Course Overview
Course Purpose
The purpose of this module is to introduce the learner to basic IT (Information Technology) terminology, basic computer components, common functions of a Personal Computer (PC), and the operating system. Also an introduction to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
Course Outcomes
Learners credited with this standard will be able to:
1.Demonstrate an understanding of the principles
of word processing.
2.Work with multiple documents within a word
processing application.
3.Demonstrate an understanding of the principles
of spreadsheets.
4.Demonstrate an understanding of the use of
presentation applications.
5.Create a new slide presentation.
6.Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to
Internet use.
7.Use a GUI-based browser to display a given Web
Page.
8.Create and send an E-mail message.
9.Adjust settings to customise the view and
preferences of the E-mail application.
10.Explain legal, ethical and organisational issues
in relation to the use of E-mail.