Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software
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Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to computers and productivity software, including Microsoft Office. Students will learn how to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, as well as basic computer skills.Key Learning Points
- Learn basic computer skills and how to use productivity software
- Gain proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Improved basic computer skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a computer with Microsoft Office installed
- Basic computer skills
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Advanced Excel for Business
- Introduction to Data Science in Python
Related Education Paths
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
- Certified Administrative Professional
- Certified Office Manager
Notable People in This Field
- Bill Gates
- Sheryl Sandberg
Related Books
Description
In this course, you will learn the following essential computer skills for the digital age:
Major hardware components of a computer system Different types of software on a computer system Photo Editing using GIMP Word processing applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Outline
- Computer Hardware
- Course Introduction
- Week 1 Introduction
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Week 2 Introduction
- Computer Software
- Computer Software
- Application Software: a presentation
- Week 3 Introduction
- Microsoft Office Online
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Application Software
- About Office
- Creating a Presentation
- Basic Skills
- Summary
- Homework
- What You See Is What You Get
- Week 4 Introduction
- Microsoft Word
- Survey and Forms
- Creating a Document
- Basic Skills
- Creating a Survey
- Summary
- ANALYSIS AND STORAGE OF DATA USING SPREADSHEET
- Week 5 Introduction
- Understanding the Survey Results
- Microsoft Excel Basic Skills
- Excel Charts
- Creating an Excel book
- Understanding the Survey Results
- Basic Skills
- Charts
- Summary
- Homwork
- Computer Graphics
- Week 6 Introduction
- Computer Graphics
- GIMP Basic Skills
- GIMP Layers
- Computer Graphics
- Canva Photo Editor
- BeFunky Photo Editor
- Introduction and Installation
- Interface and General Operation
- Layers
- Summary
- Summary
- Homework
- Final Exam
- Final Exam
- Capstone Project
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the wonders of computer software with the Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of important topics and the engaging teaching style of the instructors. However, some users have noted issues with the pacing of the course and the lack of interactivity in some of the assignments.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the comprehensive coverage of important topics in the course.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging teaching style of the instructors.
- Clear and concise explanations of complex topics.
- Helpful resources and materials provided to aid learning.
- Great for beginners and those with little to no experience with computers.
Cons from User Reviews
- Pacing of the course may be too slow for some users.
- Lack of interactivity in some of the assignments.
- Not enough depth in some topics.
- Limited opportunities for feedback or interaction with other students.
- Some technical issues with the course platform.
Kenneth W T Leung
4.6 Raiting
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