Computer Training for Beginners
Essential Computer Basics for Digital Literacy, Group Training or One on One Sessions
Computer Training for Beginners
Duration
Our Basic Computer courses can be run as half day or full day workshops
Prerequisites
Participants should be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard.
Quick Glance
- Learn how to use File Explorer
- Organise files and folders
- Use basic programs
- Save documents and understand the Cloud
- Print out and email files
Computer Training for Beginners
Our basic computer training package is suitable for beginners or who want to learn how to quickly get up to speed with navigating Windows and understanding basic programs, file management and the Cloud. The course can be further customised to focus on topics of your choosing. Group training and one on one training available.
Windows
- Turning on/shutting down
- Navigate Windows
- Create shortcuts
- Start a program
- Managing programs
- Understand menus
File Explorer
- Create folders
- Save files to folders
- Rename a file
- Delete a file
- Move or copy files
- Working in the Cloud
General Skills
- Use basic formatting tools
- Save and print
- Save as PDF
- Cut, copy and paste
- Undo changes
- Spell check
- Setup a page layout
Create a Basic Word Document
- Creating a new document
- Formatting a document
- Basic formats including bullets and numbering
Create a Basic Excel Spreadsheet
- Create a new spreadsheet
- Format a spreadsheet
- Use AutoSUM
- Work with columns and rows Insert and Delete
Outlook, Teams and Internet
- Composing and sending emails
- Email attachments
- * Email links
- Working with the calendar
- Scheduling appointments and meeting
- Joining a Teams meeting
- Creating a new Teams meeting
Microsoft 365 Cloud*
- Storing files in the cloud
- Links vs attachments
- Collaborating with colleagues
- Video calls with Teams
NOTE: this topic is available if using OneDrive for Cloud storage
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Course Inclusions
What’s Included
Free Skills Assessment
Identify your current skill level before training begins.
Comprehensive Course Materials
Digital handouts and quick-reference guides for ongoing support.
Expert-Led Training
Delivered by experienced qualified trainers with real-world corporate expertise.
Contextualised Content
Training can be tailored to your organisation’s needs and skill levels.
Hands-On
Practical activities to reinforce learning and build confidence.
Certificate of Completion
Recognising your achievement and new skills.
Onsite Training
Roving Trainers
Virtual Training
Training Roll-outs
FAQS
What topics are typically covered in a basic computer user course?
We cover the basics of navigating the Windows interface, managing files and folders, saving and printing and working in everyday applications including Word and Excel.
Do you offer Computer beginner courses with one-on-one tutoring options
Yes, in fact most of our clients choose one-on-one at this level as they find they can learn much quicker than being in a large class and ask as many questions as they need to without feeling overwhelmed.
Do you offer Beginner computer training focusing on Microsoft Office basics
Absolutely. If you book a one-on-one training session you can cover exactly what you need.
How long are the training sessions?
We offer flexible scheduling options: Our standard basic computer course outline is half a day however we can deliver bit sized sessions online too.
How much do private computer tutors charge in Australia?
It really depends on the topics you want to learn. Also, if you are funding the training yourself, ask if there are any discounts available.
What types of things do users learn in a basic computer lesson?
The types of questions we commonly get asked are:
Emails
“how to send an email”
“how to attach a file to an email”
“how to create a gmail account”
Files
“how to save a document”
“where did my download go”
“how to find files on my computer”
Basic actions
“how to copy and paste”
“how to take a screenshot”
“how to print from computer”
Who delivers the training?
All basic computer sessions are taught by professional Microsoft trainers with hands-on industry experience and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
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