• Anyone who wishes to become fully competent in the use of a computer and common applications.

• Users who need to be certified for ICT skills, whatever their role is in society this certification is suitable for them.

• Provide springboard to improved job and study prospects.

• Provide international recognized qualification.

• Increase essential IT skills levels and confidence at work.

• Provide a platform from which to move on to higher level of IT education.

• Make a better use of IT resources and provides a return on IT investment.

The course is comprised of several modules, which includes-

- Computer essentials

- Proficiency in MS word

- Online essentials

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Proficiency in MS excel

- Proficiency in MS access

- Online collaboration

1. Computer essentials

• Gives the trainee an overall overview of how to interact with computers as a whole and understand interface. Using computers in the workplace is now a common occurrence. Knowing how to manage computers, devices, and data securely and effectively is a valuable skill for workers.

• Understand the key concepts relating to ict, computers, devices, and software

• Identify the different settings and options of an operating system and use the built-in help

• Recognize good practice in file management and be able to organize files and folders efficiently

• Understand network concepts and connection options and be able to connect to a network

• Recognize considerations relating to green it, accessibility, and user health

2. Proficiency in MS word

• Understand the key concepts of word processing

• Identify the different file formats and how to save them

• Recognize good practice applying formatting options

• Understand the different elements, objects, and data that can be added to a document

• Know how to finalize a document and prepare it for printing

• Prepare and create documents using mail merge

3. Microsoft PowerPoint

• Understand the key concepts of using presentation software

• Identify the options available in built- in layouts, designs, and themes

• Recognize good practice in formatting text and tables

• Know how to add charts, pictures, and drawn objects to enhance presentations

• Prepare a presentation to be used for presenting or printing

4. Online essentials

• Understand web browsing and online security concepts

• Use the web browser and manage browser settings, bookmarks, and web outputs

• Search effectively for online information and critically evaluate web content

• Understand key copyright and data protection issues

• Understand concepts of online communities, communications and email

• Send, receive e-mails and manage email settings

• Organize and search emails and use calendars

5. Proficiency in MS excel

• Understand the key concepts of spreadsheets

• Use available help resources and shortcuts to enhance productivity

• Recognize good practice in inserting, editing, and deleting data

• Apply a range of mathematical and logical formulas and functions

• Know how to communicate information using charts and graphs

6. Proficiency in MS access

• Understand what a database is and how it is organized

• Create a simple database and view the database content in various modes

• Create a table, define and modify fields, and create relationships between tables

• Enter and edit data in a table

• Use filters and queries to retrieve specific information from a database

• Create a form to enter, modify, and delete records and data in records

• Create routine reports and prepare outputs ready for print or electronic distribution

7. Online collaboration

• Understand the key concepts of online and mobile collaboration

• Recognize good practice in cloud computing and how this facilitates collaboration

• Identify tools supporting online collaboration, such as productivity applications, social media, calendars, meetings, and learning environments

• Know how to register, set up, and delete user accounts for collaborative tools

• Understand how collaboration works on mobile devices such as tablet and smartphones