Basic Computer Skills Guide
A Beginner-Friendly Workbook
Introduction
This guide is designed for beginners who want to learn essential computer skills. It covers computer
basics, operating systems, internet usage, email, productivity tools, and online safety.
Chapter 1: Understanding Computers
What is a computer, hardware vs software, input and output devices, CPU, memory, storage.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 2: Using a Keyboard and Mouse
Mouse clicks, dragging, scrolling, keyboard layout, common shortcut keys.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 3: Operating System Basics
Desktop, taskbar, start menu, files, folders, opening and closing applications.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 4: File Management
Creating folders, saving files, copying, moving, renaming, deleting, and restoring files.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 5: Internet Basics
Web browsers, search engines, downloading files, bookmarks, tabs, and safe browsing.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 6: Email Essentials
Creating an email account, sending emails, attachments, replying, and email etiquette.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 7: Microsoft Word Basics
Creating documents, formatting text, inserting images, and saving documents.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 8: Spreadsheet Basics
Rows, columns, formulas, sorting data, and creating simple budgets.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 9: Presentation Basics
Creating slides, adding images, transitions, and presenting confidently.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Chapter 10: Cyber Safety
Strong passwords, phishing awareness, software updates, and protecting personal data.
Practice Exercise:
Write down what you learned and perform the related task on your computer.
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+C = Copy
Ctrl+V = Paste
Ctrl+X = Cut
Ctrl+Z = Undo
Ctrl+S = Save
Ctrl+A = Select All
Ctrl+P = Print
Final Assessment
1. Create a folder on your computer.
2. Write a document and save it.
3. Send an email with an attachment.
4. Search for information online safely.
5. Use at least five keyboard shortcuts.
Certificate of Completion
This certifies that __________________________ has successfully completed the Basic Computer
Skills Guide.