About this course
Course contents
Section 1
Module 1: Understanding Computers & Digital Devices
- Lesson 1.1: What Is a Computer? How Digital Devices Process Informationlesson
- Lesson 1.2: Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones & Other Common Deviceslesson
- Lesson 1.3: Hardware vs. Software: Understanding the Differencelesson
- Lesson 1.4: Core Computer Components: CPU, RAM, Storage, Motherboard & Powerlesson
- Lesson 1.5: Input, Output & Peripheral Deviceslesson
- Lesson 1.6: Storage Types: HDD, SSD, USB, Memory Cards & Cloud Storagelesson
- Lesson 1.7: Understanding Basic Device Specifications When Buying a Computerlesson
Section 2
Module 2: Windows & Everyday Computer Use
- Lesson 2.1: Starting, Shutting Down, Restarting & Locking a Computer Safelylesson
- Lesson 2.2: Understanding the Desktop, Start Menu, Taskbar & System Traylesson
- Lesson 2.3: Using the Mouse, Touchpad, Keyboard & Essential Keyboard Shortcutslesson
- Lesson 2.4: Working with Windows: Open, Move, Resize, Minimize, Maximize & Switchlesson
- Lesson 2.5: Settings, Language, Date/Time, Display, Sound & Accessibilitylesson
- Lesson 2.6: Installing, Updating & Removing Applications Safelylesson
- Lesson 2.7: User Accounts, Lock Screens & Basic Personalizationlesson
Section 3
Module 3: Files, Folders & Digital Organization
- Lesson 3.1: Understanding Files, Folders, Drives & Common File Typeslesson
- Lesson 3.2: Creating, Naming & Organizing Folders Effectivelylesson
- Lesson 3.3: Copying, Moving, Renaming, Deleting & Restoring Fileslesson
- Lesson 3.4: Searching for Files & Using Recent Itemslesson
- Lesson 3.5: File Extensions, Default Apps & Opening the Right File Typelesson
- Lesson 3.6: Compressing & Extracting ZIP Fileslesson
- Lesson 3.7: Using USB Drives & External Storage Safelylesson
- Lesson 3.8: Good File-Naming, Versioning & Backup Habitslesson
Section 4
Module 4: Internet, Browsers & Effective Web Search
- Lesson 4.1: Internet vs. Web: How Online Connections Worklesson
- Lesson 4.2: Connecting to Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspots & Wired Networkslesson
- Lesson 4.3: Browser Basics: Tabs, History, Bookmarks, Downloads & Settingslesson
- Lesson 4.4: Understanding URLs, Domains, Links & Secure Websiteslesson
- Lesson 4.5: Searching the Web Effectively with Better Keywords & Filterslesson
- Lesson 4.6: Evaluating Online Information, Sources & Misinformationlesson
- Lesson 4.7: Uploading, Downloading & Completing Online Formslesson
Section 5
Module 5: Email, Calendars & Digital Communication
- Lesson 5.1: Understanding Email Addresses, Accounts & Inbox Structurelesson
- Lesson 5.2: Composing, Replying, Forwarding & Formatting Emaillesson
- Lesson 5.3: Attachments, Links, CC, BCC & Email Signatureslesson
- Lesson 5.4: Organizing Email with Search, Folders, Labels & Spam Controlslesson
- Lesson 5.5: Professional Email Etiquette & Clear Digital Communicationlesson
- Lesson 5.6: Calendar Basics: Events, Reminders, Invitations & Meetingslesson
- Lesson 5.7: Messaging & Video Calls: Safe and Professional Uselesson
Section 6
Module 6: Cloud Storage & Collaboration Basics
- Lesson 6.1: What Is the Cloud? Local Storage vs. Cloud Serviceslesson
- Lesson 6.2: Uploading, Downloading & Synchronizing Fileslesson
- Lesson 6.3: Sharing Files and Folders with the Correct Permissionslesson
- Lesson 6.4: Co-Editing Documents & Understanding Version Historylesson
- Lesson 6.5: Cloud Backup vs. Sync: What Each One Doeslesson
- Lesson 6.6: Collaboration Etiquette & Avoiding Duplicate or Lost Worklesson
Section 7
Module 7: Online Safety, Security & Privacy
- Lesson 7.1: Common Digital Threats: Malware, Scams, Fraud & Account Theftlesson
- Lesson 7.2: Creating Strong Passwords & Using Password Managerslesson
- Lesson 7.3: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Account Recoverylesson
- Lesson 7.4: Recognizing Phishing, Fake Links & Social Engineeringlesson
- Lesson 7.5: Safe Browsing, Downloads, Public Wi-Fi & Online Paymentslesson
- Lesson 7.6: Privacy Settings, Personal Data & Safe Information Sharinglesson
- Lesson 7.7: Social Media Safety, Digital Footprints & Account Protectionlesson
- Lesson 7.8: Updates, Antivirus, Firewalls & Basic Device Protectionlesson
Section 8
Module 8: Basic Troubleshooting & Digital Self-Reliance
- Lesson 8.1: A Simple Troubleshooting Method: Identify, Test, Fix & Verifylesson
- Lesson 8.2: What to Do When a Computer Is Slow or Freezeslesson
- Lesson 8.3: Solving Common Internet & Wi-Fi Problemslesson
- Lesson 8.4: Solving Common App, Browser & Login Problemslesson
- Lesson 8.5: Printer, Scanner & Peripheral Troubleshooting Basicslesson
- Lesson 8.6: Updates, Storage Cleanup, Backup & Recovery Basicslesson
- Lesson 8.7: Documenting a Problem & Asking for Technical Help Effectivelylesson
- Lesson 8.8: Practical Capstone: Complete a Safe Everyday Digital Workflowlesson