Computer Essentials Syllabus

Program: Computer Essentials

Educational Objective: Students who complete this module will be able to use their technical skills to further their computer knowledge, obtain further computer training, and have a better understanding of their work readiness and career goals.

Length of program: 3 weeks

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 1 pm

All program materials are available on CTP’s eLearning platform (no textbooks are required): https://training.ctpskillcenter.com/

Instructional mode or methods: Classes are conducted in real-time in instructor-led sessions via Zoom

Class Outline

Computer Essentials Week 1

  • Orientation
  • 1st Day Introductory Class Questionnaire
  • Review training website: www.ctpskillcenter.com
  • Presentation: Professional Email Addresses
  • Assignment: Create a Professional Gmail account
  • Presentation: Google Calendar (Video)
  • Practice: Mousercise! (External Website)
  • Call-Off Assignment
  • Homework Assignment: Complete the phone portion of the Call-Off Assignment
  • Presentation: Working with Web Browsers and Setup for Class
  • (Optional) Introduction to the: Google Slides Project
  • (Optional) Demonstration: How to use Google Slides
  • Assignment: Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Presentation: Efficient Usage of Windows Part 1
  • Presentation: Introduction to Computer Vocabulary
  • Extra Credit Assignment (Optional): Browser/Desktop Arrow Quiz

Computer Essentials Week 2

  • Introduction to: Google Images and Desktop Backgrounds
  • Introduction to: More Google Docs Features
  • Introduction to: G Suite (Google Apps)
  • Demonstration: Emails and Attachments
  • Assignment: Email and Google Doc Attachment
  • Assignment: Thank You Letter
  • Introduction to: Google Drive File Management
  • Demonstration: How to Insert an Image on a Google Document
  • Assignment: Inserting Images in Google Docs
  • Assignment: Push & Pull

Computer Essentials Week 3

  • Introduction to: Google Maps/Directions
  • Assignment: Internet Search Assignment 1
  • Demonstration: Email CC, BCC, Forwarding
  • Assignment: Internet Search Assignment 2
  • Assignment: Google Docs Recipe Assignment
  • Introduction to: Google Calendar
  • Lab Time: Google Calendar Practice (Class Invite)
  • Assignment: Internet Search Assignment 3
  • Assignment: Internet Search Assignment 4
  • CE Exam
  • Instructor check-ins, last day of class feedback