Basic ICT (Starting with Computer –Taster)
Starting with computers (taster)
This course gives you an introduction to the keyboard and mouse. It shows you how they can be used to input information, move around the computer and select programmes.
What will I learn?
When you finish this course you should be able to:
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Enter text using a keyboard
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Enter numbers using a keyboard
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Correct typing mistakes
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Know how to hold a mouse correctly
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Navigate the computer with a mouse
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Select icons using the mouse
Benefits
This course will be of use to anyone interested in learning how to use a computer.
What should I already know?
You don’t need any previous knowledge of using a computer to follow this course. If you have some experience of using the keyboard and mouse, you could register with myguide and access the ‘Online basics’ course.
How long does it take?
This course takes about 20 minutes to complete.
What’s involved?
This is an online course. The content is presented in text and audio with opportunities to practice the skills you learn. You can complete this course in a UK online centre with staff on hand to get you started and help you from start to finish.
Course
Starting with computers (taster)
Description
This course will show you how to enter and correct text with the keyboard and how to move around the computer and make selections with the mouse.
Level
Starting
Duration
Around 20 minutes