Computer literacy training for beginners. Free step-by-step computer training course

Currently, people who do not yet know how to work on a computer feel a little handicapped and their feelings are understandable. Our world is becoming more and more computerized every day. Electronic documents, e-mail, the ability to communicate via the Internet has firmly entered every home. Many modern digital devices or associated with computers or are themselves mini-computers.
In a word, the desire of computer “dummies” to learn how to work with computers is understandable.
What does it mean to know a computer at least “satisfactorily”?
Let's try to define for ourselves a computer minimum, that is, those knowledge and skills that are included in the concept computer literacy.
We list these skills in the order in which they are acquired.
– learn to work with a keyboard and mouse, it will only come with time (you can train with special programs);
– learn to create, save, edit files;
– learn how to install and uninstall programs (necessary for further work);
– learn how to create an electronic mailbox;
– learn to register in Skype, in social networks;
– know how to protect documents and files (create passwords, keys);
– know how to protect your computer from viruses;
– know about the dangers of the Internet.
Where to start learning?
1. First of all, you need a computer (desktop or laptop, a tablet will do).
2. It is advisable to have access to the Internet (although this is not required).
3. You need programs, an operating system (Windows or Linux, it doesn’t matter), a minimum of applications (for example Microsoft Office).
You can buy all this yourself, but you can also use someone else’s property (rent, courses, ask your relatives). It is better, of course, to have all this as personal property.
After this, you can begin to learn the basics of computer literacy.
Computer training options.
1. Courses. Such courses are organized in every city and there are no problems here; they have the material resources, specialists, and training programs. Therefore, we will not talk further about courses.
2. Self-study.
In this case, several more options arise.
The easiest way is to understand the computer by trial and error, but it will be better if you are “controlled” by someone who knows (it’s not a problem to find them, a son, a husband, a colleague...). Any computer program has in its arsenal reference materials for self-study. They will become your assistants not only during the training period, but also after you become familiar with the computer.
Your training will be more effective if you use special training video courses on discs.
These options can be offered to those who do not yet have an Internet connection.
With the Internet, the process of learning to use a computer will not only become more effective, but also much more interesting.
You can use the same video courses (which can be found in huge quantities), but in an online version.
In addition, there are sites on the Internet that are dedicated specifically for this purpose. Just type the query “computers for beginners” into a search engine.
These sites are entirely dedicated to computer training; the materials are presented in the form of lessons. Having mastered one lesson, you move on to the second and so on.
There's another one interesting option computer training via the Internet.
To do this, you need to register on one of the social sites and start “living” there. That is, write comments, view photos, upload your materials. This method of learning can be called learning by doing.
You can choose any of these training options and join the ranks of users!

On this page, all the lessons on the site are arranged exactly in the order in which we recommend taking them. Unfortunately, in at the moment there are gaps in the list of lessons that mandatory will be filled. Topics on which there are already articles are links (highlighted blue with underlining) - follow them and learn! The list does not include news and some articles (for example, on solving computer problems) because They are not useful for training, however, you will receive them if you subscribe to the newsletter.

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Course: Computer User - Basic Level

1. What is a netbook
2. What is an ultrabook
3. What is a tablet
4. What is a tablet phone
5. USB port: what is it and what can be connected through it
6. How to turn on the computer, what happens at this moment
7. What is a driver? What is a graphical operating system shell
8. Computer desktop.
9. Mouse, cursor, how to use the mouse.
10. What is a shortcut, file, program, folder.
11. Basic file types. What is an extension
12. What's happened hard drive and how it works ( On publication)
13. Computer hard drive, partitions.
14. Keyboard. How to work with her. Create a text file.
15. Start menu, what's in it
16. Turning off the computer. ( In progress)
17. What is sleep mode and when to use it
18. What is standby mode and when to use it
19. Install the program. The main stages of installing any program. Where it will appear, how to find where it is installed, how to find it in the Start menu.
20. We are working with the program. Standard program elements: settings, drop-down menu, quick access panel.
21. Create a shortcut. All ways.
22. How to view the characteristics of your computer.
23. Computer screen. Resolution, settings, change the desktop theme.
24. How to install a device driver. Where to download the driver if it is not installed automatically. ( In progress)
25. Computer startup. How to disable a program from startup. How to disable autoloading in the program itself. ( In progress)
26. What is an archive? Working with the archiver program
27. How to open a video on a computer
28. How to open e-book(.pdf .djvu .pdf) ( In progress)
29. How to open a presentation
30. How to open a document (.doc, .docx, .fb2)
31. How to find out what video card I have
32. Blue Screen of Death - what is it?
33. What is BIOS and what is it for?
34. How to open.pdf
35. How to open.mkv
36. How to open.djvu
37. On-screen keyboard - what is it and what is it for?
38. How to change the language on your computer
39. Hot Windows keys 7,8
40. How to increase font size on computer

