Course Duration: 3 Months hours. Computer Studies is a basic course on computer literacy. This course enables the learner to use computer for basic things like sending and receiving emails, browsing internet, preparing databases, making presentations, etc. This course also helps to prepare candidates for TEVETA examination. Audience This course is designed on Course on Computer Concepts which covers the entire updated syllabus prescribed by TEVETA. It comprises eight chapters on the fundamental concepts of computer. Each chapter provides clear idea of computer concepts in detail with the help of real time applications and screenshots. The language used in the entire tutorial is quite simple and easy to understand. The course starts with basic concepts of computer and then explains about Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint of MS office 2013 version. In the fifth and sixth chapters, it covers knowledge about Internet usage in our day-to-day life. The application of digital financial services is discussed in the last chapter which describes the usage of internet facility in financial sectors. So anyone who wants to get basic to intermediate level knowledge on the above topics are the targeted audience for this course. Prerequisites To be able to follow this course, you do not need any prior knowledge on computers. It is a basic course which starts from the fundamentals. One having basic knowledge and understanding of English language can easily complete this tutorial. | ||
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A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use. Any kind of computers consists of Hardware and Software.
This topic explains all concepts related to computer in detail, from origin to end. The idea of computer literacy is also discussed, which includes the definition and functions of a computer. You learn about the components of a computer, the concept of hardware and software, representation of data/information, the concept of data processing and applications of IECT.
Microsoft Word is a popular word processing software. It helps in arranging written text in a proper format and giving it a systematic look. This formatted look facilitates easier reading. It provides spell-check options, formatting functions like cut-copy-paste, and spots grammatical errors on a real-time basis. It also helps in saving and storing documents.
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application which is used to create and manage lists of information. Excel allows to enter, edit, manage and analyze large amount of data in a worksheet and create colorful charts and graphs. It uses formulae to calculate and analyze data. It helps to combine a series of commands using "Macros", thus saving time. At higher levels, you can use it as a complete development tool catering to many complex requirements.
Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the powerful tools of MS-Office, which helps in creating and designing presentations. PowerPoint Presentation is an array of slides that convey information to people in an attractive manner.
Internet is a global communication system that links together thousands of individual networks. It allows exchange of information between two or more computers on a network. Thus internet helps in transfer of messages through mail, chat, video & audio conference, etc. It has become mandatory for day-to-day activities: bills payment, online shopping and surfing, tutoring, working, communicating with peers, etc.
Communication refers to exchange of information between persons through internet. Internet provides a basis for communication and collaboration which can be done using mail, chat, skype, etc. When dealing with official matters, electronic mail helps in the exchange of messages text documents, web pages, audio, video, etc.
In today's world, everything is digitized, which means we can access or get every service in digital format through mobile phones, computers, tablets, etc. The invention of computers and smartphones has created a huge impact on financial services. Today using computers and mobile phones, a person can access his/her bank account, verify account details, transfer funds, deposit cash, renew deposit, pay bills, book tickets, etc. Also, the invention of ATMs reduced the time taken to withdraw money from banks. Digital services help to save time by providing services in a single touch. The introduction of digital wallets has also made a big positive impact on financial services.
Microsoft Access is a Database Management System (DBMS) from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and softwaredevelopment tools. It is a part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, included in the professional and higher editions. This is an introductory tutorial that covers the basics of MS Access.