In this course, you’ll learn the components and basic operation of the personal computer, covering hardware and software components, application software, and file management.
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to know about using personal computers for home or business.
The course consists of four modules and includes video lectures, knowledge checks, interactive content, and quizzes. These are all designed to provide an engaging and fully immersive experience as you learn about personal computers. You will have many opportunities to practise, apply, and develop your skills throughout the course.
Module 1: Operating a Computer How a Computer Works; Preparing a Computer for Use; Introducing Operating Systems
Module 2: Working with Devices Understanding Device Drivers; Using the Mouse; Using the Keyboard; The Monitor; Understanding Printers; Troubleshooting Hardware and Configuration Problems; Health Issues
Module 3: Using Application Software Common Business Software Applications; Using a Word Processing Application; Using a Spreadsheet Application
Module 4: File Management Exploring Files and Folders; Using the Recycle Bin; Installing and Uninstalling Software
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The purpose of the course is to provide a strong understanding of the personal computer and its operations.
There are no pre-requisites for the course.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
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Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
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Suitable for most office-based careers.
We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.
Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.
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