Affirm Consulting Courses

Personal Computer Introduction

General Course Information: As courses can be customised to suit, consider this as a general guide. Face-to-face courses are offered, but not restricted to, the Sydney metropolitan area. Other requirements will be considered on request.

Description: Covers basic computer concepts and skills using pc desktop and laptop computers. Students will receive a thorough introduction to the hardware and most commonly used software components of a personal computer. In addition, they will learn Windows techniques and become acquainted with basic applications.

Learning Outcomes - on completion participants will be able to:

• Define and identify fundamental personal computing concepts and terminology, such as hardware, software, and computer networks
  
• Use input devices, including the keyboard and the mouse
• Describe how the CPU and computer memory process information
• Identify the purposes of storage devices, and distinguish between types of storage devices
• Identify output devices and describe their uses
• Apply document-management concepts to create filing system
• Perform common Windows techniques
• Determine the type of software to use for a given task

Target Audience: Designed for beginners and people wanting to gain confidence and build general skills using computers.

Prerequisites: For people with little or no background knowledge or experience with computers.

Methodology: A hands-on approach is taken during this course. The exercises are designed to impart relevant skills and knowledge and build confidence by having participants work through real-life examples and scenarios.