Donate for a Cause; an NGO dedicated to underprivileged women of Gilgit-Baltistan

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Staring of Computer Courses

We have recently plan to start a Computer Centre where training for short courses and a Diploma Courses would be given to poor and need women (boys/girls) and matric drop out students of the area. The elders and community members were pursuing us and insisting being their essential demand.  We put up the case to USAID for this purpose and hopefully some fruitful result would come shortly. Description of  Diploma and Short courses is given as under:-


D I P L O M A    C O U R S E

Basic Computer Training (Amina Computer Training Centre Skardu)

This program is being offered to housebound women, drop out girls etc. The main purpose of these course is to teach them how to use computer and how it works, e-mail, navigate the internet, and what is search engine and how to search through Google search.

Goals of the course:-

Help participants become familiar with basic computer concept such as;

·         Turning the computer on and off,
·         how to use the keyboard,
·         handling the mouse, and
·         Leaning the components of a computer.
·         Provide an opportunity to ask questions regarding computer basics.
·         Learn techniques on how to open, compose, send and delete e-mail.

Course Duration and Fee:

Duration of these courses will be 3 months for certificate courses and 6 months for Diploma course.

Award of Certificates/Diplomas recognized by a government Institute:

Efforts are in hand to affiliate our Centre with Provincial Government or Federal Government Institute for issuance of certificate / diploma to successful completion of 3 and six months course. The certificate issued by the Centre will be accepted for appointment in the Government Department or in private sector.

Grading
Pass 40 - 64%
Merit 65 - 79%
Distinction 80 - 100%


MODULES:


Computer Training Module-1
Understanding the Personal Computer

·         Terminology
·         A Short History of Computing
·         Software Evolution
·         Installing a New Computer
·         Hardware Components
·         The Function of the CPU
·         Memory
·         Input Devices
·         Output Devices
·         Storage Devices and Options
·         Overview of Operating Systems
·         The Internet and Online Services
·         Troubleshooting PC Problems and Errors
Computer Training Module-2
Instruction to  Windows XP /Windows-7

·         Windows Operating System
·         Desktop, Icons and Start Menu
·         Hardware
·         Opening and Closing Windows
·         Using Tags
·         Taskbar and Task Manager
·         Changing Views and Scrolling
·         Using Shake, Snap and Peek Features
·         Creating, Organizing, Moving and Copying Folders
·         Creating Shortcuts
·         Desktop Options Menu
·         Windows Gadget
·         Using the Clipboard
·         Formatting CDSs and DVS
·         Keyboard Shortcuts
·         WordPad, Notepad
·         Installing Software
·         Searching from the Start Menu
·         Finding and Restoring Deleted Files
·         Windows Help
·         Installing Printer and Setting Preferences
·         Internet Explorer
·         Keeping Your System Healthy
·         Windows 7 Tools
·         Using Accounts

Computer Training Module-3
Microsoft Office System 2010 – Part -I

·         Microsoft Windows XP & 7
·         Using the Start Menu
·         Accessing Help and Support
·         Working with Files and Folders
·         Working with Microsoft Word
·         Creating a Document
·         Saving, Printing and closing a Document Navigating and Searching
·         Editing and Formatting Text
·         Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists
·         Setting and Modifying Tabs
·         Page Layout
·         Creating, Formatting and Modifying Tables
·         Inserting and Formatting Pictures, Shapes and Clip Art
·         Backgrounds, Headers and Footers
·         Applying References and Hyperlinks
·         Advanced Features

Computer Training Module-4
Microsoft Office System 2010 – Part -II
·         Working in Excel
·         Working with an Excel Workbook
·         Using Backstage View
·         Accessing and Using Excel Templates
·         Entering and Editing Data in a Worksheet
·         Using Data Types
·         Saving the Workbook
·         Inserting and Deleting Cells
·         Formatting Cells
·         Working with Rows and Columns
·         Modifying a Worksheet
·         Working with Multiple Worksheets
·         Finding,, Sorting and Filtering Data
·         Building Basic Formulas
·         Data Functions
·         Building, Formatting and Modifying Charts

Computer Training Module-5
Microsoft Office System 2010 –Part -III

·         Working in Power Points
·         Working with an Existing Presentation
·         Creating a New Presentation
·         Adding, Deleting and Organizing Slides
·         Formatting Characters, Paragraphs, Text Boxes and Lists
·         Proofing Tools
·         Working with Different Themes and Layouts
·         Adding Tables, Charts, and Smart Art Graphics to Slides
·         Delivering a Presentation
·         Working in Outlook
·         Creating, Sending and Responding to E-mail Messages
·         Formatting and Personalizing Messages
·         Working with Attachments
·         Working with Outlook Folders
·         Modifying Contacts and Contact Groups
·         Using Outlook Calendar


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