Computer Literacy

Overview

Computers are part of our everyday lives, at home, at work and almost everywhere we go. Regardless of age, everyone is using a computer device. It is therefore critical that we all know how to use computers and technology efficiently. At home we use computers to check our emails, to browse the web, to access our bank account, to save our files; we use it to teach our children using various applications; we use it at work to improve productivity. While there are some persons who have easily mastered the art of using a computer, many have challenges. This Computer Literacy course is geared to help users to learn more about the technology as well as how to do everyday tasks such browsing the web, managing files and folders, checking emails as well as using the Microsoft Office productivity tools to write letters, create a resume, create spreadsheets, doing presentations as well as creating a simple database.

Computer Essentials

This module will teach you to perform basic work-related tasks on a PC running the Windows 10 operating system, the essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation and management.

Online Essentials

This module will teach you the essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective information search, online communication and e-mail.

Microsoft Word

This module teaches you to use a word processing application to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small-sized word processing documents, such as letters and other everyday documents.

Microsoft Excel

This module teaches you to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to use a spreadsheet application. It will enable you to perform tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet, to use standard formulas and functions, and to competently create and format graphs or charts.

Microsoft PowerPoint

This module will enable you to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. It will teach you to perform tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and printed distribution.

Course Schedule

Course Offering

Day	Time	Duration	Contact Hours	Cost	Lecturer
Tuesday, Wednesday	05:00 pm to 08:00 pm	3.5 weeks	21 hours	$500.00	Ms. Stacy Ramparas
Saturday	09:00 am to 12:00 pm	7 weeks	21 hours	$500.00	Ms. Gail Pettier
Saturday	03:00 pm to 06:00 pm	7 weeks	21 hours	$500.00	Ms. Gail Pettier

Session - Tuesday, Wednesday (05:00 pm to 08:00 pm)

Session	Start Date	End Date
Session 1	Tuesday, January 21, 2020	Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Session 2	Tuesday, March 3, 2020	Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Session 3	Tuesday, June 2, 2020	Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Session 4	Tuesday, July 14, 2020	Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Session 5	Tuesday, September 1, 2020	Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Session 6	Tuesday, October 6, 2020	Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Session 7	Tuesday, November 10, 2020	Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Session - Saturday (09:00 am to 12:00 pm)

Session	Start Date	End Date
Session 1	Saturday, January 18, 2020	Saturday, February 29, 2020
Session 2	Saturday, May 9, 2020	Saturday, June 27, 2020
Session 3	Saturday, August 8, 2020	Saturday, September 19, 2020
Session 4	Saturday, October 10, 2020	Saturday, November 28, 2020

Session - Saturday (03:00 pm to 06:00 pm)

Session	Start Date	End Date
Session 1	Saturday, January 25, 2020	Saturday, March 7, 2020
Session 2	Saturday, June 6, 2020	Saturday, July 18, 2020
Session 3	Saturday, August 8, 2020	Saturday, September 19, 2020
Session 4	Saturday, October 3, 2020	Saturday, November 21, 2020

Additional Information

Exam(s)

Students are required to complete a project or practical exam upon completion of the course. Students will receive a certificate of completion.

Book(s)

No books Required. CTS will provide all handouts for the programme.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites. If you cannot use a computer or you are limited in what you can do on a computer then this course is for you.

Tuition Cost

The cost of the programme is TTD $500.00.