Introduction to Computers

Course Times

1/2 Days

Course Content

Healthy Computing

• Office ergonomics
• Performing a computer risk assessment
• Good posture and working environment
• Rests and exercises

Working with Windows 11

• Overview of Windows 11 basic features
• Use the Start Menu and Taskbar
• Searching features

File Management

• Data storage on your computer
• Working with Windows Explorer
• Working with folders and files
• OneDrive for Business
• Files and folders in OneDrive

Getting Started with Word

• Overview of the Word environment
• Creating a new blank document
• Working with text and spell check
• Save and print a document

Getting Started with Excel

• Introduction to the Excel environment
• Creating a new blank workbook
• Entering text, numbers, and create a simple formula
• Create a basic chart
• Save and print a worksheet

Getting Started with Outlook

• Overview of the Outlook environment
• Compose an email message
• Sending, receiving, replying, and deleting emails

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand healthy computing
• Work effectively within Windows 11.
• Know how to organise files and folders for effective file management.
• Create and save documents in Word and Excel
• Know how to send and receive emails in Outlook.

No prerequisites apply for this course.

“Good background and clear explanations” Dorothea from  Royal Perth Hospital

“The best feature of this course was being able to ask questions, to help clarify the gaps in my knowledge. Our trainer understood that we all had different backgrounds but was able to give us strategies that we could all use to solve problems ourselves” Judith from Quadriplegic Centre

“After my course, I feel more confident and ready to try things out. I also feel better equipped to explore” Jackie

“I feel confident in applying my new skills. An excellent course and very friendly environment” Don from Public Transport Authority

“The best feature of this course was the trainer’s detailed explanations” Stanley from Rio Tinto

“This training was made simple by slowly going through different computer stages using illustration and trainer assistance. Thoroughly enjoyable” Victor from City of Kwinana