Course: Computer Security

1. How to set a password on Windows
2. How to come up with a complex password
3. How to protect your Google account
4. What is antivirus
5. What is a firewall
6. How to block pop-ups
7. How to Make File Extensions Visible in Windows
8. How to protect yourself on the Internet using the WOT extension
9. Review of Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Course: Computer programs

1. Punto Switcher
2. Alarm clock on computer
3. Program for creating videos from photos

Course: Google Services

Course: Computer User: Intermediate Level

1. How to create virtual machine(virtual computer)
2. How to transfer old photos to computer
3. How to put a password on a folder
4. How to clean the Windows registry
5. How to enter BIOS
6. How to format a hard drive
7. How to do defragmentation of hard disk.

Course: Laptop and Netbook User

1. Features of working with a laptop and netbook
2. Laptop, netbook device
3. Laptop and netbook keyboard - operating features
4. How to extend battery life
5. What to do if your laptop (netbook) gets hot
6. Computer stands: cooling and not so much.
7. How to enable WiFi on a laptop

Course: Computer and near-computer devices

Course: Computer and child

1. Is it necessary to limit time on the computer for children and how to do it correctly?
2. What can a child learn using a computer?
3. How to protect your child from adult sites

Course: Internet User - Basic Level

I'm glad you decided to go through initial video course – Computer Basics. This course is a textbook, which many who have completed it already call – Computer for Dummies.

If you want to start learning it right away, then first watch the video lesson about how to complete this tutorial, you can watch the video lesson (click on the word “here” once with the left mouse button), and then return here (it will tell you how), scroll down to the content of the video course, and start studying. Well, those who want to read the preface to the textbook are welcome.

A computer for dummies, or what is a computer and what do you eat it with?

For many people who are just starting to use a computer, this “usage” is a real problem. After all, this ill-fated PC ( personal computer, means the same thing as just the word “computer”, so don’t be scared), has a huge number of functions, and as I already wrote on, after a person finds the answer to one question, fifteen more immediately appear in its place .

One day, while teaching my mother and aunt, I realized that if a person is taught certain, basic computer knowledge, then after such training, all other knowledge will be easily applied. But how can we determine this database, where can we find such words in order to present information to novice users in such a way that computer for dummies became clear.

I decided to take on this business and wanted to create computer courses for beginners, so that their training goes from the simplest to the most complex. You will say that everyone does this. But no. Before making my course, I read three thick textbooks on teaching computers for dummies, looked at a bunch of sites with video lessons and articles, and noticed this thing - literally from the first lesson they start telling beginners what a registry is, etc. But these “teachers” forget about one thing, that sometimes a person doesn’t know how to turn on a computer, and they already start telling him what a registry is, a terribly scary word for a “dummie” (By the way, if you get interested later, you can then read it, but only after completing the textbook).

My computer courses for beginners.

Let me tell you how my first course differs from others (I also have a second course, but I strongly recommend that you take it after completing the first). What makes it different is that in the very first lesson (the first video is an Introduction, but it is not considered a lesson), we will learn, yes, exactly how to work with a mouse. Believe me, knowing this will save you from a lot of problems, one of which is when to click the mouse button once, and when to click twice (sometimes even the “old people” get confused). By mouse you will work the most, however, other “teachers” sometimes don’t even mention the mouse, but it’s what you’ll be “fidgeting” with the whole time you’re sitting at the computer.

After which there will be a deeper study of what is located on the desktop, because it is the one that opens in front of you after turning on the computer. We will talk in great detail about, which for many beginners is a rattling forest. After watching this tutorial, you will understand that the Start menu is one of the the most convenient tools , For fast work with programs.

In the next step, we will go through the tab (sometimes it is also called “My Computer”) and everything that is in it. More precisely, not everything, but what you need, since it is there some files and folders, into which even good masters “get into” due to a very urgent need. By the way, a couple of incomprehensible words slipped through - , and you will also be told about them in detail.

