Computer Basics

Training Provided by Teach Me IT The Computer Basics WBT explains the basic components of a PC and the use of Windows 98, which is the most common operating system. The course also provides an overview of commonly used application software in various categories, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, graphics, and presentation. It also provides an overview of the Internet and e-mail. After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Describe a personal computer
Describe different types of software used with PCs
Describe basic networking concepts
List methods for managing and maintaining a computer
Identify the features of the Windows 98 operating system
Perform basic operations on a Windows application
Perform file management operations using the Windows Explorer
Create a document using Microsoft Word 2000
Manage a Word document
Manage an Excel workbook
Identify the features of a database management software, a graphics software, and a presentation software
Browse the Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Send and receive e-mail messages
Organize messages in the inbox

Computer Basics

Other Courses in the Curriculum  Troubleshooting PC Problems Course Name Computer Basics Audience People who are new to computers and need to learn the basic concepts.  Course Requirements You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above OR Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or above. Plug-in Requirements  ØMacromedia Shockwave plug-in for Windows for IE/NN  ØMacromedia Flash plug-in for Windows for IE/NN Note: Macromedia Flash plug-in comes built in with IE 5.5 and above and NN 6.x. To download the plug-ins, click on the relevant icon below.   Pre-requisites None  Course Duration 5  hours Course Objectives The Computer Basics WBT explains the basic components of a PC and the use of Windows 98, which is the most common operating system. The course also provides an overview of commonly used application software in various categories, such as word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, graphics, and presentation. It also provides an overview of the Internet and e-mail. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe a personal computer Describe different types of software used with PCs Describe basic networking concepts List methods for managing and maintaining a computer Identify the features of the Windows 98 operating system Perform basic operations on a Windows application Perform file management operations using the Windows Explorer Create a document using Microsoft Word 2000 Manage a Word document Manage an Excel workbook Identify the features of a database management software, a graphics software, and a presentation software Browse the Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer Send and receive e-mail messages Organize messages in the inbox   Course Outline Introduction to Computer Basics Computer Fundamentals Networking and Computer Management Quiz Introduction to Windows Basics Introduction to Windows The Windows Explorer Quiz Basic Application Software Word Processing Software Spreadsheet Software Other Application Software Quiz The Internet and the World Wide Web Internet Basics Electronic Mail Quiz

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