Digital Office Essentials
PowerPoint & Presentation Design
Design presentations that communicate clearly.
Absolute Beginner
Computer & Digital Skills for Beginners
Build the everyday computer confidence needed for school, work and every other tech pathway.
Part of: Digital Office Essentials
Course introduction
Meet the course.
Watch a short introduction to what this course covers before you enrol.
Outcomes
What you’ll learn
Drawn from the actual modules in this course.
- Meet the Computer
- Using a Computer Confidently
- Files and Digital Organisation
- Internet and Communication
- Staying Safe and Productive
Certificate of Completion
How you earn the certificate
- Complete the lessons in each module
- Pass each module checkpoint (70% or higher)
- Pass the final assessment (70% or higher)
- Receive a verifiable Certificate of Completion with a unique credential ID
One-time payment
Lifetime access
Verified credential
Full curriculum
Course modules & lessons
Open any module to see its lessons. Each module except the last ends with a short “Test Your Knowledge” checkpoint.
Module 1
Meet the Computer
Meet the Computer
1What Computers Are and What We Use Them For
2Desktop, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone Basics
3Hardware, Software and Operating Systems
Module 2
Using a Computer Confidently
Using a Computer Confidently
1Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad and Touchscreen Skills
2Windows, Menus, Apps and Settings
3Useful Keyboard Shortcuts and Everyday Actions
Module 3
Files and Digital Organisation
Files and Digital Organisation
1Understanding Files, Folders and File Types
2Creating, Saving, Renaming, Moving and Deleting Files
3Downloads, USB Drives and Cloud Storage
Module 4
Internet and Communication
Internet and Communication
1Browsers, Websites and Search Engines
2Smart Internet Research and Finding Reliable Information
3Email, Attachments and Online Communication
Module 5
Staying Safe and Productive
Staying Safe and Productive
1Passwords, Scams, Phishing and Malware
2Software Updates, Backups and Device Maintenance
3Everyday Digital Productivity and Good Computer Habits