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 maintaining an updated list of client information; however, before you use a personal computer, you need to understand what it is and how it works. In this course, that's what you will do. Once you're comfortable with that, you will begin using your personal computer.
You will learn the basic skills necessary to operate a personal computer.
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
- Topic 1A: Identify Uses of Personal Computers
- Topic 1B: Identify Types of Personal Computers
- Topic 1C: Identify the Common Components of a Personal Computer
- Topic 1D: Identify How Personal Computers Work
Lesson 2: Using a Personal Computer
- Topic 2A: Set Up Your Computer
- Topic 2B: Start Your Computer
- Topic 2C: Log in to Your Computer
- Topic 2D: Display My Computer
Lesson 3: Using Application Software
- Topic 3A: Navigate in a Word Processing Document
- Topic 3B: Update a Spreadsheet
- Topic 3C: Run a Presentation
- Topic 3D: Find Information in a Database
Lesson 4: Connecting to a Network
- Topic 4A: Identify Types of Networks
- Topic 4B: Access the Internet
