Target Group: Adults & High School Graduates
Duration: 6 Months (24 Weeks)
Delivery: In-person / Online (blended learning optional)
Assessment: Weekly quizzes, monthly projects, and final exam
Month 1: Introduction to Computers & Typing Skills
Objective: Understand the basic components of a computer and develop fast, accurate typing skills.
Topics:
Week 1: What is a Computer? (Hardware vs. Software)
Week 2: Types of Computers and Their Uses
Week 3: Input/Output Devices & Storage Devices
Week 4: Typing Practice (Introduction to Typing tools)
Assessment: Formative and Summative (Hardware identification quiz + Typing speed test)
Month 2: Microsoft Word – Document Processing
Objective: Create professional documents using Word processing tools.
Topics:
Week 1: Word Interface, Fonts, Paragraphs, and Layout
Week 2: Formatting Documents (Headers, Footers, Page Numbers)
Week 3: Tables, Lists, Images, and SmartArt
Week 4: Templates, Mail Merge, Saving & Printing
Assessment: Formative and Summative (Includes Creating formal letters, CVs, and reports)
Month 3: Microsoft Excel – Spreadsheets and Data
Objective: Use Excel for data entry, analysis, and basic calculations.
Topics:
Week 1: Introduction to Excel Interface and Cells
Week 2: Basic Formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX)
Week 3: Charts and Graphs, Sorting & Filtering Data
Week 4: Conditional Formatting and Simple Budget Project
Assessment: Formative and Summative + Excel quiz
Month 4: Microsoft PowerPoint – Presentations
Objective: Create and deliver engaging presentations.
Topics:
Week 1: PowerPoint Interface and Slide Design
Week 2: Inserting Images, Videos, and SmartArt
Week 3: Transitions, Animations, and Timings
Week 4: Preparing and using Presentations
Assessment: Formative and Summative (Create and present using slides in PowerPoint presentations)
Month 5: Internet, Email & Online Safety
Objective: Safely use the internet for research, communication, and productivity.
Topics:
Week 1: Introduction to Browsers and Search Engines
Week 2: Creating and Managing Email Accounts (Gmail/Outlook)
Week 3: Sending Attachments, Email Etiquette, and Spam Protection
Week 4: Online Safety, Scams, and Password Management
Assessment: Formative and Summative (Includes Compose and send a formal email with an attachment)
Month 6: Computer Troubleshooting & Final Project
Objective: Understand basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and integrate all skills.
Topics:
Week 1: Common Computer Problems & Simple Fixes
Week 2: Installing & Uninstalling Programs
Week 3: Backing Up Files & Using External Storage
Week 4: Final Project (Combining Word, Excel, PowerPoint + Email)