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Introduction to Computers

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Price:  $29.00

Availability:  Unlimited use for 90 Days!

There is no disputing that you must have computer knowledge to be marketable in today’s world. Users of our online Computer Basics course will master the most important topics needed to get up to date in today’s computerized workplace. Our easy to understand bite-sized tutorials will have even the most inexperienced user computerizing confidently in no time.

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What’s Inside:

Our comprehensive Computer Basics course covers all levels of computer basics, from beginner, to intermediate, and advanced. In this easy to use online program you will gain a complete understanding of computer essentials as you breeze your way through the various modules.

Topics such as:
 

  • Computer essentials
  • Understanding hardware and software
  • Information networks
  • Working with Windows XP
  • Working with a window
  • Sending and receiving email
  • Working with programs
  • Using files and folders
  • Exploring the internet
 
will be fully presented in easy to learn bite-sized tutorials.

After completing this program you will feel confident in your computer abilities, and you will open a whole new realm of possibilities for your career. Why wait? Enroll now!

Individuals that are looking to advance, find that expanded skill sets mean more money, opportunity, and confidence in their job and other future prospects. If you want to be a valuable resource to prospective employers, then skill with computers is an absolute must.

If you are an employer hoping to increase your employees’ abilities with computers, then our program can fill the bill.

  • Our course offers great benefits for employers, allowing for quick on-the-job training that helps expand current employees’ skill sets.
  • This saves you money on traditional training strategies and makes your employees even more effective with a broader range of skills for use in the workplace.
Our course is the best online training available, so sign up now and master computer basics for only pennies a day!

Computer Basics Outline

Chapter One: The Essentials

  • Hardware, Software, and Information Technology (IT)
  • Computer Overview
  • The Front of a Computer and Peripheral Devices
  • The Inside of a Computer
  • The Back of a Computer (Ports)
  • System Bus and Expansion Cards
  • Memory Cache
  • Computer Performance
  • Buying a Desktop Computer
  • Buying a Notebook Computer
  • Upgrading a Computer
  • Chapter One Review

Beginning

Chapter Two: Understanding Hardware
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Memory
  • RAM and ROM
  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
  • Digital Cameras and Web Cams
  • Other Input Devices
  • Monitor
  • Graphics Card
  • Printer Basics
  • Types of Printers
  • Sound and Speakers
  • Modem
  • Input/Output Devices
  • Hard Drive
  • Hard Drive Maintenance
  • CD-ROM Drive
  • DVD Drive
  • Floppy Drive
  • Zip and Jaz Drives
  • Other Storage Devices
  • Formatting a Disk
  • Chapter Two Review

Beginning

Chapter Three: Understanding Software
  • Understanding Graphical User Interfaces
  • Types of Software
  • Operating Systems
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Presentation Software
  • Accounting
  • Web Browsing
  • Web Authoring
  • Programming Languages
  • Systems Development
  • Chapter Three Review

Intermediate

Chapter Four: Information Networks
  • Introduction to Networks
  • The Internet
  • Intranets and Extranets
  • Telephones and Networks
  • Chapter Four Review

Intermediate

Chapter Five: Introduction to Windows XP
  • Starting and Logging On to Windows XP Home
  • Starting and Logging On to Windows XP Professional
  • Understanding the Windows XP Screen
  • A Look at the New Windows XP Start Menu
  • Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking and Double clicking
  • Using the Mouse: Clicking and Dragging
  • Using the Mouse: Right-clicking
  • Using the Keyboard
  • Exiting Windows and Turning Off Your Computer
  • Chapter Five Review

Intermediate

Chapter Six: Working with a Window
  • Starting a Program
  • Understanding the Parts of a Window
  • Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring a Window
  • Closing a Window
  • Moving a Window
  • Sizing a Window
  • Switching Between Windows
  • Chapter Six Review

Intermediate

Chapter Seven: Working with Programs
  • Using Menus
  • Using Toolbars
  • Filling Out a Dialog Box
  • Entering Text in the WordPad Program
  • Editing Text
  • Saving and Opening a File
  • Selecting, Replacing, and Deleting Text
  • Using Undo
  • Printing a File
  • Cutting, Copying and Pasting Text
  • Changing the Font Type and Size
  • Using Bold, Italics and Underline
  • Changing Paragraph Alignment
  • Getting Help by Contents
  • Getting Help with the Help Index and Search
  • Saving and Opening Files in Different Locations
  • Chapter Seven Review

Advanced

Chapter Eight: Working with Files and Folders
  • Understanding Storage Devices, Folders and Files
  • Using My Computer to See What´s in Your Computer
  • Opening a Folder
  • Creating and Renaming a Folder
  • Copying, Moving and Deleting a Folder
  • Opening, Renaming and Deleting a File
  • Copying and Moving a File
  • Restoring a Deleted File and Emptying the Recycle Bin
  • A Closer Look at Files and Folders
  • Changing How Information is Displayed
  • Selecting Multiple Files and Folders
  • Finding a File Using the Search Companion
  • Managing the Search Companion
  • Using Windows Explorer
  • File Management Using Windows Explorer
  • Using MS-DOS
  • Creating and Using a Compressed Folder
  • Chapter Eight Review

Advanced

Chapter Nine: Exploring the Internet
  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • Displaying a Specific Web Page
  • Browsing the Web
  • Searching the Web
  • Adding a Web Page to Favorites and Changing Your Home Page
  • Displaying a History of Visited Web Pages
  • Clearing the History of Visited Web Pages
  • Downloading Pictures and Files
  • Understanding the Information Bar
  • Using the Pop-up Blocker
  • Understanding Information Security
  • Understanding Windows Firewall
  • Introduction to E mail
  • Composing and Sending E-mail
  • Adding a Name to the Address Book
  • Receiving E-mail
  • Replying to a Message
  • Forwarding and Deleting a Message
  • Chapter Nine Review

Advanced

500MHz Pentium or faster with 512MB Ram (1GB recommended) 1024 x 768 minimum monitor screen resolution with 16-bit video card Windows 2000, XP or later MAC Compatible Broadband connection (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+ Flash Player 9.0+ required for most courses Sound card with speakers or headphones for audio playback Browser JavaScript must be enabled

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