PCs: The Basics Course

Intro to PCs - for Beginners

(1 day or 2 evenings)

General Outline
This course is designed as an introduction to those who have never seen or used a keyboard or a computer. It takes participants right back to the basics and describes in simple terms, the main aspects of computer hardware and the basics of using a computer. Everyday terms are used where possible to make the participant feel at ease and unthreatened.

You will learn all about the Windows operating system and how to use it. You will be taken through simple exercises that allow you to become familiar with the all-important mouse, including navigating files and folders, creating simple documents, e-mailing and surfing the Internet.

The course covers the basics of using a computer and will definitely get you up and running in no time.

Main Skills Acquired

Starting the computer and logging on

Getting used to the mouse and keyboard

Using important shortcut in starting and using applications

Navigating files and folders

Creating, editing and formatting simple Word and Excel documents

Saving and opening documents

Sending, receiving, replying to and forwarding e-mail

Managing e-mail

Browsing the Internet and using Favourites

Using simple searches on the Internet

General Information

Previous Experience Recommended
No experience with the PC is required.

Class Size
The number of trainees is restricted to a maximum of 10, or as required by your organisation. Each trainee is trained on a Pentium 4 PC with 17" flat-screen monitor and access to broadband Internet, printing and demonstration facilities.

What You'll Receive

Training manual: Our training manual contains hands-on exercises that are easy-to-follow, and are practical and relevant. The training manual will also serve as an excellent reference tool back at the office or home long after the course. Our training manuals are developed and produced in-house by our experienced tutors, who have used the software in real-world situations. All exercises follow a logical sequence and show you how to tackle your typical projects. A list of keyboard shortcuts and other important information is included.

Refreshments: For full-day courses, you will receive a comprehensive lunch and refreshments.

Customisation of courses: We can redesign our courses to cover other or additional outcomes and so make our courses even more relevant for you. Please inquire about this if you have any specific needs.

Support: Free unlimited phone support on the material covered is provided for all courses. The support means that you can phone us during business hours or e-mail us anytime to get answers about any specific problems you might have. If we can't solve your problem immediately we will do some research and get back to you.

Please note: This free support only covers your specific questions that relate back to the material covered in the course you attended. We can provide you with consultancy for additional help you might need beyond that.

Complimentary Follow-up: When the course is running again later and there is a seat available, you'll be invited back for a free refresher. This can be used for fine-tuning your skills or for asking any specific questions you might have. You can come for the whole course or just part of it, and it's a great way to ensure that you maintain your momentum in using the program.

Certificate: You'll receive a certificate of achievement which details the outcomes you achieved for the particular course attended.

Booking Your Place
If relevant, check with your training coordinator for availability of places and dates. Alternatively, you can check our course calendar, then book online to secure your place on one or more of these courses. You can also fax us on (02) 6041 4811 or e-mail at office@classtraining.com.au. If you have any specific queries, or would like to discuss your needs, please phone Mark or Jenny on (02) 6041 2711.

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