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surf.direct
A basic introduction to computers and the internet

Surf.direct is the perfect, jargon-free introduction to computers and the Internet for complete beginners.
Whether you want to send e-mails to family and friends in far flung places, do the weekly shop on-line or help your kids research their homework, Surf.direct will give you the skills you need to make modern technology work for you.

The course starts with the very basics - using the mouse and finding your way around the keyboard. Once your confidence and skills grow, you'll explore the different ways we use computers at home and at work. The course explains what software and windows are and how to use them. And then it's off into cyberspace - you'll be shown how to log on to the Internet, how to send and receive e-mails and how to find information on the World Wide Web (WWW).

What will you learn?
On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Use a computer with Microsoft Windows


• Understand what the Internet is and use it safely


• Use a web browser to view the WWW


• Create and send simple emails


• Have the ability to search the WWW


• Understand a range of services available on the WWW

What should you already know?
This course is suitable for beginners, with no knowledge of using a computer.

How long does it take?
Short Course - our short courses take 3 to 9 hours to complete. You can work through this course at your own pace.