Introduction to PC. Course Layout

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1 1 Day Computer Environment What are computers used for? What is a Personal Computer? Hardware vs. Software Turning a computer on What is a Network? Introduction to PC Hardware Components The Monitor The CPU Storage Devices Printers Using a Mouse & Keyboard Windows Log On Windows Screen Taskbar Manipulating Windows The Start Button Shut down the Computer Working with Windows Running Programs Switching between Applications Arranging Windows Working with Explorer Running Programs Creating Folders Desktop Customise the Desktop Work With Gadgets MS Word Start with MS Word Save a document Close a document On completion of this hands-on course the candidate shall have an understanding of some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. The candidate is required to understand the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software. The candidate shall also understand how to log into a network. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system. He or she shall be able to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer.

2 3 Days Computer Environment Operating System Use a Mouse Work with the Keyboard Taskbar Control Panel Help MS Windows ICDL Syllabus 4.0 -> Module 2 SAQA Unit Standards , L1, 4 credits , L1, 3 credits Windows Environment Desktop Window Manipulate a Window Application Windows Managing Files Files and Directories/Folders Windows Explorer & My Computer Copy, Move and Delete Files and Folders Recycle Bin Format Removable Disks Search for a File Desktop Environment Work with Icons Shortcut Icons Text Editing Text Editing Application Navigate in a Document Print Management Printer Setup Print Outputs Viruses What is a Virus? Handling Viruses demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system. He or she shall be able to operate effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop icons and windows. The candidate shall be able to manage and organise files and directories/ folders, and know how to duplicate, move and delete files and directories/ folders, and compress and extract files. The candidate shall demonstrate ability to use simple editing tools and print management facilities within the operating system.

3 Using the Application Open, Save and Close Documents Page View Modes Magnification Tool Print a Document MS Word Basic SAQA Unit standards , L2, 5 credits , L1, 4 credits Main Operations Insert Data Select Data Edit Data Move, Duplicate and Delete Data Search and Replace Data Formatting Text Formatting Paragraph Formatting Styles Insert Pages Clip Arts Header & Footer Symbols Prepare Outputs Page Setup Tabs Spell-Check a Document Grammar Tool Preview a Document demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small sized word processing documents ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to duplicate and move text within and between documents..

4 Tables Create Tables Apply Cell Attributes Moving/copy/resizing a Table Merge & Split Cells Table Properties Sort Data in a Table Performing maths in a Table MS Word Intermediate SAQA Unit standards , L3, 3 credits , L3, 5 credits Graphics Insert Clip Art Working with Objects Adding Shapes Inserting Picture Files Columns Create Columns Add Column Headings Add a Text box inside a Column Mail Merge Mail Merge Process Mailing Labels Working with Mail Merge Tools demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, columns, using pictures and images within a document, and using mail merge tools.

5 Sections Sections Paragraphs Insert a Section Break Headers and Footers MS Word Advanced SAQA Unit standards , L3, 7 credits , L4, 4 credits Review Documents Comments Track Changes Styles Creating Styles Applying Styles Update an Existing Style References Table of Contents Footnotes/Endnotes Bookmarks Links Outlines Outline Options demonstrate the ability to edit a document with advanced functions. The candidate shall be able to change the layout of the document, create a table of contents add footnotes and endnotes. He or she shall also be able to create and modify tables and work with images. The candidate shall also be able to record a macro and prepare outputs.

6 Using the Application Open, Save and Close Documents Adjust Settings MS Excel Basic SAQA Unit standards: , L2, 4 credits Basic Operations Insert and Edit Data Select Cells Rows and Columns Duplicate, Move and Delete Search and Replace Formulas and Functions Generate Arithmetic Formulas Built-In Functions Formatting Apply attributes Fonts & Sizes Colour Alignment Borders and Patterns Prepare Outputs Worksheet Setup Preparation & Printing understand the concept of spreadsheets and will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a computer. The candidate shall understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of limited scope ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to generate and apply standard mathematical using standard formulas.

