Personal Computer Fundamentals

Is This for You?

It is designed for those who wish to learn how to use personal computers for home or business.

Award and Associated Qualifications

Course Accredited CPD Center

Awarded 25 CPD points upon successful completion

Courses Start Date
Start Date
Flexible
Courses Study Type
Study Type
In centre, online, or a combination
Courses Training Type
Training Type
Course
Course Duration
Duration
25 hours

About This Course

The course consists of eight modules and includes video lectures, knowledge checks, interactive content, and quizzes, which provide an engaging and immersive learning experience.

Students are given opportunities throughout the course to practice, apply, and develop their skills in personal computing in order to be confident of their abilities to use a computer by the end of the course.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction

The Advent of the Personal Computer; Categories of Personal Computers

Module 2: The Basic Computer

The System Unit; Common Peripheral Devices for Input; Common Peripheral Devices for Output; Common Peripheral Devices for Storage; Common Peripheral Devices for Communications

Module 3: Operating a Computer 

How a Computer Works; Preparing a Computer for Use; Introducing Operating Systems

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Aims and Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide an understanding of the personal computer and its operations.

Pre-Requisites

None

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

Suitable for most office-based careers.

What’s the Difference?

We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.

Pitman Training Type Course

Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Pitman Training Type Diplomas

Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.

Flexible Training That Works for You

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