Computer Fundamentals

Course description:
Computer Fundamentals is an introduction to information and communication technology, with a focus on computers and networking technologies. The course introduces students to the fundamental internal and external hardware components necessary for the operation of the computer. Similarly, it instructs students in the importance and function of the operating system, productivity applications, and networking communications technologies and their roles in enabling technologies for consumers and information workers. The course provides an introduction to and overview of word processing, Spreadsheets, presentation software, and Internet-related tools. Students leave the course with a fundamental understanding of the possible uses of the computer as a powerful tool and a basic set of skills necessary to operate the computer in a productive and meaningful manner.
Course duration: 24 Hours

Course Details:

Preface
Introduction
Part I	Introduction to Computers
LESSON 1	Computers and Society
LESSON 2	Computer Hardware and Software
Part II	Windows XP Operating System
LESSON 1	Touring Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LESSON 2	Managing Files and Folders
Part III	Word Processing and Word
LESSON 1	Getting Started with Word
LESSON 2	Editing a Document
LESSON 3	Formatting Text
Part IV	Spreadsheets and Excel
LESSON 1	Learning Worksheet Fundamentals
LESSON 2	Editing and Formatting Worksheets
LESSON 3	Performing Basic Calculations
Part V	Presentations and PowerPoint
LESSON 1	Creating a Presentation
LESSON 2	Working with a Presentation
LESSON 3	Printing a Presentation
Part VI	Using the Internet and the World Wide Web
LESSON 1	Exploring the Web
LESSON 2	Finding and Managing Information
LESSON 3	Security Issues and the Internet
LESSON 4	Introduction to Outlook
LESSON 5	Using E-Mail in Outlook

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