Basic Computer Courses for Beginners

Computer Courses for Beginners Sydney & Parramatta

Basic Computer Courses are a flexible way to learn what you need. We offer one on one courses over short periods to cover the essentials, group and classroom courses. Our trainers will give you the skills to learn and perform common day to day tasks. This course is for you if: you feel comfortable with a mouse and keyboard but are struggling to navigate common programs and want to learn the basics and a few tips and tricks. Contact us if you want to discuss prerequisites.

Course Outline

Using Windows

• General Windows 10 navigation

Working with Programs

• Add shortcuts to programs for ease of access
• Simple file management with File Explorer
• Saving files and working with folders

Word Processing

• Creating basic documents in Microsoft Word
• Formatting and changing the appearance of a document
• Adding an object such as a table or a picture
• Creating a simple footer containing page numbers
• Spell checking your document
• Making and saving changes to your document

Spreadsheets

• Creating basic spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
• Basic formulas
• Formatting
• Making and saving changes to your workbook
• Printing and page setup

Printing

• Print preview and print settings

Basic Email & Internet

• Sending a Word or Excel document to an email recipient
• Flagging emails
• Replying and Forwarding
• Attachments
• Managing the Inbox

Accessing the Internet

• Going to a specific website and bookmarking
• Searching