Computer Basics Training Program 6-Week Course Outline
COMPUTER BASICS
TRAINING PROGRAM
A Six-Week Course in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & CorelDraw
Duration 6 Weeks (1 session per week)
Session Length 2 – 3 hours
Audience Beginners with little to no computer experience
Software Covered Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CorelDraw
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Computer Basics Training Program 6-Week Course Outline
Program Overview
This six-week program introduces beginners to essential computer skills and four widely used software
applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and CorelDraw. Each session combines
short demonstrations with hands-on practice, building toward a final project that draws on multiple programs.
Course Goals
• Build confidence navigating a computer and its operating system
• Create, format, and print professional documents in Word
• Organize data and perform basic calculations in Excel
• Design and deliver a simple presentation in PowerPoint
• Understand the fundamentals of vector design in CorelDraw
Weekly Schedule at a Glance
Week Topic Focus
1 Computer Fundamentals & Intro to MS Word Core skills, navigation, first document
2 MS Word — Continued Formatting, layout, images, printing
3 Intro to MS Excel Spreadsheets, formulas, basic data entry
4 MS Excel — Continued Functions, charts, formatted reports
5 Intro to MS PowerPoint Slide design, media, presenting
6 Intro to CorelDraw & Wrap-Up Vector basics, final project, review
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Computer Basics Training Program 6-Week Course Outline
WEEK 1
Computer Fundamentals & Introduction to MS Word
Session Length: 2.5 – 3 hours
Learning Objectives
• Identify basic computer hardware and understand the desktop environment
• Operate a mouse and keyboard confidently
• Create, save, and organize files and folders
• Navigate the MS Word interface and format simple text
Part 1 — Computer Fundamentals (45 min)
• Parts of a computer: monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse
• Powering on/off; understanding the desktop, icons, and taskbar
• Mouse and keyboard skills: click, double-click, drag, right-click
• Opening, closing, resizing, and switching between windows
• Creating folders, saving files, and locating saved work
Part 2 — Introduction to MS Word (90 min)
• Opening Word and understanding the Ribbon and toolbar
• Typing, editing, and selecting text
• Formatting text: font, size, bold, italic, underline, alignment
• Saving and naming a document correctly
PRACTICE PROJECT
Type and format a one-page letter or personal bio.
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WEEK 2
MS Word — Continued
Session Length: 2 – 2.5 hours
Learning Objectives
• Apply lists, spacing, and page layout settings
• Insert images and tables into a document
• Use spell check and Find & Replace
• Print a finished document
Topics Covered
• Bullet points and numbered lists
• Page setup: margins, orientation, and spacing
• Inserting images and tables
• Spell check and Find & Replace
• Printing a document
PRACTICE PROJECT
Build a one-page resume or announcement flyer.
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Computer Basics Training Program 6-Week Course Outline
WEEK 3
Introduction to MS Excel
Session Length: 2 – 2.5 hours
Learning Objectives
• Understand the structure of a spreadsheet
• Enter, edit, and format data in cells
• Apply basic formulas to calculate totals and averages
• Sort data within a worksheet
Topics Covered
• What is a spreadsheet? Rows, columns, and cells
• Entering and editing data
• Basic formatting: column width, borders, cell color
• Simple formulas: SUM and AVERAGE
• Sorting data
PRACTICE PROJECT
Create a simple budget or attendance sheet.
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WEEK 4
MS Excel — Continued
Session Length: 2 – 2.5 hours
Learning Objectives
• Use auto-fill and copy formulas efficiently
• Apply COUNT, MAX, and MIN functions
• Build a simple chart from spreadsheet data
• Format and print a spreadsheet
Topics Covered
• Auto-fill and copying formulas
• Basic functions: COUNT, MAX, MIN
• Creating simple charts and graphs
• Formatting tables for readability
• Printing and exporting a spreadsheet
PRACTICE PROJECT
Build a household budget or small inventory tracker.
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Computer Basics Training Program 6-Week Course Outline
WEEK 5
Introduction to MS PowerPoint
Session Length: 2 – 2.5 hours
Learning Objectives
• Understand slide layouts and themes
• Add and format text, images, and shapes
• Apply transitions and simple animations
• Deliver a short presentation using Slide Show view
Topics Covered
• Understanding slides and layouts
• Adding text, images, and shapes
• Applying themes and slide design
• Using transitions and simple animations
• Presenting with Slide Show view
PRACTICE PROJECT
Create a 5-slide presentation about yourself or a hobby.
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Computer Basics Training Program 6-Week Course Outline
WEEK 6
Introduction to CorelDraw Basics & Program Wrap-Up
Session Length: 2.5 – 3 hours
Learning Objectives
• Navigate the CorelDraw interface
• Create and format basic shapes and text
• Apply fill and outline colors to a design
• Export a finished design file
Part 1 — CorelDraw Basics
• Overview of the interface: toolbox, property bar, color palette
• Basic shapes and drawing tools
• Adding and formatting text
• Using fill and outline colors
• Exporting a design (JPEG/PDF)
Part 2 — Wrap-Up (30 min)
• Review of all four programs
• Open Q&A and troubleshooting
• Certificate of completion (optional)
PRACTICE PROJECT
Design a simple flyer, logo, or greeting card.
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Materials Needed
• Computers or laptops with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CorelDraw installed
• Projector or screen for demonstrations
• Optional printed handouts or cheat sheets for each topic
• USB drives or a shared folder for saving practice files
Assessment
• A short practical task at the end of each session to check understanding
• A final project in Week 6 combining at least two programs (for example, a flyer designed in Word or
CorelDraw using data pulled from Excel)
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