How this course works
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Welcome to Computer and Internet Basics. It is for complete beginners: you don't need any IT knowledge or experience. In about two weeks you'll use a computer, the internet, email and everyday online tools confidently and safely, and then choose what to learn next.
Each topic
- Read the lesson and watch the short videos.
- Do the Try it tasks on your own computer.
- Take the topic quiz: pass with 6 of 8; you can retake it.
Pass all eleven quizzes to earn your free certificate. You can read the lessons without an account; to take the quizzes and get the certificate, create a free account and join the course.
| Topic | Week |
|---|---|
| 1. Your computer: what it is and how it works | 1 |
| 2. The desktop, mouse, keyboard and shortcuts | 1 |
| 3. Files and folders: save, find and organise your work | 1 |
| 4. The internet and your web browser | 1 |
| 5. Searching well and judging what you find | 1 |
| 6. Email: your account, messages and attachments | 2 |
| 7. Staying safe online: passwords, two-step verification and scams | 2 |
| 8. Documents, spreadsheets and presentations | 2 |
| 9. Cloud storage, sharing and video calls | 2 |
| 10. Keeping your computer working: software, updates and simple fixes | 2 |
| 11. What next? Choosing your learning path in IT | 2 |
What you need
A laptop or desktop computer is best (a cyber café, library or school computer is fine). You can do some topics on a smartphone: each lesson says which.
Getting help
Post in Questions and help: say which topic, what you tried and what happened. Never post a password or a one-time code.
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