving formatting resizing deleting etc.
Week 4
Inserting word art to design a basic poster and menu, familiarising with drawing using Word
Week 5
Introduction to files making folders deleting folders, recycle bin my computer making shortcuts, arranging icons on desktop, make folder for next weeks spreadsheets
Week 6
Introduction to Spreadsheets, menu toolbars, cells columns rows cell address, make simple spreadsheet auto sum
Week 7
More spreadsheet tasks format sheet using currency, decimal, shading, merging cells etc
Week 8
What do you want a recap on and a look at the internet CD (Mouse)
Computers for the Terrified