7 Using the Application Adjust Settings Sort Data MS Excel Intermediate SAQA Unit standards: , L3, 6 credits , L3, 3 credits Worksheets Move Worksheets Duplicate Worksheets Insert and Delete Worksheets Hide and Unhide Worksheets Multiple Worksheets Formulas and Functions Generate Arithmetic Formulas Built-In Functions Cell Referencing Formatting with Dialog Box Apply attributes Fonts & Sizes Colour Alignment Borders and Patterns Conditional Formatting What is Conditional Formatting? Delete a Condition Apply Conditional Formatting Display of Spreadsheet Data Splitting the Screen Hiding Columns Comments understand the concept of spreadsheets and will be able to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a computer. The candidate shall understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of limited scope ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to generate and apply standard mathematical and logical formulas using standard formulas and functions. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in conditional formatting and display of data.

8 MS Excel Advanced SAQA Unit standards: , L4, 3 credits , L4, 3 credits Charts Create a Chart Move and copy Charts Modify Charts Chart Sheet Objects Working with Clip Art Manipulate Objects Auto Shapes Import Files Data Handling Querying/Filtering Link Files Consolidate Data Analysis Pivot Table/Dynamic Crosstabs operate effectively at more than a basic level of competence and be able to edit and enhance numeric, text and graphical data and to query and link data. The candidate shall be able to carry out advanced formatting and presentation operations on charts and graphs. The candidate shall be able to analyse data, link and consolidate data. The candidate shall be able to record and run simple macros.

9 Using the Application First Steps with Presentation Tools Open and Close Existing Presentations Run Slide Show Adjust settings Change Display Modes Viewing Options Print Options MS PowerPoint Basic SAQA Unit standards: , L1, 3 credits , L2, 5 credits Developing a Presentation Create and Modify New Slides Create and Modify a Presentation Document Saving and Exchange Work with the Outline Rearrange Slides / Topics Work with multiple presentations Move, Duplicate and Delete Objects Select Objects / Slides Move / Duplicate Objects / Slides Text Formatting Format Text Modify Text Boxes demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and move text within the presentation and between presentations.

10 Graphs/Charts Create a Graph Create an Organisational Chart Use charts/graphs to enhance presentation MS PowerPoint Intermediate SAQA Unit standards: , L3, 3 credits , L3, 5 credits Pictures, Objects and Images Insert a Picture from an Image Library Draw Objects Import Images Manipulate objects Master Slides, Footers and Templates Use a Master Slide Custom Background Using Design Templates Slide Show Effects Pre-set Animations Transitions Sounds Customising and controlling a Slide Show Deliver a Presentation demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and move text, pictures, images and charts within the presentation and between presentations. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to accomplish common operations with images, charts and drawn objects and to use various slide show effects.

11 Using the Application Database Concepts Open a Database First Steps with Databases Open, Close Databases MS Access Basic SAQA Unit Standards , L3, 3 credits Database Table Open, Close and Delete Tables Add, Delete Records Adjust Settings Retrieve Information Sort Data Search Data Create a Database & Table Create Database File Define Keys Forms Working with Forms Reports Working with Reports On completion of this hands-on course the candidate will understand some of the main concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to open a database and to retrieve and manipulate information from a database by using sort and search tools available in the package.

12 Create a Database / Table Design, Create a Database File Modify a Table Forms Create, Open and Delete Forms Modify Form Layout Change Attributes MS Access Intermediate SAQA Unit Standards , L3, 3 credits Retrieve Information Filter a Record / Data Create, Modify Queries Compound Queries Reports Create, Open and Delete Reports Modify Report Layout Outputs Prepare to Print Print Options On completion of this hands-on course the candidate will understand some of the main concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports, and prepare outputs ready for distribution. The candidate shall be able to relate tables and to retrieve and manipulate information from a database by using query and sort tools available in the package.

