Course Content:

Detailed Module-by-Module Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Computer

Goal: Build basic hardware/software familiarity and remove “tech fear” for entry-level students.

• • Introduction to Computer Systems:

    • Understanding Input devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner) and Output devices (Monitor, Printer).

    • What is Hardware vs. Software?

    • Understanding the CPU, RAM, and Storage (Hard Disk/SSD).

  • Operating System (OS) Basics (Windows):

    • Learning the Desktop interface, Taskbar, Start Menu, and System Tray.

    • Properly switching a computer ON and OFF (Shut down, Restart, Sleep).

    • Using external devices like Pen Drives, Card Readers, and Mobile Data Cables.

  • File & Folder Management (Crucial Office Skill):

    • Creating, renaming, copying, moving, and deleting files and folders.

    • Understanding file types (Documents, Images, Audio, Video, PDFs).

  • Basic Tools & Typing Mastery:

    • Working with built-in tools: Paint, Notepad, WordPad, and Calculator.

    • Daily dedicated typing practice to build baseline speed and finger positioning.

Module 2: MS Office Package (Word & Excel)

Goal: Master the two absolute pillars of daily office administration and paperwork.

Part A: MS Word (Documentation & Drafting)

• • Getting Started with Text:

    • Opening MS Word, creating new documents, and using templates.

    • Text formatting: Font styles, sizes, colors, bold, italic, underline.

    • Paragraph controls: Alignments (Left, Right, Center, Justify), line spacing, bullets, and numbering.

  • Page Setup & Layouts:

    • Setting margins, orientation (Portrait/Landscape), and page size (A4, Letter).

    • Adding Page Borders, Page Colors, and Watermarks.

  • Inserting Objects:

    • Creating and formatting Tables (Rows, Columns, Cell Merging for office data).

    • Adding shapes, clipart, pictures, and WordArt to documents.

  • Office Assignments & Projects:

    • Project 1: Drafting official leaves, notices, and simple business letters.

    • Project 2: Creating a professional bio-data / Resume.

Part B: MS Excel (Spreadsheets & Data Entry)

• • Introduction to Worksheets:

    • Understanding Rows, Columns, Cells, and Cell Addresses.

    • Entering different data types (Text, Numbers, Dates, Currency).

    • Adjusting row height, column width, and formatting cell borders/colors.

  • Basic Sorting & Editing:

    • Using AutoFill (Days, Months, Number series).

    • Sorting data alphabetically or numerically; basic data filtering.

  • Essential Formulas & Functions (Simplified):

    • Basic mathematical calculations (+, -, *, /).

    • Using essential formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN.

  • Office Assignments & Projects:

    • Project 1: Creating a clean Student Progress Report Card or Marks Spreadsheet.

    • Project 2: Designing a Monthly Cash Book / Household Budget Sheet.

Module 3: Internet & Digital Skills

Goal: Teach students how to safely search the web, manage communications, and print office files.

• • Web Browsing Foundations:

    • Using popular browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge).

    • How to search for information on Google effectively.

    • Downloading images, forms, syllabus copies, and PDF documents safely.

  • Email Communication:

    • Creating a personal/professional Gmail account.

    • How to compose an email, write clear subject lines, and use To, CC.

    • Attaching documents (Word files, Excel sheets, images) to emails.

    • Checking the Inbox, replying, forwarding, and managing Spam.

  • Daily Office Operations:

    • Connecting a printer, checking ink/paper levels, and printing documents from Word/Excel/Webpages.

    • Scanning documents using a digital scanner or mobile scanner apps.