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Detailed Syllabus – Foundation Course in Computer Basics

Duration: 144 hrs.


Module – Computer Fundamentals & Operating System
1
Unit -1 Computer Fundamentals

Knowing computer- What is a Computer, Characteristics of a Computer, Advantages


and Disadvantages of a Computer, History of Computer, Generation of Computer,
Classification of Computers, and Basic Application of Computer.

Components of computer- Input unit, Arithmetic and logic unit, Control unit, Storage
/Memory unit, Output unit

Computer Memory- What is computer memory, Types of memory, Difference


between Primary memory & Secondary memory

Concepts of Hardware and Software - Definition of Hardware and Software, Input


devices, Secondary Storage devices, Output devices, System software, Application
Software.

Data Processing and Number System - Concepts of data and information, Difference
between data and information, Introduction to Binary number system, Conversion
from binary to decimal and vice versa.

History of Computer Language- Introduction to program & programming Language,


First Programming Language(Machine language),Assembly language, High level
language, translators (Assembler, Compiler & Interpreter).

Unit – 2 Operating System

Introduction to operating system - Operating System and types of operating systems,


Functions of Operating System.

Working with windows - Introduction to windows and its features, Components of


windows (desktop, icons, start button etc.), Operations on windows, Managing files
and folders, Control Panel, Personalizing your window, Window Accessories,
compression utilities (winrar, winzip).
Introduction to multimedia- What is multimedia, elements of multimedia (Text,
Image, Fonts, Audio and Video), different formats of image, audio and video files,
playing audio & video in computer system, application of multimedia in various fields.

Using External Storage Devices – Usage of Pen Drive/CD/DVD, USB ports, Copying files
from/to pen drive from/to computer, Safely removing a pen drive,
reading/writing/burning a CD/DVD.

Unit – 3 Installation, Handling & Troubleshooting

Buying & Installing a Computer- Key Things to know Before Buying a Computer( Your
Budget, Usability, Laptop or Desktop, Price, Brand, Operating System, Processor, RAM,
Hard Drive, Built In Graphics, Peripherals),Connecting computer with peripherals and
other devices.

Basic Troubleshooting- Solutions for common computer issues (computer doesn’t


start, devices not working/recognize, applications running slowly/hang, Not enough
space etc.), Handling issues related to printer (paper jam, printer isn’t printing, paper
size mismatch, Printer error etc.), Handling issues related to scanner (paper jam, poor
image quality etc.) , using projector.
Module – Office Automation Package
2
Unit 1- Word Processing

Introduction & Basics of word processing – Getting started, The word interface,
Backstage view (Creating, opening and saving document, document properties),
Entering and editing text, paragraph creation, moving text (Cut, Copy & Paste), Holding
multiple items in clipboard, Undo, Redo, Using Shortcuts, Zoom In-Out Converting to
PDF.

Formatting Documents- Setting font styles, size, color, Typeface (Bold, Italic,
Underline), Font effects, Change case, Highlighting, paragraph indenting , Alignments,
Line Spacing, Drop cap, Bullets & Numberings, Borders & shadings, Header & Footer,
Footnote & Endnote, Inserting Page break, Page numbering, Date & Time, Line Break,
Word Wrap, Creating Cover page, Page Border, Table of Contents, Using Page Themes
& Color, Inserting Watermarks.

Page Layout & Printing- Page Orientation, Setting page margins, Page size, Columns,
Page Setup & Printing.
Working with Tables- Creating tables, Table Styles, Borders & Shadings , Cell
Alignment, Inserting & Deleting rows or columns, Merging, Splitting, Sorting, Using
formula. Converting table into graphs.

Inserting Objects- Inserting ClipArt, Pictures, Textboxes and other files, Formatting &
editing pictures, picture styles, Picture borders, effects & layouts, Positioning,
grouping & ordering, rotating and cropping, Adding and Editing Shapes & SmartArt,
Inserting Various types of charts, Charts layout and formatting.

Features & Tools- Find and Replace, Auto Correct, Bookmarks, Hyperlinks & Cross-
Reference, Spell Check, Thesaurus, Macros, Mail Merge, Track changes, Document
Protection & Security.

Unit 2- Spreadsheet

Introduction and Basics of Spreadsheet - Creating a Spreadsheet, Entering data into


Spreadsheet, Rows, Columns & Cells, Selecting Range, Cell Addressing, Filling
continuous rows or columns, Inserting, Deleting or Hiding a Row, Column or
Worksheet.

