Module 1: Introduction to Computers

• What is a computer?
• Characteristics of computers
• Types of computers
• Uses of computers
• Advantages and limitations of computers
• Basic computer terminology
• Introduction to hardware and software

Module 2: Computer Hardware

• Introduction to computer hardware
• CPU and its functions
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Printer
• Scanner
• Speakers and microphone
• RAM and ROM
• Hard disk and SSD
• USB and other storage devices

Module 3: Computer Software

• What is software?
• System software
• Application software
• Operating system
• Utility software
• Common computer applications
• Installing and uninstalling software

Module 4: Windows Operating System

• Introduction to Windows
• Windows desktop
• Start Menu
• Taskbar
• Desktop icons
• Opening and closing applications
• Windows settings
• Basic personalization
• User accounts
• Shutdown, restart and sleep

Module 5: Keyboard & Mouse Skills

• Keyboard layout
• Alphabet and number keys
• Function keys
• Enter, Spacebar and Backspace
• Shift, Ctrl, Alt and Tab
• Arrow keys
• Delete and Insert
• Mouse click and double-click
• Right-click
• Drag and drop
• Basic keyboard shortcuts

Module 6: File & Folder Management

• Understanding files and folders
• Creating folders
• Saving files
• Opening files
• Copy and paste
• Cut and move
• Rename files and folders
• Delete and restore files
• Recycle Bin
• Searching for files
• File extensions

Module 7: Microsoft Word Basics

• Introduction to MS Word
• Creating a new document
• Typing and editing text
• Selecting text
• Copy, cut and paste
• Font formatting
• Paragraph formatting
• Alignment
• Bullets and numbering
• Page setup
• Saving and printing documents

Module 8: MS Word Practical Work

• Creating a simple letter
• Creating a resume
• Creating an application
• Creating a notice
• Creating a simple table
• Inserting pictures
• Page borders
• Headers and footers
• Basic document formatting
• Converting documents to PDF

Module 9: Microsoft Excel Basics

• Introduction to Excel
• Workbook and worksheet
• Rows and columns
• Cells and cell references
• Entering data
• Editing data
• Basic formatting
• Simple formulas
• SUM()
• AVERAGE()
• MIN()
• MAX()
• Basic tables

Module 10: MS Excel Practical Work

• Creating a student marksheet
• Creating an attendance sheet
• Creating a simple salary sheet
• Creating a sales sheet
• Basic sorting
• Basic filtering
• Simple charts
• Printing Excel worksheets

Module 11: Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

• Introduction to PowerPoint
• Creating a presentation
• Adding and deleting slides
• Slide layouts
• Entering text
• Adding pictures
• Shapes and icons
• Themes
• Basic transitions
• Basic animations
• Running a slideshow

Module 12: Internet Basics

• What is the Internet?
• Introduction to websites
• Web browsers
• Search engines
• Searching information online
• Opening websites
• Downloading files
• Uploading files
• Basic online forms
• Safe Internet browsing

Module 13: Email Basics

• What is email?
• Creating an email account
• Login and logout
• Sending emails
• Receiving emails
• Reply and Forward
• CC and BCC
• Sending attachments
• Downloading attachments
• Email etiquette

Module 14: Digital Payment & Online Services

• Introduction to digital services
• Online forms
• Basic online registration
• Digital payment concepts
• QR code payments
• Online bill payment
• Online ticket booking basics
• Government and educational online services
• Online safety precautions

Module 15: Basic Cyber Security

• Introduction to cyber security
• Creating strong passwords
• Password safety
• OTP safety
• Phishing awareness
• Fake websites and messages
• Malware and viruses
• Safe downloading
• Protecting personal information
• Safe use of public computers

Module 16: Printing & Scanning

• Introduction to printers
• Installing a printer
• Selecting a printer
• Basic printing options
• Print Preview
• Page orientation
• Paper size
• Number of copies
• Scanning documents
• Saving scanned documents

Module 17: Basic Computer Troubleshooting

• Computer not starting
• Slow computer basics
• Application not responding
• Internet connection problems
• Printer problems
• Keyboard and mouse issues
• Storage space management
• Restarting and basic troubleshooting
• Software update basics

Module 18: Cloud & Online File Storage

• Introduction to cloud storage
• Google Drive basics
• Uploading files
• Downloading files
• Creating folders
• Sharing files
• Basic file permissions
• Online document storage
• Backup concepts

Module 19: Practical Computer Exercises

Students will practice:

• 📄 Creating a simple document
• 📝 Creating an application letter
• 📋 Creating a student marksheet
• 📊 Creating a basic Excel table
• 🎓 Creating an attendance sheet
• 💰 Creating a simple salary sheet
• 📽️ Creating a PowerPoint presentation
• 📧 Sending an email with attachment
• 📁 Organizing files and folders
• 🖨️ Printing and scanning documents

Module 20: Final Practical Project

Students will complete a basic Office Computer Practical Project involving:

• Creating and formatting a Word document
• Preparing an Excel worksheet
• Creating a PowerPoint presentation
• Sending an email with an attachment
• Uploading files to cloud storage
• Organizing project files into folders
• Printing or exporting documents as PDF