Module 1: Getting started
- Identify hardware, software, and operating systems
- Switch on, login and explain possible password constraints
- Identify important keys on the keyboard
- Use and configure the mouse
- Be able to identify different mouse pointers
Module 2: Working in a Windows environment
- Identify the Start menu, Desktop, and taskbar
- Customise the Start menu and taskbar
- Understand common icons and buttons
- Use Minimize, Maximize and Restore Down commands
- Resize application windows
- Arrange and switch between applications
Module 3: Managing files with File Explorer
- Understand the File Explorer interface
- Describe the difference between local, network and Cloud storage
- Navigate through folders
- Create, rename, and delete folders
- Copy and move files between folders and drives
- Work with a USB sticks/drives
- Extract .zip files
Module 4: Common Microsoft 365 elements
- Understand the common screen elements in Windows applications
- Open, save and close files
- Understand the difference between the Save and Save As commands
- Understand the basics of working with documents and workbooks
Module 5: Working with Word and Excel essentials
- Create and format a simple Word document
- Use Word’s proofing tools and Print Preview
- Create a simple Excel spreadsheet
- Use Excel’s AutoSum feature
Module 6: Working with Outlook essentials
- Send an email
- Respond to and forward emails
- Delete unwanted emails
- Create a folder to organise your mail
- Work with attachments
Appendices (time permitting)
- Browsing the internet
- OneDrive essentials
- Simple troubleshooting and options
