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Computer Basics and Digital Foundations
Build confident computer habits from hardware orientation through operating systems, file management, internet access, and online safety.
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A video-first beginner course whose sequence follows the dependency chain from understanding a computer to using one safely online.
What you will learn
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What Is a Computer? Concepts, hardware, and software
Basic Parts of a Computer: Monitor, case, keyboard, and mouse
Buttons and Ports: Connecting and controlling a computer
Operating Systems: The software layer that manages a computer
Setting Up a Desktop Computer: From components to a working system
Files and Folders: Organising information in Windows
Your learning path
Sequential accessLessons and progression
8 lessons, each with a companion video and a required understanding check.
01 · What Is a Computer? Concepts, hardware, and softwareEnroll to unlock this lesson
02 · Basic Parts of a Computer: Monitor, case, keyboard, and mouseEnroll to unlock this lesson
03 · Buttons and Ports: Connecting and controlling a computerEnroll to unlock this lesson
04 · Operating Systems: The software layer that manages a computerEnroll to unlock this lesson
05 · Setting Up a Desktop Computer: From components to a working systemEnroll to unlock this lesson
06 · Files and Folders: Organising information in WindowsEnroll to unlock this lesson
07 · Connecting to the Internet: Modems, routers, Ethernet, and Wi-FiEnroll to unlock this lesson
08 · Staying Safe Online: Privacy, accounts, and safer browsing habitsEnroll to unlock this lesson
Assessments
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Pass each lesson test to unlock the next step, then complete the final exam.
Lesson 1 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 2 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 3 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 4 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 5 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 6 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 7 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Lesson 8 TestEnroll to unlock assessments
Computer Basics and Digital Foundations Final ExamEnroll to unlock assessments