Computer Basics and Digital Literacy
Start from zero: learn what a computer is, how its parts work, how to use it with confidence, and how to stay safe and healthy while you do.
- 18 lessons
- 3 h 18 min
- Certificate
Computer basics - Beginner
Using Windows and Managing Your Files
Learn to move around Windows with confidence, organise files and folders, personalise your settings and keep your computer healthy.
About this course
Windows is the operating system on most computers in Uganda, and almost everything you do on a PC starts there. This course takes you from the Start menu and taskbar to creating, finding and protecting your files.
You will learn how to name and organise folders so you never lose a document again, how to use flash drives and cloud storage safely, how to change settings such as the wallpaper, language and Wi-Fi, and how to keep Windows updated, secure and running smoothly.
The steps are written for Windows 11, with notes where Windows 10 differs. Each lesson ends with a practical activity, so keep a computer next to you.
What you will learn
- Use the Start menu, taskbar, search and Settings to find and open anything.
- Manage several windows with snap layouts and virtual desktops.
- Create, rename, copy, move, delete and restore files and folders.
- Read file types and extensions and choose the right program to open a file.
- Organise your work with a clear folder structure and good file names.
- Use zip files, flash drives and cloud storage safely.
- Change display, sound, language, accessibility, printer and Wi-Fi settings.
- Keep Windows updated and secure, and fix common problems such as frozen programs.
Course content
5 modules · 17 lessons · 3 h 25 min · 6 quizzes
Module 1: The Windows desktop
The Start menu, taskbar, search, multitasking and a first look at Settings.
- The Start menu, taskbar and search 12 min
- Working with many windows: snap, Task View and virtual desktops 12 min
- A first look at Settings 10 min
- Quiz: 7 questions
Module 2: Files and folders
File types, File Explorer, and the everyday actions of creating, copying, moving, deleting and finding files.
- What are files and folders? 10 min
- File Explorer tour 12 min
- Creating, renaming, copying, moving and deleting 15 min
- Shortcuts, sorting and searching for files 12 min
- Quiz: 8 questions
Module 3: Organising and finding
Folder structure and naming habits, zip files, properties, hidden files, USB drives and cloud storage.
- Folder structure and naming habits 12 min
- Zip files, properties and hidden files 12 min
- USB flash drives and external storage 10 min
- OneDrive and cloud storage basics 12 min
- Quiz: 8 questions
Module 4: Personalising and settings
Display and appearance, sound, language, time, accessibility, accounts, printers and Wi-Fi.
- Display, wallpaper, themes and sound 12 min
- Language, time, accessibility and user accounts 12 min
- Connecting to Wi-Fi and setting up a printer 12 min
- Quiz: 7 questions
Module 5: Keeping it healthy
Updates, Task Manager, storage clean-up, Windows Security, backups, troubleshooting and a shortcut cheat sheet.
- Windows Update, Task Manager and frozen programs 12 min
- Storage clean-up, antivirus and backups 14 min
- Troubleshooting and the shortcut cheat sheet 14 min
- Quiz: 8 questions
Final exam
29 questions. Pass with 70% or more to earn your certificate.
What you need
- A computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Basic mouse and keyboard skills (the course Computer Basics will help)
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