Computer Basics – Foundation

Basic Computer Course

Our Aim is simple to provide and support all of our learners to help achieve greatness.

A knowledge of computers and their functions are increasingly becoming an essential part of our modern way of life for both work and play.

This CPD accredited course is designed to introduce people to how computers work and the components inside which make the computer work. This fantastic computing course we have put together with our training experts is designed to benefit the new computer user as well as someone seeking to refresh their knowledge within this field.

This course has benefited many of our students globally in gaining computer confidence and employment within computing and office environments.

What topics  you will learn in the course are:

Section 1 – General Concepts

• What a computer is and what computer hardware is
• What software is
• What peripheral devices are
• What information technology means
• What a personal computer and mainframe are
• What a network computer, laptop, and PDA are
• About the CPU and RAM
• About the power supply, cooling system, and disk drives
• About ports
• How CPU speed affects performance
• How RAM affects performance
• How applications affect performance
• How other factors affect performance

Section 2 Hardware Devices

• What the CPU does
• How CPU speed is measures
• What RAM and ROM are
• How computer memory is measures
• The keyboard, mouse, microphone, and scanner
• Other input devices
• The computer screen
• Touch screens
• Printers and plotters
• Speakers
• Internal and external hard disks
• Floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs
• Zip disks
• USB drives
• Data cartridges and tape drives

Section 3 Software

• Operating systems
• Application software
• Software versions and updates
• GUIs (goo-eys)
• What an operating system does
• Some common operating systems
• What software applications do
• Some common applications
• Software analysis, design, programming, and testing
• Shareware and Freeware
• EULAs
• Copyright
• Data protection legislation
• What to be aware of when download computer files and programs
• What to be aware of when sharing computer files and programs

Why Learn with Learn Library?

You can access any of our courses whenever, wherever thanks to Learn Library mobile compatibility. You’ll have lifetime access so you’ll never forget your new skills learnt in this course

Making you sure you get the most our of this course is our number 1 priority.

Additionally, you will receive a certificate of completion when you successfully complete the course.

• We also offer free support to you help you complete the course.
• CPD Accredited, this course is mapped internationally and is a recognised globally
• Free CPD accredited certificate once completed
• International Recognised qualification which you will be able to add onto your CV or show as reference of completion to companies or simply add to your CV.
• 3 Sections of a wide range of topics to follow.
• Completely flexible learning and is designed to carry this course out in a time which suits you
• You can carry this course out on mobile, tablet, desktop and laptop.
• Course for life, This course will be able to be retaken and review even when you have completed the course.

This course is for someone who:

• Is looking to learn the basics of computing
• Looking to gain a qualification in basic computer learning to add to there CV
• This is ideal for beginners looking to move to a intermediate stage
• Who has a desktop, tablet or mobile device

Learn Library courses are designed and written by experts this ensures our course is the best possible standard of learning currently available online.

Our online courses is designed with you the student in mind and the content is recognised throughout the World.

So if you are looking to improve your Computer Skills to a high standard, perhaps gain Employment with an business or just improve your personal skills we can not rate this course highly enough.

This course can help with the following 

1. Improved Confidence with Basic Computer Skills
2. Potential Higher Success of Gaining employment
3. Potentially Stronger response to job applications and better opportunities
4. Personal growth and well being noticeably improved

We would love to help! If you have any queries about this course please contact us at team@thelearnlibrary.co.uk and we will be happy to assist and answer any questions you have about the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When will I receive my certificate?
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• How long is my certificate valid for?
  Your certificate has lifetime validity. It does not expire.
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• How do I use Learnlibrary once I have paid?
  Once you have created your account and paid, you will receive a welcome email with a link to your learning platform so you can immediately start learning.