This introductory course will teach you everything you need to know about your computer. With step by step exercises to help guide you through the course, you will learn the basics such as the components of a computer system, computer software and hardware, peripherals, managing files using Windows Explorer through to how to manage and protect data in a personal computer system.

There are 7 lessons in this course:

1. What is a Computer? Peripheral Devices, Setting up a Computer
2. They System Unit, Memory, Permanent Storage Devices, The Computing Process
3. System Software, Using Windows, Application Software
4. Managing Files
5. Computer Maintenance
6. Common Threats to Data, Data Protection Measures, Ethical Issues
7. Environment and Ergonomics

• Define what a computer is and what it does
• Identify some of the main parts of a computer
• Identify and describe the purpose of common system unit hardware
• Describe the purpose of both temporary and permanent memory
• Distinguish between hardware and software
• Describe the purpose of operating/system software
• Identify parts of the Windows Desktop
• Search for files and folders
• Create shortcut icons on the desktop
• Backup and recover data
• Identify common threats to computer data
• Apply measures to secure and protect computer data and computer systems
• Describe appropriate office conditions for computers and operators
• Identify and describe the use of computer hardware and equipment designed to address ergonomic issues