End User Computing (Skills Programme)

• Duration: 5 weeks

Course Name: End User Computing (Skills Programme)

Duration: 5 Weeks

Course Fee: R5,800.00

Registration Fee: R1,000.00

Total Credits: 52

Programme Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Computers

Knowing how to use a computer is one of the basic skills needed to succeed in the workplace and in life. In order to use a computer, it is necessary to understand how the computer works.

On completion of this module, you should be able to:-

• Set up a computer workstation taking into consideration Health and Safety issues.
• Identify the different components of the PC.
• Use the keyboard and mouse (Touchpad).
• Understanding Applications, Softwares and Hardwares.
• Introduction to different types of Operating Systems.
• Basic MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Electronic Mail.
• Create and save Documents/Database/Spreadsheet/Presentation.
• Send, receive, and process emails.
• Be able to type, edit and save your work.
• Typing and Speed accuracy.

Module 2. Microsoft Word

Word is the word processing application in the Microsoft Office suite. Learn how to use Word’s powerful tools for creating professional and eye-catching documents.
On completion of this module, you should be able to:-

• Insert and delete sections within a document while maintaining document integrity.
• Insert, edit, and delete headers and footers within a document.
• Facilitate online review of documents using comments and tracking changes.
• Create and use Styles in a document
• Work with multiple documents
• Format documents, including text, paragraphs, and pages
• Use and create documents
• Create, format, and edit a table
• Create and edit columns in a document.
• Merge documents

Module 3. Microsoft Excel

Excel is the spreadsheet application in the Microsoft Office suite. This module will show you how to use the powerful tools in Excel for organizing, visualizing, and calculating your data.
On completion of this module, you should be able to:-

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of spreadsheets.
• Create, open, and save spreadsheets.
• Produce a spreadsheet from a given specification.
• Format and edit a spreadsheet.
• Check spelling and grammar in a spreadsheet.
• Print a spreadsheet using features specific to spreadsheets.
• Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the spreadsheet application.
• Work with multiple worksheets.
• Apply formulae to worksheets to provide alternative solutions to a problem.
• Apply simple built-in functions of the spreadsheet application to the given problem.
• Apply formatting to a spreadsheet applicable to the given problem.
• Use special effects to improve the presentation of the spreadsheet.
• Evaluate a spreadsheet.
• Apply security.
• Check input data.
• Create and edit a graph/chart.
• Load data from an external data source to produce a given spreadsheet result.
• Insert and edit objects in a spreadsheet.

Module 4. Microsoft PowerPoint

PowerPoint is the presentation program in the Microsoft Office suite. This module teaches you how to create amazing slide presentations that can integrate images, video, narration, charts, and more.
On completion of this module, you should be able to:-

• Prepare and produce a presentation according to a specified brief
• Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the presentation application.
• Work with multiple presentations.
• Format a presentation.
• Use special presentation effects.
• Apply special formatting to a presentation.
• Customise a presentation for a specified purpose.
• Evaluate a presentation produced for a specified purpose.
• Create a graph in a presentation.
• Create an organisational chart in a presentation.
• Create a drawing in a presentation.
• Import images into a presentation.
• Creating and using templates in a GUI based presentation application.

Module 5. Electronic Mail (Outlook and Internet)

Outlook is a personal information management application that allows you to email, schedule your calendar, manage contacts and more. It is part of the MS Office suite and is commonly used in the workplace. This module shows you how to use Outlook functions, as well as how to become Internet savvy by knowing how to browse smartly, maintain your safety and network socially while online.
On completion of this module, you should be able to:-

• Understand the concepts and terms of electronic messaging.
• Create and send an E-mail message.
• Receive and respond to e-mails.
• Work with multiple E-mail messages.
• Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the E-mail application.
• Explain legal, ethical, and organisational issues in relation to the use of E-mail.
• Understand the concepts and terms of the Internet.
• Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
• Use a GUI-based browser to display a given Web Page.
• Adjust settings to customise the view and preferences of the browser application.
• Navigate on the Internet.
• Explain the principles of the internet and the world-wide-web
• Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates the various internet applications