ICT Advanced
About This Course
This course is for people who already have a basic understanding of how computers work and the basic functionalities of computers.
Learning Objectives
Basic Hardware component of a computer
Computer Software
Introduction to Windows
Internet and Email Application
Word Processing
Spread sheet - Excel
Presentation - Power point & Computer Networks
Target Audience
- People with basic information an knowledge on Computers
Curriculum
39 Lessons60h
Topic 1: OVERVIEW OF COMPUTERS
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
i. Explain the evolution of computing technology and the technological advancement in computer
architecture to current technologies
ii. Explain the characteristics of computers and how they are different from humans.
iii. Explain the different types of computers categorized based on size, price and capabilities
iv. Explain the fundamental difference between computer hardware and software
Lesson One: Overview of Computers00:00
Lesson Two: History of Computers00:00
Lesson Three: Characteristics of Computers00:00
Lesson Four: Components of a Computer00:00
Lesson Five: Summary: Definition of terms00:00
Topic 2: BASIC HARDWARE UNITS OF A COMPUTER
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Explain the different hardware units of a computer system such as input, output, Central processing unit (CPU), main memory and secondary storage
• Explain how the different units of a computer interact witch each other to give the user output
• Explain how information is stored in a computer
• Explain the different storage units of a computer such as byte, Kilobyte, megabyte, Gigabyte and Terabyte
Topic 3: COMPUTER SOFTWARE
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Explain computer software and the classification of computer software
• Explain system software and the different software in that category and their application and importance in computing
• Explain application software and the different software in that category such general purpose and special purpose software
• Explain Ready made software vs tailor made software
Topic 4: WINDOWS BASICS
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Explain the process of booting a computer
• Start a computer system and log on to windows operating system
• Start a program using the all programs menu#
• Turn off and restart a computer
• Retrieve files, create a folder and a shortcut to a program
Topic 5: Internet and E-mail
Topic 6: WORD PROCESSING
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Explain the different word processing terms
• Creating new documents and open existing ones
• Type and edit text
• Use Save and Save As
• Perform spelling and grammar check after typing a document
• Apply formatting to text and page
• Print preview a document and print it
• Follow the mail Merging wizard to mail merge a document
Topic 7: Spreadsheets
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Explain the different Spreadsheet terms
• Create a new spreadsheet and open an existing one
• Input text, numbers and simple formulae
• Employ simple functions such as SUM, AVERAGE
• Create and modify charts/graphs to illustrate data
Topic 8: ENTERING DATA
Topic 9: PRESENTATION GRAPHICS
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Prepare a presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Use pictures and objects
• Use animation in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Create organization charts using the Microsoft PowerPoint tools
• Create graphs using the Microsoft PowerPoint tools
Topic 10: COMPUTERS NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
At the end of the chapter the learner shall be able to;
• Explain the hardware and Requirements for connecting to the Internet.
• Explain the features of common Internet services.
• Explain the e-mail terms
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the internet
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