Course Description:
The first module explores the various computers available today, their components and peripherals. You’ll also learn how to
maintain computer equipment, protect hardware from theft or damage, and solve common hardware problems. It also
examines how software and hardware work together to perform computing tasks and how software is developed and
upgraded. You’ll identify different types of software. And finally, you’ll examine what an operating system is, how it works, and
how to manage it.
The second module helps you perform functions common to the Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You’ll also look formatting text and documents, and the ability to use word-processing tools to automate processes such as document review, security and collaboration. You’ll learn how to build and use a spreadsheet efficiently, how to sort and manipulate data using formulas and functions, create simple but effective charts, and draw conclusions based on tabular data and charts. In addition, you’ll learn how to design, manage and modify presentations and identify different ways presentations are distributed.
The third module helps you identify network fundamentals and the benefits and risks of network computing, identify various types of electron¬ic communication and collaboration. This includes an understanding of “the rules of the road” for online communication and common problems associated with electronic communication. You’ll learn about the Internet, the World Wide Web and websites and how to use a Web browsing application. Also how to evaluate the quality of information found on the Web, and identify responsible and ethical behaviors when creating or using online content.
The courseware used in the class is approved by Certiport. The course fulfills the basic requirements for the Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online IC³ exams. What this means is that after completing all the exercises in this course, you will be ready to take the IC³ exams for the IC³ Internet and Computing Core Certification Program.
Who should attend: Entry-level computer users and individuals with limited knowledge of computer technology who want to gain valuable experience using Microsoft Word™, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.
Topics:
| Computing Fundamentals |
Key Applications |
Living Online |
Unit 1: Recognizing Computers
Lesson 1: Computers All Around Us
Identifying Computers
Lesson 2: Elements of a Personal Computer
Looking at the System Unit
Looking at Memory
Lesson 3: Working with Storage Systems
What Are Storage Systems?
Lesson 4: Using Input/ Output Devices
What are Input/Output Devices?
Looking at Specialized Devices
Connecting Devices
Lesson 5: Basic Troubleshooting Techniques
Increasing the Computer’s Performance
Taking Care of the Computer
Working with Hardware
Lesson 6: Buying a Computer
Deciding What to Purchase
Lesson 7: Looking at Software
What is a Software Program?
Choosing an Application Program
Unit 2: Using Microsoft Windows 7
Lesson 8: Looking at Operating Systems
Looking at Operating Systems
Lesson 9: Looking at the Windows Desktop
Looking at the Windows Desktop
Using the Taskbar
Looking at a Typical Window
Lesson 10: Starting Windows Applications
Starting Application Programs
Using Windows Help and Support
Lesson 11: Looking at Files and Folders
Understanding Files and Folders
Creating Folders
Selecting Files or Folders
Copying and Moving Files or Folders
Viewing File or Folder Properties
Finding Files
Lesson 12: Using the Recycle Bin
Looking at the Recycle Bin
Identifying Common Problems with Files
Lesson 13: Customizing System Settings
Using the Control Panel
Lesson 14: Installing and Uninstalling Programs
Managing Application Programs |
Unit 3: Common Elements
Lesson 15: Getting Started with Programs
Sharing Common Elements
Looking at the Screen
Using the Quick Access Toolbar
Using the Ribbon
Getting Help
Changing the Program Options
Working with Files
Unit 4: Using Microsoft Word 2010
Lesson 16: Creating Documents
Entering and Editing Text
Working with Documents
Lesson 17: Manipulating Text
Selecting Text
Customizing the View
Editing Text
Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
Lesson 18: Formatting Text
Formatting Text Characters
Lesson 19: Setting Tabs and Indents
Understanding Tab Settings
Working with Indents
Adding Bullets and Numbering
Lesson 20: Proofing Your Document
Checking the Spelling and Grammar
Using the Thesaurus
Finding Items
Replacing Items
Using Research Tools
Using Document Statistics
Lesson 21: Formatting the Document
Changing Line Spacing
Setting Paragraph Spacing
Changing the Page Setup
Adding Special Characters
Inserting the Date and Time
Lesson 22: Printing Document
Previewing the Document
Printing a Document
Lesson 23: Working with Headers and Footers
Using Breaks
Using Headers and Footers
Lesson 24: Using Publishing Format Tools
What are Publishing Format Tools?
Working with Styles
Applying Columns
Using Footnotes and Endnotes
Using Hyperlinks
Lesson 25: Working with Graphics
What are Illustrations?
Manipulating Graphics
Drawing Objects
Editing Shapes
Lesson 26: Working with Tables
Understanding How Tables Work
Formatting the Table
Converting Text or Tables
Sorting Information in a Table
Lesson 27: Working with Others
Sharing Information with Others
Protecting Documents
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Unit 5: Using Microsoft Excel 2010
Lesson 28: Getting Started
Understanding Basic Terminology
Working with Workbooks
Entering Data in the Worksheet
Lesson 29: Manipulating the Information
Selecting Cells
Making Changes to the Contents
Managing Worksheets
Lesson 30: Working with Formulas
Creating Simple Formulas
Proper Use of Formulas
Lesson 31: Formatting a Worksheet
What Does Formatting Mean?
Lesson 32: Using Miscellaneous Tools
Using the Spell Checker
Sorting Data
Filtering Information
Lesson 33: Working with Charts
Understanding Charts
Lesson 34: Getting Ready to Print
Previewing the Worksheet
Adding Page Breaks
Customizing the Printout
Printing the Worksheet
Unit 6: Using Microsoft - PowerPoint 2010
Lesson 35: Getting Started
What is PowerPoint?
Working with Presentations
Displaying Information in the Presentation
Lesson 36: Setting up the Presentation
Creating a Master Slide
Managing the Slides
Lesson 37: Working with Text
Selecting Text Objects
Manipulating Text
Formatting Text
Lesson 38: Working with Objects
Inserting Images
Creating and Using Tables
Creating a Chart
Creating Drawing Objects
Inserting Multimedia Objects
Lesson 39: Enhancing the Presentation
Animating Objects
Applying Slide Transitions
Lesson 40: Bringing It All Together
Previewing the Presentation
Running the Slide Show |
Unit 7: Getting Connected
Lesson 41: Networking
Fundamentals
Networking Fundamentals
Benefits of Networking
Disadvantages of Networking
Connecting to a Network
Lesson 42: Understanding
Electronic Communications
What is Electronic Communication?
Using Electronic Communication
Understanding an E-mail Address
Using Electronic Communications
Appropriately
Lesson 43: Using Microsoft Outlook
2010
What is is Microsoft Office Outlook?
Unit 8: Using the Internet
Lesson 44: Getting Started
Understanding the World Wide Web
Looking at Web Pages
Lesson 45: Using a Web Browser
Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Lesson 46: Using the Information
from the Web
Retrieving Information from a Web Page
Printing a Web Page
Downloading Information
Customizing the Web Browser
Identifying Common Web Browser Errors
Lesson 47: Searching for
Information
Finding Items on the Internet
Using Search Engine Technology
Lesson 48: Qualifying the
Information
Evaluating the Information
Identifying Ethical Issues
Impacting Society
Lesson 49: The Risks of Computing
Protecting Your Data or Computer
Preventing Personal Injuries
Identifying Software Threats
Lesson 50: Using the Internet
Responsibly
Restricting Access
Protecting Yourself
Keeping Up with Technology
Looking at Personal Responsibilities
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