WORKING WITH PC’S

HOW DOES A PC BENEFIT YOU?

Course Length: 1 half-day session

Who should attend: If you are new to a computer, or would like a better understanding of how a computer works, this course is for you.

Suggested Background: Absolutely no experience necessary

If you are just learning how to use personal computers to improve your productivity, this course will get you started on the right foot. You will gain a solid understanding of basic computer concepts, operations, and the components of a personal computer system. In order to become familiar with the different ways you can use your computer, you will get hands on experience with software for word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and database.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the Hardware Components of a PC System

Understand how information gets into a computer

How to use the keyboard and mouse

Identify different types of printers and monitors

Understand why software is necessary

Understand the Difference between Memory and File Storage

Identify RAM and its characteristics

Compare floppy drive and hard disks

Differentiate between program files and data files

Clear data from RAM

Save data on a disk, using a software program

Retrieve data from the disk, using a software program

Work with Popular Software Programs

Identify the Disk Operating System and its functions

Use a word processor

Use a spreadsheet

View a business graph

Control a database