Introduction

This basic computer skills course will provide you with an understanding of the most popular, current technologies used at home and in the workplace. You will become computer literate in this hands-on course while you learn to access, create, save and manage documents, spreadsheets and emails and use the Internet effectively. We demystify terminology and impart best practice skills for productive and secure use of hardware and software.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for adults who have little, or no previous experience using a computer and would like the opportunity to learn with others in a supportive and encouraging environment.

COURSE LEVEL: Foundation

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• appropriately start up and shut down your computer
• navigate the operating system and start applications
• perform basic functions of file management
• perform basic functions in a word processor and spreadsheet
• manage print settings and print documents
• receive and send emails
• use a web browser to navigate the Internet.

Course Outline

Hardware and software

• The main components of a computer, including input and output devices
• The function of communication devices such as smartphones and tablets
• The role of Operating Systems, programs and apps

Windows

• Turning on the computer and logging on
• The Windows screen
• Running programs from the Start Menu
• Minimising, maximising, moving, resizing and closing windows
• Logging off and shutting down your computer

Working with programs

• Running multiple programs
• Desktop icons and creating a desktop shortcut
• Managing programs from the taskbar
• Closing programs

File management

• Managing Windows Explorer
• Creating, moving, renaming and deleting folders and files
• Understanding file extensions
• Viewing storage devices and network connections
• Managing USB flash drives

Word processing

• Creating documents in Microsoft Word
• Typing text, numbers and dates into a document
• Easy formatting
• Checking the spelling in your document
• Making and saving changes to your document

Spreadsheets

• Understanding spreadsheet functionality
• Creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
• Typing text numbers and dates into a worksheet
• Easy formulas
• Easy formatting
• Making and saving changes to your workbook
• Printing a worksheet

Printing

• Print preview
• Print settings
• Managing the print queue

Using email

• The Outlook mail screen elements
• Composing and sending an email message
• Managing the Inbox

Accessing the internet

• Going to a specific website and bookmarking
• Understanding how to search/Google effectively
• Copy and paste Internet content into your documents and emails
• Stopping and refreshing pages
• Demystifying the Cloud
• Computer security best practices

Joining a Zoom Meeting

• Discuss the concepts and requirements of virtual conferencing
• Participate in an interactive Zoom Meeting

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The overall aim of this IRES course is to provide participants with the knowledge, concepts and skills needed to perform all the tasks required in the pre-award phase of a contract. The course covers different contract types and various contracting methods with a concentration on tendering.

Participants in this interactive course will learn essential tools and techniques used in analyzing submitted bids including preliminary examination, technical evaluation and commercial evaluation.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute(IRES) certificate.

TRAINING VENUE

The training is residential and will be held at IRES training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:  [email protected] or  [email protected]

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Tel: 020 211 3814

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 participants. You can have it delivered in our training centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254715077817, +254(020) 211 3814 or +250 789 621 067 mail [email protected] or  [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank before the course start date

Send proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]

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