Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computers course aims at teaching the basics of computers and software. The course will cover basics of computer science including software and hardware, information flow in the age of internet, and use of productivity software like MS Office.

Application Deadline:

April 20, 2022

Start Date:

May 1, 2022  

Course Duration:

8 weeks / 5 days a week / 9am to 2pm

Setting:

Onsite at SA Center in Sinuni and remotely over Zoom.

Content and Subject Matter:

Understanding computers

  • What is hardware?

  • What is software?

Understanding the Internet

  • Understanding different browsers and search engines

  • Internet Security

  • The network structure of the internet (client vs. server computers talking to each other)

  • Secure internet protocols (HTTPS vs HTTP)

Productivity Software

  • Overview

  • Word

    • Using Word

    • Understand different components of Word

    • How to format a document

    • When to use it - understanding its use

  • Excel

    • Using Excel

    • Worksheets/Workbooks

    • Cell Formatting

    • Functions

    • Charts

    • When to use it - understanding its use

  • PowerPoint

    • Using PowerPoint

    • How to prepare a presentation

    • When to use it - understanding its use

  • Other Productivity Software Online

    • Creating documents and sheets online

    • Sharing documents

    • Understand the advantages

    • Creating a Google form and collecting data

    • Emails

    • Data management, organization, and transfer