Pitman Training PC Basics Certificate

Course Title: Pitman Training PC Basics (PTPCBCT)

Awarding Body: Pitman Training
Pitman Training is the largest independent training network in Ireland offering solutions to businesses and individuals alike. With Pitman Training you have the best choice of training options.

Intended Audience: Those who want to learn how to use a computer, who have no or little experience.

Entry Requirements: None.

Exemptions: None

Course Details:

Lesson One
Types of computer hardware components of the system unit, using the mouse to open and close menus, using the mouse to open and play a game stored on the computer, different types of printers, shutting down the computer.

Lesson Two
Loading the Microsoft Word software program, opening an existing Word document, editing and printing a Word document, loading the Microsoft Excel program, editing data in Excel, understanding the structure of a database and sorting information, what the different software applications are used for.

Lesson Three
Understanding the principles of storing documents in files and folders, opening a document stored in a sub folder, using My Computer to organise files, creating a new folder, moving a file, copying a file, renaming a file, deleting a file, creating a new document in Word, saving a new document, the importance of backing up.

Lesson Four
Using the Internet Explorer to connect to the internet, using a web address to locate a web site,understanding the importance of security on the internet, using Outlook Express to compose messages, different types of connectors, how a digital camera can be used with a PC.

Registration: All Year

Duration: 20 hours

Costs: Contact us for further details

Further Study: Computer Keyboard Skills, Word or Excel at Proficient Level, Internet Skills