Basic Computer Training Curriculum
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Objective: Provide participants with essential computer skills for personal, academic, and
professional use. This training is designed for beginners with little or no prior computer
knowledge.
Weekly Plan
Week 1: Introduction to Computers
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Computers: Definition, Importance, and Applications
- Types of Computers (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Servers)
- Basic Computer Components:
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Memory (RAM, Storage: HDD/SSD)
- Input & Output Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Printer)
- Understanding Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Powering On & Off the Computer Properly
Practice:
- Identifying and assembling basic computer components
- Turning on and navigating a computer
- Understanding desktop elements (taskbar, icons, file explorer)
Week 2: Basic Software and File Management
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Software (System Software vs. Application Software)
- Using the Windows or macOS Interface
- Working with Files and Folders:
- Creating, Renaming, Moving, and Deleting Files
- File Extensions and Types (Documents, Images, Videos)
- Installing and Uninstalling Software
- Using USB Drives and External Storage Devices
Practice:
- Creating and organizing folders
- Copying and moving files between locations
- Installing a simple software application
Week 3: Microsoft Office & Productivity Tools
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Word: Creating, Editing, and Formatting Documents
- Microsoft Excel: Basic Spreadsheets, Data Entry, Simple Formulas
- Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating Presentations, Adding Text & Images
- Printing and Scanning Documents
- Basic Internet Skills (Introduction to Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
Practice:
- Creating a simple Word document with text formatting
- Entering data in an Excel spreadsheet and using basic formulas
- Designing a PowerPoint slide and presenting it
Week 4: Internet, Email, and Cybersecurity
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to the Internet & Web Browsing
- Using Search Engines (Google, Bing)
- Setting Up and Managing Email Accounts (Gmail, Outlook)
- Sending and Receiving Emails with Attachments
- Introduction to Online Safety & Cybersecurity:
- Strong Passwords and Online Privacy
- Avoiding Scams and Phishing Attacks
Practice:
- Searching for information on the web
- Creating and sending an email with an attachment
- Recognizing safe and unsafe websites
Training Schedule
Session Frequency: 3 days per week
Session Duration: 3 hours per session
By the end of the training, participants will be comfortable using computers for personal,
academic, and professional tasks, making them confident in handling everyday digital
operations.