COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

1. Introduction to Computers

• Meaning and Definition of Computer
• Characteristics of Computers
• Uses of Computers
• Types of Computers
• Generations of Computers – Basic Introduction
• Hardware and Software
• System Software and Application Software
• Basic Computer Terminology

2. Computer Hardware

• CPU and its Functions
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Printer
• Scanner
• Speakers
• UPS
• Pen Drive and Memory Cards
• Hard Disk / SSD
• Basic Input and Output Devices

3. Windows Operating System

• Introduction to Windows
• Desktop and Start Menu
• Taskbar and Icons
• Opening and Closing Applications
• Creating Files and Folders
• Copy, Cut, Paste and Delete
• Rename and Move Files
• Basic System Settings
• Installing and Uninstalling Applications
• Keyboard Shortcuts

OFFICE APPLICATIONS & TYPING

4. MS Word

• Introduction to MS Word
• Creating and Saving Documents
• Opening and Editing Documents
• Text Formatting
• Font and Paragraph Formatting
• Bullets and Numbering
• Page Setup
• Tables
• Inserting Pictures and Shapes
• Header and Footer
• Page Numbers
• Find and Replace
• Printing Documents
• Creating Applications, Letters and Notices

5. MS Excel – Basic

• Introduction to Excel
• Workbook and Worksheet
• Rows, Columns and Cells
• Data Entry
• Cell Formatting
• Basic Formulas
• Basic Functions
• Creating Tables
• Sorting and Filtering
• Basic Charts
• Page Setup and Printing

6. Computer Typing & Data Entry

• Keyboard Familiarization
• English Typing
• Typing Practice
• Improving Typing Speed and Accuracy
• Data Entry
• Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
• Entering Data into Tables and Forms

INTERNET & DIGITAL COMPUTER SKILLS

7. Internet Fundamentals

• Introduction to Internet
• Web Browsers
• Search Engines
• Searching Information Online
• Websites and Web Pages
• Downloading and Uploading Files
• Online Forms
• Basic Cloud Storage

8. Email Operations

• Introduction to Email
• Creating an Email Account
• Sending and Receiving Emails
• Reply and Forward
• Adding Attachments
• Downloading Attachments
• Managing Inbox
• Email Etiquette

9. Digital Services & Online Safety

• Digital Payments – Basic Awareness
• Online Banking – Basic Awareness
• Online Applications
• Digital Documents
• PDF Files
• Scanning and Printing
• Password Safety
• Computer Viruses and Malware
• Phishing and Online Fraud
• Safe Internet Browsing
• Data Backup

10. Basic Computer Troubleshooting

• Common Computer Problems
• Computer Not Starting
• Keyboard and Mouse Problems
• Printer Problems
• Internet Connection Problems
• Basic Software Problems
• Restart and Shutdown Procedures
• Basic Computer Maintenance

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Students will receive hands-on practical training in:

• Computer Operation
• Windows
• File and Folder Management
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• English Typing
• Data Entry
• Internet Browsing
• Email
• Online Forms
• Printing and Scanning
• PDF Management
• Basic Computer Troubleshooting