13 Table Design Convert Field Types Change Field Size Apply Custom Display Formats Create a Lookup Field Create an Input Mask Assign a Caption MS Access Advanced Query Design Action Queries Query Formulas Create Calculated Fields Use Functions in a Query Crosstab Queries Parameter Queries Form Design Customise a Form Advanced Form Features Controls Report Design Customize the Report Add a Calculated Control Create Running Summaries Import Data Import External Data Import Spreadsheet Data On completion of this hands-on course the candidate will understand some of the advanced concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to import data and design tables, queries, forms and reports with advanced functions. The candidate shall be able to create and run macros in forms and reports.

14 1 Day Internet Concept/terms How the WEB works Accessing the Internet How Browsers work Explorer Screen Internet Explorer SAQA Unit standards , L2, 4 credits , L4, 3 credits Web Navigation Access a Web Page Revisit a Web Page Backward & Forward function Web Searching Use Search Engines Searching the Net Save information Printing an article Bookmarks Favourites Organise Bookmarks understand some concepts and terms associated with using the Internet, and to appreciate some of the security considerations. The candidate shall be able to accomplish common Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools. He or she shall be able to bookmark Web sites, and to print Web pages and search reports. The candidate shall be able to navigate within and complete Web-based forms.

15 1 Day Electronic Mail Concepts/Terms Navigate with Outlook Outlook Shortcuts MS Outlook Basic SAQA Unit standards , L2, 2 credits , L2, 2 credits Messaging Send a Message Read a Message Reply to a Message Forward a Message Attachments Mail Management Techniques Settings Use Address Book Message Management Organise Messages Calendar Different views Appointments Events Meetings On completion of this hands-on course the candidate will understand some of the concepts of electronic mail ( ), together with having an appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using e- mail. The candidate shall also demonstrate the ability to use software to send and receive messages, and to attach files to mail messages. The candidate shall be able to organize and manage message folders/ directories within software.

16 1 Day Settings Tracking mails Automated reply Address Books Creating Contacts and lists Using Contacts MS Outlook Intermediate SAQA Unit standards , L2, 2 credits Rules Create Rules Create Advanced Rules Calendar Appointments Events Notes Tasks Meetings On completion of this hands-on course the candidate will understand some of the concepts of electronic mail ( ), together with having an appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using e- mail. The candidate shall also demonstrate the ability to set up contact and contact lists. The candidate shall be able to use the calendar by creating appointments,.events and meetings.

17 5 Days MS Office Suite Basic SAQA Unit standards , L1, 4 credits , L2, 4 credits , L1, 3 credits MS Word Open, Save and Close Documents Page View Modes Insert & Edit Data Move, Duplicate and Delete Data Search and Replace Data Text & Paragraph Formatting Paragraph Formatting Clip Arts Spell-Check a Document Grammar Tool MS Excel Open, Save and Close Documents Insert & Edit Data Move, Duplicate and Delete Data Search and Replace Data Formatting Functions Worksheet Setup MS PowerPoint Open, Save and Close Presentations Run Slide Show Display Modes Create and Modify New Slides Create and Modify Presentations Move, Duplicate and Delete Slides Text Formatting demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small sized word processing documents ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to duplicate and move text within and between documents..

18 3 Days MS Project Basics Launch MS Project Components of MS Project Window Create a new Project Enter Project Information Save and Close a Project Set Project Options Create a Project Calendar MS Project Tasks Enter Tasks Edit Tasks Rearrange Tasks Add Project Summary Task Outline Tasks Display WBS Codes Add Recurring Tasks Link & Schedule Task Relationships Link Tasks Lead and Lag Times Split Tasks Set Task Constraints Resources & Costs Use Resources Create Resources Assign Resources to Tasks Remove a Resource Assignment MS Project Views View the Project Information Gantt Chart View Split the Project Window Reports User Spell Checker Project Reporting Print a Project View