BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS - Irish Co-Operative

BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS OVERVIEW This training is designed to up adjusted during the session to accommodate the needs of the participants...

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BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS OVERVIEW This training is designed to up-skill up skill staff in Microsoft applications. The content can be adjusted during the session to accommodate the needs of the participants. It will include some time to address any specific difficulties they are experiencing in using usi any aspect of the software. The following is guideline only, finalized content to be determined when participants are identified. Duration: 3 days

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Introduction to MS Office – Word and Excel This programme is aimed at new users of PCs who have limited time to devote to gaining new skills but who want a clearer understanding of working with computers. The presenter will give clear, focused instructions on how to make effective use of a PC with just basic knowledge. It will be borne in mind that participants may not be making daily use of computers. Working with MS Windows – what all the buttons are for Desktop Taskbar Toolbars Moving & resizing windows Working in multiple windows Using applications – spreadsheets, word processing etc. Launching Applications e.g. Word, Excel Creating a document Saving a document Saving changes to a document Good saving practice Selecting text Cut, copy and paste Basic formatting My Computer- managing files f Creating and naming folders for easy use Moving and copying files between folders Good directory structure practice

Introduction to the Internet – a hands-on on programme covering all that is needed to begin taking advantage of the internet and e-mail.

THE INTERNET Terms and concepts How the Web works Search Engines Downloading Information Internet Explorer Basics The Main Browser Window The Main Explorer Toolbar Basic Browsing Viewing Documents While Not On The Web Printing Web Documents Tips For Doing Web Searches Speeding Up Your Browsing Management Of Favorites Customising Preferences Effective Internet Explorer Use Email Using Microsoft Outlook Finding your e-mail mail address Connecting, checking for and receiving mail Creating messages in Microsoft Outlook Revising messages Sending messages Sending Queued Messages Attaching Files to messages Using folders Filtering Incoming Messages into Folders Managing disk space by compacting messages Signature files