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, October 13, 2020	Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Session 2	Tuesday, November 10, 2020	Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Session 3	Tuesday, January 19, 2021	Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Session 4	Tuesday, February 23, 2021	Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Session 5	Tuesday, April 6, 2021	Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Session 6	Tuesday, May 4, 2021	Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Session 7	Tuesday, June 8, 2021	Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Session 8	Tuesday, July 13, 2021	Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Session 9	Tuesday, August 17, 2021	Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Session 10	Tuesday, September 21, 2021	Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Session 11	Tuesday, October 26, 2021	Tuesday, November 16, 2021

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

Session	Start Date	End Date
Session 1	Saturday, October 31, 2020	Saturday, December 12, 2020
Session 2	Saturday, January 30, 2021	Saturday, March 13, 2021
Session 3	Saturday, March 27, 2021	Saturday, May 8, 2021
Session 4	Saturday, May 22, 2021	Saturday, July 10, 2021
Session 5	Saturday, July 24, 2021	Saturday, September 4, 2021
Session 6	Saturday, September 18, 2021	Saturday, October 30, 2021
Session 7	Saturday, November 6, 2021	Saturday, December 18, 2021

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

Session	Start Date	End Date
Session 1	Saturday, September 5, 2020	Saturday, October 17, 2020
Session 2	Saturday, October 24, 2020	Saturday, December 5, 2020
Session 3	Saturday, January 9, 2021	Saturday, February 20, 2021
Session 4	Saturday, March 6, 2021	Saturday, April 17, 2021
Session 5	Saturday, May 1, 2021	Saturday, June 12, 2021
Session 6	Saturday, June 26, 2021	Saturday, August 7, 2021
Session 7	Saturday, August 21, 2021	Saturday, October 2, 2021
Session 8	Saturday, October 16, 2021	Saturday, November 27, 2021

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.