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Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course provides an introduction to computers and productivity software, including Microsoft Office. Students will learn how to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, as well as basic computer skills.

Key Learning Points

Learn basic computer skills and how to use productivity software
Gain proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

Learning Outcomes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Improved basic computer skills

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Access to a computer with Microsoft Office installed
Basic computer skills

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

In this course, you will learn the following essential computer skills for the digital age:

Major hardware components of a computer system Different types of software on a computer system Photo Editing using GIMP Word processing applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Outline

Computer Hardware
Course Introduction
Week 1 Introduction
Computer Hardware
Computer Hardware

Computer Software
Week 2 Introduction
Computer Software
Computer Software

Application Software: a presentation
Week 3 Introduction
Microsoft Office Online
Microsoft PowerPoint
Application Software
About Office
Creating a Presentation
Basic Skills
Summary
Homework

What You See Is What You Get
Week 4 Introduction
Microsoft Word
Survey and Forms
Creating a Document
Basic Skills
Creating a Survey
Summary

ANALYSIS AND STORAGE OF DATA USING SPREADSHEET
Week 5 Introduction
Understanding the Survey Results
Microsoft Excel Basic Skills
Excel Charts
Creating an Excel book
Understanding the Survey Results
Basic Skills
Charts
Summary
Homwork

Computer Graphics
Week 6 Introduction
Computer Graphics
GIMP Basic Skills
GIMP Layers
Computer Graphics
Canva Photo Editor
BeFunky Photo Editor
Introduction and Installation
Interface and General Operation
Layers
Summary
Summary
Homework

Final Exam
Final Exam

Capstone Project

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the wonders of computer software with the Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of important topics and the engaging teaching style of the instructors. However, some users have noted issues with the pacing of the course and the lack of interactivity in some of the assignments.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users appreciated the comprehensive coverage of important topics in the course.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging teaching style of the instructors.
Clear and concise explanations of complex topics.
Helpful resources and materials provided to aid learning.
Great for beginners and those with little to no experience with computers.

Cons from User Reviews

Pacing of the course may be too slow for some users.
Lack of interactivity in some of the assignments.
Not enough depth in some topics.
Limited opportunities for feedback or interaction with other students.
Some technical issues with the course platform.

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