# **One-Month Basic Computer Skills Course (Beginner Level)**
**Course Duration:** 4 Weeks (1 Month)
**Training Days:** Monday–Friday
**Daily Time:** 2 Hours (40 Hours Total)
## **Course Objective**
By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:
* Understand computer fundamentals.
* Operate a computer confidently.
* Create professional documents using Microsoft Word.
* Work with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
* Create presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Use the internet and email safely.
* Understand basic cybersecurity and file management.
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# **Week 1: Computer Fundamentals**
### Day 1
* Introduction to Computers
* Types of Computers
* Hardware vs Software
* Input and Output Devices
### Day 2
* Computer Parts
* CPU
* RAM
* Hard Disk/SSD
* Monitor
* Keyboard
* Mouse
* Printer
### Day 3
* Starting and Shutting Down Windows
* Desktop
* Icons
* Taskbar
* Start Menu
### Day 4
* Mouse Practice
* Keyboard Practice
* Typing Exercises
* Shortcut Keys
### Day 5
* File Management
* Creating Folders
* Saving Files
* Copy, Cut, Paste
* Rename
* Delete
* USB Flash Drive
**Practical:** Organize personal files and folders.
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# **Week 2: Microsoft Word**
### Day 6
* Introduction to Microsoft Word
* Ribbon
* Toolbar
* Creating Documents
### Day 7
* Formatting Text
* Font
* Size
* Color
* Bold
* Italic
* Underline
### Day 8
* Paragraph Formatting
* Alignment
* Line Spacing
* Bullets
* Numbering
### Day 9
* Tables
* Pictures
* Shapes
* SmartArt
### Day 10
* Page Layout
* Margins
* Headers
* Footers
* Page Numbers
* Printing Documents
**Practical:** Create a professional CV and application letter.
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# **Week 3: Microsoft Excel**
### Day 11
* Excel Interface
* Rows
* Columns
* Worksheets
### Day 12
* Data Entry
* Formatting Cells
* Tables
### Day 13
* Basic Formulas
* SUM
* AVERAGE
* MAX
* MIN
* COUNT
### Day 14
* Charts
* Bar Chart
* Pie Chart
* Column Chart
### Day 15
* Sorting
* Filtering
* Printing Worksheets
**Practical:** Prepare a student mark sheet.
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# **Week 4: PowerPoint, Internet & Email**
### Day 16
* Introduction to PowerPoint
### Day 17
* Slide Design
* Themes
* Pictures
* Animations
* Transitions
### Day 18
* Internet Basics
* Browsers
* Search Engines
* Google Search
### Day 19
* Email
* Gmail Account
* Sending Emails
* Attachments
* Google Drive
### Day 20
* Computer Security
* Password Safety
* Viruses
* Antivirus
* Online Safety
**Final Practical Project**
* Create a CV in Microsoft Word.
* Prepare a budget in Microsoft Excel.
* Design a 5-slide presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint.
* Send the files by email as attachments.
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# **Assessment**
| Activity | Weight |
| ----------------------- | -------: |
| Attendance | 10% |
| Class Exercises | 20% |
| Practical Assignments | 30% |
| Final Practical Project | 40% |
| **Total** | **100%** |
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# **Required Resources**
* Desktop or Laptop Computer
* Windows 10/11
* Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Internet Connection
* USB Flash Drive
* Projector (optional)
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# **Certificate Requirements**
Participants who:
* Attend at least **80%** of the classes,
* Complete all practical assignments, and
* Score **50% or above** in the final assessment,
will receive a **Certificate of Completion in Basic Computer Skills**.
This curriculum is suitable for beginners, students, job seekers, office staff, and anyone with little or no
previous computer experience.