Course Highlights
  • The Computer Defined
  • Types of Computers i.e. Digital Computers, Analog Computers, Hybrid Computers
  • Parts of Computer, Difference between Data and Information, Information Processing Cycle
  • Computer Hardware
  • Keyboard, QWERTY Layout, Alphanumeric Keys, Function Keys, Cursor Movement Keys, Modifier Keys
  • The different variants of mouse
  • Video and Sound, Printers
  • How Computer Processes Data, The Central Processing Unit, RAM, Cache Memory, Buses
  • Modern CPUs
  • Microsoft Word Basics
  • Microsoft Powerpoint Basics
  • Microsoft Excel Basics
  • Storage Devices (Magnetic Storage devices, Optical Storage Devices, Solid State Drives)
  • Computer Networks (Basics)
  • Internet and World Wide Web
Curriculum

3 Topics
The Computer Defined
Classification of Computers (Based on how data is handled)
Quiz # 1

2 Topics
Personal Computers
Quiz # 2

1 Topic
Computers for Organizations

4 Topics
Quiz # 3
Information Processing Cycle
Quiz # 4
Parts of a Computer System

7 Topics
Hardware Categories
Processing Devices
Memory Devices
Input and Output Devices
Storage Devices
Bus Interconnection
Quiz # 5

5 Topics
Alphanumeric Keys
Software Runs the Machine
System Software
Application Software
Quiz # 6

11 Topics
Layout of an IBM Compatible Keyboard
Modifier Keys
Numeric Keypad
Function Keys
Cursor-Movement Keys
Quiz # 7
Special-Purpose Keys
Quiz # 8
Keyboard Shortcut Keys - Part 1
Keyboard Shortcut Keys - Part 2
Quiz # 9

2 Topics
Using a Mouse
Variants of the Mouse

4 Topics
Devices for the Hand
Optical Input Devices
Audiovisual Input Devices
Quiz # 10

11 Topics
Monitors (Introduction)
Monitors Classified (Based on Color)
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors
Flat Panel Monitors
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors
Advantages/Disadvantages of LCD Monitors
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Monitors
Quiz #11
Comparing Monitors
Characteristics of Monitors
Graphics Card (Video Controller)

3 Topics
Printers (Impact Printers and Non-Impact Printers)
Laser Printer
Working of a Laser Printer

1 Topic
Internet and Its History

1 Topic
Understanding the World Wide Web

6 Topics
Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11
5 ways to Shut down or Restart Your Computer
Getting to Know Windows 11 Desktop
Opening the Start Menu
Aligning the Taskbar
Search Box

6 Topics
Launching Microsoft Word in Windows 10
Creating a new document
Getting Familiar with Microsoft Word Interface
Entering and Editing Text in Microsoft Word
Copying Text Formatting using Format Painter
Insert Hyperlink

13 Topics
Launching Microsoft PowerPoint
Creating a Blank Presentation
The PowerPoint Workspace
New Presentation (using predesigned template)
Applying a Theme
Inserting New Slides
Adding Text to Slides
Formatting Text
Changing Slide Background
Applying Transitions Between Slides
Creating Charts
Starting the Slide Show
Applying Animations to Text or Objects

19 Topics
Launching Microsoft Excel in Windows 11
Opening Excel Using Desktop Shortcut
Creating a New Blank Workbook
Understanding the Excel Interface
Cell Addressing
Entering Data in Excel
Insert or Delete Rows and Columns
Adjusting Column Width
Creating a Formula in Excel
Including Other Cells in Formula
Quick Addition with AutoSum
Using Functions in Excel
Creating a Table
Convert Table to Range
Formatting Text in Excel
Applying Cell Shading
Sort and Filter
Custom Sort in Excel
Creating a Chart

3 Topics
Numbering Systems
Bit Nibble and Byte
Text Codes

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