Basic Computer Skills Training Course

By using a personal computer, you can accomplish many tasks that might be more difficult and time-consuming to accomplish on your own. Some of those tasks might include writing a letter, analyzing numeric information, or sending an e-mail message; however, before you use a personal computer, you need to understand what it is and how it works. In this course, that is what you will do.

Course Details

For individuals, attending this training means additional career opportunities and increased credibility in the workplace. With the versatility of attending our Saturday classes, you need not interrupt your job while you get skilled. We can help you access the power of modern communication on a personal computer and deal with the unknowns that can be intimidating to a beginner. The course begins with identifying personal computing devices and moves onto teaching skills such as typing, using a word processor, working with spreadsheets to do your personal budget, sending e-mails, and ends with using the Internet to search for information.

Delivery Method

Instructor Led classroom based training. Scheduled classes are normally held in Kyalami, Midrand - near to Sandton in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Stationary and textbook included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided for full time courses. Light finger meals are supplied for part time courses.

Audience

Anyone new to computers. This course was designed for the student who is completely new to personal computers and needs to learn the basics about programmes such as Windows 7, Word 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007 and Internet Explorer.

Pre-Requisites

Student needs to be literate.

Course Duration

3 Days

Cost using our PC's as from 1st of March 2012

R 3,840.00 excl vat
R 4,377.60 incl vat

Cost using your own PC's as from 1st of March 2012

R 3,240.00 excl vat
R 3,693.60 incl vat

Note: information may change without notice.

Course Outline

• Prepare to use a personal computer.
• Start a personal computer.
• Organize the contents of a hard drive by using Windows Explorer.
• Clean up a file system by using the Recycle Bin.
• Create a simple document and save a document.
• Make changes to an existing document using a variety of editing techniques.
• Apply text formatting to a document.
• Change the appearance of a document by applying various paragraph formats and effects.
• Preview a document and print a document.
• Create a basic spreadsheet by entering text and values.
• Work with cells and cell data by using a variety of moving and copying techniques.
• Perform calculations on data by using formulas.
• Change the appearance of spreadsheet data by using a variety of formatting techniques.
• Print a spreadsheet.
• Address and compose a message, change the message format, and then send the message. Attach a file to a message.
• Open a message in your inbox, reply to it and forward it to others. Print and delete messages.
• Begin using a network.
• Find information on the Internet by using Internet Explorer.

Scheduled Dates

To apply for a booking, click on the relevant "Book" link below.
Note: places are only fully secured once payment has been made.

From Date	To Date	Duration	Venue
Thu 24 May 2012	Fri 25 May 2012	2 days	Kyalami	Closed Please call
Mon 4 Jun 2012	Wed 6 Jun 2012	3 days	Kyalami	Book

Provisional Dates

These dates have not yet been confirmed. If you are interested in attending please enquire below.

From Date	To Date	Duration	Venue
Mon 2 Jul 2012	Wed 4 Jul 2012	3 days	Kyalami
Wed 5 Sep 2012	Fri 7 Sep 2012	3 days	Kyalami

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