Free e-Course ~ Computer Basics

Computer Basics

VU Course ID:	C115
Curriculum:	17 units + quiz
Fee:	FREE
Textbooks:	None
Prerequisites:	None
Provider:	GFCLearnFree.org
Recordable:	Yes

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Course Description

Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when they refer to the cloud, Windows, Blackberry, Lion and so on? Perhaps you would just like to know more about how computers work? When it comes to learning today’s technology, this short, introductory course has all the basic concepts covered.

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Introduction

Getting to Know Computers

Unit 1 –

Understanding Operating Systems

Unit 2 –

Understanding Applications

Unit 3 –

Web Apps and the Cloud

All About the Desktop Computer

Unit 4 –

Basic Parts of a Desktop Computer

Unit 5 –

Buttons, Sockets and Slots on a Desktop Computer

Unit 6 –

Inside a Desktop Computer

Laptop Computers and Mobile Devices

Unit 7 –

Laptop Computers and Netbooks

Unit 8 –

Getting to Know Mobile Devices

Getting Started

Unit 9 –

Setting Up a Computer

Unit 10 –

Beginning to Use Your Computer

Unit 11 –

Getting to Know the OS

Unit 12 –

Connecting to the Internet

Doing More with Computers

Unit 13 –

Computer Safety and Maintenance

Unit 14 –

Basic Troubleshooting Techniques

Extras

Unit 15 –

What Is the Cloud?

Unit 16 –

How to Choose an Internet Service Provider

Unit 17 –

Quiz

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