Course Overview
As you'll discover on this course, PC technology is now both powerful and easy to use – and the skills you'll learn will mean that you can take full advantage of the benefits it offers. Learning how to get the most out of software means you'll be able to work both faster and smarter – and make sure you feel at home in the modern office.
Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course. All we ask is that you have access to a computer – preferably one that has Microsoft Office Professional installed.
Key Topics
- Microsoft Windows Essentials
- Introduction to File Management
- Making text look good in letters
- What is a Spreadsheet?
- Creating Formulae
- What is a Database?
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Qualification
ICS PC Basics Diploma
Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your coursework and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
This course includes nine multiple choice test papers that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.
What our Students Say
"The beginners course takes away your fear of sitting down in front of a computer; it builds your confidence so you can start finding out what computers can do. The coursework was clear and easy to use – and you can learn at your own pace, which suited me. Now at work, when it comes to computers, I know what they're talking about." Alan Manning, ICS Graduate, Kent.
Your Future Prospects
A good understanding of computers is essential for practically every career path you may choose.