Course description
PC Essentials (In-House)
This PC Essentials training course is offered as an in-house workshop by SquareOne Training. The course is designed to cover the basics of using a computer - from Microsoft Windows desktop properties, to writing and editing documents in Word, using Excel sheets and other frequently used Microsoft Windows functions. The training level is ideal for new computer users. Our patient and dedicated trainers will help all users gain the skills needed to start working confidently on Windows PCs.
SquareOne's in-house training is designed to meet the training requirements of your staff in the most cost-effective manner. For your in-house training, our trainers will be using the most up to date versions of software, but, if necessary, can adapt their training to older versions for your staff.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This in-house training course in PC Awareness is designed for people who are totally new to using a computer or those who have some knowledge, but need to build their confidence.
Training Course Content
The content for this PC Awareness training course is structured as followed:
Windows
- Overview of Windows Desktop
- Start button
- Searching for Files
Using the Mouse
- Understanding the Left and Right Mouse Button
- Highlighting Techniques
Opening and Closing Applications and Accessories
Windows
- Opening, Closing, Moving and Sizing Windows
- Tiling Windows
- Minimising Windows
Explorer
- Create Folders in Windows
- Learn about Files and Folders
- Word
- Creating Documents
- Typing and understanding the keyboard
- Undo
- Saving Documents
- Opening Documents
- Renaming Documents
- Printing Documents
Formatting
- Learn about Files and Folders
Word
- Creating Documents
- Typing and understanding the keyboard
- Undo
- Saving Documents
- Opening Documents
- Renaming Documents
- Printing Documents
Formatting
- Learn how to Format Text and Objects - Bold, Italic, Size, Colour, etc.
- Format Painter - learn how to copy the formats
Copy and Paste
- Cut and Paste versus Copy and Paste
- Copy and Paste between applications
Microsoft Excel
- Overview of Excel screen
- Entering Data
- Formatting Data
Calculations
- Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide
- AutoSum
Printing
The Internet
- Navigate to Websites
- View Images
- Copy and Paste
- Store Web Pages as Favourites
Top 10 Awards
Top 10 Winner - 2022
We're delighted to announce that SquareOne Training is a winner of our Top 10 Courses 2022 in Top 10 IT and Computer Skills Courses 2022.
Each year, we select the top 10 most popular courses on our site in some of the most popular categories to make it easier for our users to find the right course for them - so you can book with confidence.
Why choose SquareOne Training
25 years' experience of delivering quality IT Training Services
All trainers Certified Microsoft Office Trainer (MOS) or higher
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
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Expenses
This PC Awareness training course is custom tailored to meet the needs and requirements of your particular organisation.
This training course will be delivered in the form of a closed course at your company's premises. SquareOne can come to you no matter where you are based throughout the UK or Europe, as we can bring our mobile IT classroom anywhere. The cost of this training course is available upon request.
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