Course aims

This course sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation and management, networks and data security.

Learning outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to:

Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and software.
Start up and shut down a computer.
Work effectively on the computer desktop using icons and windows.
Adjust the main operating system settings and use built-in help features.
Create a simple document and print an output.
Know the main concepts of file management and organise files and folders efficiently.
Understand key storage concepts and use utility software to compress and extract large files.
Understand network concepts and connection options, and connect to a network.
Understand the importance of protecting data and devices from malware and of backing up data.
Recognise considerations relating to green IT, accessibility and user health.

Unit	Topics	Duration
Introduction	Pre-test, training needs analysis, classroom rules	1 hour
Computers and devices	ICT; hardware; software and licensing; start up and shut down	3 hours
Desktop, icons and settings	Desktop and icons; using windows; tools and settings	3 hours
Outputs	Working with text; printing	3 hours
Mid-course test		1 hour
File management	Introducing files and folders; organising files and folders; storage and compression	4 hours
Networks	Network concepts; network access	3 hours
Security and well-being	Protecting data and devices; malware; health and green IT	3 hours
Final review	With the trainer	1 hour
Feedback and surveys	By trainees	30 minutes
Post-test	Online test	1.5 hours
Total		24 hours

Course pass mark: 55%.

Course code DA-CP-MS01 Â· Main programme: Computer Program Â· No prerequisites.