Formulas & Functions- Mathematical Operations (Addition, Subtraction,


Multiplication, Division), Creating & Copying Formulas and Using Functions, Cell
Referencing (Absolute, Relative & Mixed), Cube / 3D Formula, HLookup & VLookup.

Formatting Spreadsheets- Formatting cells (Setting Fonts, Text Decoration, Setting


Background Colors, Text Alignment, Merge & Wraps, Border & Shading), Formatting
Worksheet (Page Orientation, Adjusting Margins, Header & Footer, Insert Page break,
Set Background, Freeze Panes, Conditional Formatting.

Advance Operations- Data Sorting & Filtering, Creating Data List, Data Validation,
Consolidation, What-if Analysis.

Creating Charts and Graphs- Adding different types of Charts, Charts layout and
formatting, Pivot tables & Charts.

Other Tools & Printing- Find & Replace, Spell Check, Thesaurus, Macros, Track
Changes, Workbook & Worksheet Protection, Page Setup & Printing.

Unit 3- Digital Presentation

Introduction and Basics of Digital Presentation- Creating, Opening and saving a


Presentation, Save as PDF, Image or Video file, Selecting Presentation Layouts,
Applying Themes & Background, Add & Delete Slides, what is a Placeholder, Adding
Text to a slide, PowerPoint Views, Printing handouts and slides.
Formatting a Presentation- Setting Font size & style, Formatting Text Color, Text
Alignment, Insert a Textbox, Adding Header & Footer, Using Slide Master.

Inserting Objects & Multimedia- Inserting Tables, Charts, Shapes and other objects,
Adding Text to Shapes, Group/Ungroup Objects, Creating Photo Album, Inserting and
Formatting Pictures, Clipart, Movies, Setting Animation & Transition effects, Adding
Audio & Video.

Module – Typing & Basic Communication Skills


3
Unit 1 – Typing: Skills & Speed
Keyboard basics, Correct way of typing, Alphabet Placement and Positioning, Typing
with Various keys, Speed typing, using shortcut keys.

Unit 2 – Basic Communication Skill


Communication and its importance, Types of communication, Body language, Active
listening, Facing interviews.

Module – Connecting to the World


4
Unit – 1 Basic Concepts of Network & Internet
What is Network, Types of networks, Concept of Client and Server, Network
Topologies, Network communication media, Concept of Internet, Application of
internet, Advantages and disadvantages of internet, Internet protocol, Domain Name
System, Internet Connectivity, WWW and Web browsers, Navigating through web,
Uploading & Downloading, Services on web, Using social media sites.

Unit -2 E-mail
Introduction to E-mail, E-mail addressing, Creating new email account, Composing
and sending email, Replying and forwarding, Sorting and searching email, Sending
email to multiple users, Sending attachments, Mailbox: inbox and outbox.

Unit-3 Using Wireless Networking

Using Bluetooth for connecting devices from mobile phones to headphones, and
computer mouse to computers, Connecting to Internet using Mobile Hotspot, WiFi,
USB Cable etc.
Unit – 4 Basic Internet Security Concepts
Need of Security over internet, security threats, viruses and malwares, e-mail spam,
security and privacy issues related to online shopping and social networking sites,
safety measures- choosing strong password, Antivirus, Firewalls, safe browsing.

Unit – 5 Introduction to e-Governance and Digital Financial Services


Introduction to e-Governance, Scope of e- Governance, Types of Interactions in e-
Governance, National e-Governance Programs, e-Governance services in India.
Savings and its benefits. Types of bank account, What is digital financial services,
Moving from traditional to digital banking, Digital banking products- ATMs, Cards, cash
deposit machines, Digital payment methods, knowledge of Safety and Security of
Digital Payments

Module - Using Smartphone


5 Smartphone & smartphone operating systems (Google Android, Apple iOS, Windows
phone), Connect your phones to WiFi network, Using mobile data, Connect your
phone Google account, Adding Contacts, what are gestures, Download Apps,
Uninstall/ Disable Apps, Using Maps & Navigation, Phone Backup & Reset. Security
over smart phones (Pattern Lock, Number Password, Fingerprint Scanning, Face
Recognition), App Lock, Secure Web Browsing.

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