Computer Basics

Computer Basics for Job Searchers

Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description
This 1 day class is primarily for the displaced worker needing basic computer skills to function in today’s PC driven environment and PC skills used for job searches and application.

Course Objective:
You will investigate strategies to help you clearly define your problem, determine and present your solution, and monitor the results.

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

After completing this course the student should be able to:

Understand basic PC functions and navigation
Create a Word document
Search the internet
Establish an email

Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Content

Introduction to Computers:

Common Computer Components and Terminology
Starting the Computer and logging on
Using the Mouse; Left Click, right click, double click, drag and drop
Manipulate Open Windows

Using Microsoft Word

Basic Navigation
Create a new document from scratch (Write a short letter)
Save a document (Save and Save as)
Creating a Resume Using a Template
Edit an existing document

Using the Internet

Launching the Internet
Navigating to a specific Website
Set up an Email Account

Log on to your email
Send an email
Check for new email
Reply to and forward email
Attach a file to an email
Copy and Paste information into an email

Using Internet Search Engines
Using Job Search Engines

Search for jobs
Apply for a job online