Computer Basics - Online Course

This series introduces general computer use and terminology. It describes the basic hardware components of a PC and introduces basic skills for using software programs in a Windows environment.

This series is for anyone who wants an introduction to computer use and terms. This online course contains 1 lesson and should take approximately 4 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Using Your PC (4.0) hours

Using Your PC teaches you how to describe the basic components of the computer, start the computer, run programs, and shut down the computer, control program windows and menus, get help in Windows and in programs, create new text documents, and open and save files. This course introduces general computer use and terminology. It describes the basic hardware components of a PC and introduces basic skills for using software programs in a Windows environment. Topics include Your Computer, Basic Windows Skills, Getting Help, Creating a Document, and Working With Files.