Course : Computer Basics

Course Outline

Course Duration : 2 months

Course Topics:

 Windows Basic
 English Typing
 Urdu Typing
 Web Surfing
 Email and Social Media
 MS Office

Week Topic/Module Content covered in topic

Week 01 Windows Basic  Brief Overview of Computers
 Introduction to Windows
 Navigating Windows
 Desktop
 Taskbar
 Working with Applications
 Control Panel
 System Settings
 Network Settings
 Personalization Settings
 App Settings
 Privacy Settings
 Ease of Access Settings
 Update & Security Settings
 Time & Language Settings
 Quiz

Week 02 English Typing  Introduction to important pointers of typing

 Understanding Keyboard arrangement
 Understanding Finger Scheme
 Typing Guidance
 Practice row by row with tasks
 Quiz
Week 03 Urdu Typing  Introduction to important pointers of typing
 Understanding Keyboard arrangement
 Understanding Finger Scheme
 Typing Guidance
 Practice row by row with tasks
 Quiz

Week 04 Web Surfing  Introduction to Internet terms: Internet,

Website, Web Page, Search Engine, Web
browser
 Navigation, URL ,Protocol, Domain Name, Links
and Hyperlinks
 Downloading, Uploading, Saving Images,
Bookmarks, History, Cookies
 Quiz
Week 05 Email and Social  Email Basics: setting up account, sending
Media receiving email
 Social Media Introduction
 Use of Social Media platforms: Twitter , FB,
Insta, Skype
 Blogging
Week 06 MS office: Word  MS office Introduction
 Introduction to Word : Creating and pinning
documents
 Layout - Tabs, ribbons and groups in
Microsoft Word
 Insert, select and edit text
 Line spacing
 Number and bullet list
 Increase indent in lists
 Spelling, grammar, Hyperlinking text
 Customizing margins and page layout
 Page breaks, adding blank pages
 Insert Header or Footer
 Insert page numbers in Word
 Insert and format pictures
 Save as PDF in Microsoft Word
Week 07 MS office: Excel  Blank Workbook, Enter data ,Opens up
Ribbons , Ribbons divided into groups,
 Navigate through a spreadsheet : Working
with columns and rows
 Create formulas to solve problems
 Create charts and graphs,
 Import and export data
 Create Basic pay roll
Week 08 MS office: Power  Navigate a PowerPoint Presentation
Point  Creating a New Presentation
 Working with Slides
 Formatting Text, Bullets Features in Word
 Inserting Shapes, Graphics
 Inserting Pictures
 Design Themes
 Saving Presentation