After which we once again back to the mouse, only now to, because it requires special attention and it is imperative to know how to work with it.

After we have mastered everything I talked about above, we will move on to more difficult things, such as: and . Do you think this is difficult and scary? But no, after completing the first five lessons, you will lose this very fear, which used to slow down your learning. Here another feeling will awaken - interest. This is exactly what we need. After all, what is interesting to learn will always encourage you to learn something new, and in the end, before you even blink an eye, you will understand the PC at a good level.

Well, in conclusion, I will show you how to write down anything. I think it is necessary to know this because learning how to write information to disk, with recording to a flash drive, you will not have any problems at all. A flash drive is a very necessary thing, and you need to know how to handle it.

Here you go brief overview The textbook is finished, its meaning is very simple:

1. At the beginning, we study what is the basis of the basics (mouse, desktop)
2. After which, the environment in which we will work (My Computer, Start)
3. Working with the program (Installation, and actually the work itself (on Word example, Excel))

As you understand, we are moving from simple to complex.

Well, all I have to do is wish you successful completion of this tutorial! To understand how to watch video lessons correctly, be sure to study this short article - (click once, left mouse button). And then you can start going through the tutorial. Good luck!

So a miracle happened. Finally, a personal computer or laptop has appeared in your home. But here’s the problem: you don’t know which side to approach it from. And you start thinking about how to learn to work on a computer. The first thing you need to do is stop being afraid of him. It won't break, burn or explode if you press the wrong button. You know how to drive a car, use household appliances, mobile phones. This knowledge is not innate, but acquired. Believe me, a computer is simpler than your microwave oven.

How to learn to quickly use a computer?

1. It is necessary that the computer be at your fingertips every day in order to gradually master it.
2. Tutorial on learning a computer should be written in the simplest and most in clear language with the maximum number of pictures.
3. It is advisable that at first you be advised by someone who is familiar with the computer.
4. If you use educational materials, do it gradually, do not get ahead of yourself and do not try to learn everything at once.

Essential skills for those who want to know how to master a computer:

• correct switching on and off;
• downloading a text editor and typing text;
• Internet access;
• email and working with it;
• work with search engines;
• adequate perception of antivirus program signals.

An excellent opportunity for those who want to quickly learn how to use a computer is various audio and video courses, tutorials, trainings and special literature. The Internet is full of similar advertisements. Moreover, not all of the courses offered are paid. But there is one point: to take advantage of these offers you need to at least be able to turn on a computer, use the Internet and a browser. You can also ask one of your family members to help you master the basics of computer terminology and understand the buttons.

How to learn to use a computer?

You don't need to be a genius to master the basics of computer literacy. Of course, you will have to assimilate a certain amount of information, understand some specific terms and the operating principle of several computer programs. Programs you need to know to fully use most useful functions computer:

• Windows operating system. The basis of a computer, without it it is just a piece of iron or plastic;
• typing programs (for example, Notepad and Word);
• programs for playing music and films (audio and video players);
• programs that protect your computer (antivirus);
• programs for accessing the Internet (Internet browsers);
• archivers;
• mail client, communication programs (for example, Skype or icq);
• programs for viewing photographs, pictures, drawings;
• programs for downloading information from the Internet;
• cleaning programs extra files and to restore the system in case of failure.

If you want to learn how to work on a computer, you need to master at least the above programs. In fact, there are many more, but this is enough for you to start with.

How to learn to type on a computer?

In order to print, you will need to open Word. At first everything seems complicated. Briefly the basics of the program:

How to learn to type quickly on a computer?

There are two categories of people who type on a computer. Some do not take their eyes off the monitor (touch typing), others from the keyboard. Of course, touch typing is preferable, since you are not distracted by searching for the desired letter on the keyboard. But learning this method is also more difficult. In any case, when typing, you should use all ten fingers. It is best to first study the correct finger layout on the keyboard. Practice a little, perhaps use special training.

• you will meet operating system windows
• learn about software your computer
• learn to create, edit and delete folders and files
• learn to work in text word editor
• learn to add to text documents pictures, texts, tables, etc.
• learn to work in excel
• you will learn to create tables, charts, graphs in Excel
• learn to work on the Internet
• you will understand all the intricacies of creating your own mailbox
• learn how to register and communicate on social networks

Upon completion of the course you will receive

Where will you study?

(*Check the exact address of the audience with the organizer of the educational process)