ICT Essential Training
₦85,000
This Computer Foundation course provides the building blocks for all digital learning:
- Master Essential Basics: Confidently navigate your computer’s operating system, manage files and folders, and practice internet safety.
- Learn Key Software Applications: Get hands-on training in the Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook—to create, calculate, present, and communicate.
- Build Real-World Skills: Apply your knowledge through practical exercises designed to boost your productivity and prepare you for further education or the modern job market.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Operate a computer confidently, navigating the operating system and managing files and folders effectively.
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Practice safe and efficient browsing habits and understand core principles of digital security.
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Create, format, and edit professional documents in Microsoft Word.
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Build and manage spreadsheets, perform basic calculations and data analysis, and create charts in Microsoft Excel.
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Design clear and engaging multimedia presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Manage email, calendars, and contacts for effective personal and professional communication in Microsoft Outlook.
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Synthesize learned skills into a final capstone project, demonstrating readiness for real-world tasks.
From Basics to Advanced: What You’ll Achieve in This Training
Objective: Understand basic computer hardware and software and learn to navigate the Windows or macOS interface.
Topics:
- Computer Hardware Basics (CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse)
- Understanding Operating Systems (Windows vs. Mac)
- Navigating the Desktop, Start Menu, and Dock
- Working with Windows: Opening, Closing, Moving, Resizing
- Basic System Settings (Volume, Display, Wi-Fi)
Objective: Develop proficiency in saving, finding, and organizing digital files.
Topics:
- Understanding Files, Folders, and Directories
- Creating, Naming, Moving, and Copying Files and Folders
- Using Cloud Storage Overview (OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud)
- Finding Files using Search
- Introduction to External Storage (USB Drives)
Objective: Browse the web effectively and understand critical online safety practices.
Topics:
- Understanding Web Browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari)
- Navigating Websites and Using Search Engines Effectively
- Creating Strong Passwords and Using a Password Manager
- Identifying Online Scams, Phishing, and Malware
- Downloading and Installing Software Safely
Objective: Create, format, and edit well-structured documents.
Topics:
- The Word Interface: Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar
- Typing, Selecting, and Editing Text
- Essential Formatting: Fonts, Paragraphs, Styles
- Using Templates
- Page Layout: Margins, Orientation, Page Breaks
- Proofing: Spell Check and Grammar Check
- Saving and Printing Documents
Objective: Build spreadsheets to organize, calculate, and visualize simple data.
Topics:
- The Excel Interface: Workbooks, Worksheets, Cells, Rows, Columns
- Entering and Editing Data
- Essential Formulas and Functions (SUM, AVERAGE, AUTOSUM)
- Formatting Spreadsheets (Currency, Dates, Borders)
- Creating Simple Charts (Bar, Pie, Line)
- Printing and Page Setup for Spreadsheets
Objective: Design clear and visually appealing slide presentations.
Topics:
- The PowerPoint Interface: Slides, Notes, Views
- Adding and Formatting Slides
- Working with Text Boxes, Images, and Shapes
- Applying Themes and Using Slide Master for consistency
- Adding Simple Transitions and Animations
- Rehearsing and Presenting Slide Shows
Objective: Use email and calendar tools to manage personal and professional communication efficiently.
Topics:
- Setting Up an Email Account in Outlook
- Composing, Formatting, and Sending Emails
- Managing Your Inbox: Organizing, Replying, Forwarding
- Working with Attachments
- Using the Calendar to Create Appointments and Meetings
- Managing Your Contacts List
Objective: Integrate all skills learned into a single, practical project.
Activity:
- Project Prompt: “Plan a Community Event.”
- Use Word to write a one-page event description flyer.
- Use Excel to create a simple budget and guest list.
- Use PowerPoint to create a short 3-slide presentation promoting the event.
- Use Outlook to draft an email inviting a contact and calendar invite for the event date.
- Save all files in a properly named project folder.
Microsoft Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for personal computers, laptops, tablets, and servers. It manages hardware and software resources, supports multitasking, and offers built-in applications and security features. Windows is widely used worldwide, known for its ease of use, compatibility with a broad range of software, and regular updates for performance and security.
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FAQs
Absolutely. This course is specifically designed for absolute beginners. We start from the very basics, like how to use a mouse and navigate the computer’s desktop, and progress at a comfortable pace. Our goal is to build your confidence as much as your skill set.
You will need access to Microsoft Office (2016 or newer) or a Microsoft 365 subscription for the second half of the course. However, we cover options in the first module. Many providers offer free trials, and some schools provide discounted licenses for students. We will also discuss free alternatives like Google Workspace for practice.
This course is unique because it focuses on digital foundation first. Before we even open Office, we ensure you understand how to manage files, save documents correctly, and stay safe online. This foundational knowledge is critical for using any software effectively and is often skipped in standard Office courses.
You will need a reliable computer (PC with Windows 10/11 or a Mac with macOS) and an internet connection. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently operate your computer, manage your files, browse the internet safely, and create professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and manage email using Microsoft Office. You will have the essential skills for most modern office jobs and daily digital life.