Computer Applications/Digital Devices Intro. NEW

Participant Profile:
This course is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of computers. It is designed to introduce and develop one's knowledge of the Personal Computer and for those interested in learning the basics about android and iPhone's. This course is also suitable for those that wish to learn how to become efficient at content creation for social media and Social Media Sites for personal and / or promotion purposes NOTE: This is a classroom based course

Programme Description:
Learners will gain an introductory knowledge about a range of the following: • Computer Operation and Use: Parts of a computer system; common software applications; operate a computer • Internet and E-mail: Search techniques; send/retrieve/reply to e-mail • Word Processing: Basics; edit/format/enhance/find/replace text; header/footer; bullets; spell checker; proof-read; tables; printing etc. • Spreadsheets: Edit/format/delete data; rows/columns; currency/percentage/decimal formats; formulae; charts, printing etc. • Graphics: Basics; electronic freehand drawing; insert/edit shapes; colour, size • Learn how to use a phone – functionalities - settings, apps, mobile hotspot usage, Bluetooth usage, Mobile Data, camera usage,calendar,notes, contacts, torch and battery saving modes etc. • Facetime video calls on iPhones, Facebook Messenger on Android phones and iPhones • Phone Homescreen set up, Google Maps, Alarms and Clock settings, Best use of WhatsApp for large size files, how to use Google Translate • Differences between Google chrome, internet explorer, safari internet browsers • Learn how to use a computer – functionalities – usernames and passwords, correct ways to start up and shut down, files, email, how to use Google search, Bluetooth, wifi, how to get internet with a phone mobile hotspot, basic keyboard usage, how to connect usb cables to save files, saving large files using cloud storage like iCloud, WeTransfer, Onedrive • Content Creation for social media.