Basic computer knowledge course

First module: Introduction

TopicDuration, hoursTheory/practice
1.1History of Personal computers
– How appeared and why
– How did they get into houses
– IBM
– Apple
0,5Theory
1.2PC components, i.e. hardware
– Desktop computers
– Notebooks / laptops
– Modern mobile phones
– Smart-TV’s
– Automotive multimedia devices
– Components:
– Processor (CPU)
– Memory (RAM, HDD, SSD)
– Screen (display, TV, projector)
– Peripherals
– Additional devices
1Theory
1.3Operating systems (OS)
– What are they
– Why do one need them
– Variations
0,25Theory
1.4Software (apps)
– Why do one need them
– How do they work
0,25Theory
1.5Local area networks
– What are they needed for
– How do they work
– What can be connected
0,25Theory
1.6Global networks
– What do they consist of
– Service providers
0,25Theory
1.7World-Wide Web, the Internet
– How does it work
– What does it consist of
0,5Theory
1.8Server
– What is it
– Why do one need it
– Where is it located
0,25Theory
1.9Websites
– What are they
– Where are they located
– Why do we need them
– How do they work
– Simple pages
– Marketplaces
– News portals
– Amusement portals
– Social networks
1Theory
1.10E-mail
– What is it
– How does it work
– Where is it located
– Free of charge / commercial
– Known providers
1Theory
1.11Cyber security
– Privacy VS anonymity
– Hackers
– Types of cyber-attacks
– Viruses, trojans
– How to protect your data
– Blockchain technology
– Technology basics
– Area of usage (cryptocurrency, data systems)
– Threats
– Cyber hygiene (on a PC, phone, internet)
– Surfing the web
– Downloading files
– Working with e-mails
– Sharing personal data, passwords
2Theory
 Total7,25 

Second module: Operating systems for personal computers and working with them

TopicDuration, hoursTheory/practice
2.1OS Apple MacOS
– History
– Peculiarities
– Pricing
0,25Theory
2.2OS Microsoft Windows
– History (DOS, MacOS, 3.0-3.1-3.11-95-98-ME-XP-Vista-7-8-8.1-10-11)
– Peculiarities
– Pricing
1Theory
2.3Working with Microsoft Windows 10/11-ga
– Possibilities and properties
– User
– Desktop
– Links/shortcuts
– Action Centre and its functions
– Taskbar
– “Start“ button
– Windows
– Screenshot (Print Screen)
– Digital signatures (ID kaart)
– File system
– Actions with folders/files
– OS settings
– Built-in  software
– Software installation
3
1
1
0,5
2
Theory + Practice
2.4Linux-based OS
– History
– Peculiarities (open code, stability, security, applications)
– Pricing (free of charge/charged versions)
0,5Theory
2.5Working with Ubuntu Linux
– Users (user, root)
– Desktop (different versions, logic, virtual desktop)
– Windows (logic, how do they differ from OS Windows)
– Files, folders (creating, renaming, copying, deleting)
– Launching applications
2Theory + Practice
 Total11,25 

Third module: Software

TopicDuration, hoursTheory/practice
3.1Internet browsers
– Why do we need them
– Cookie files (what are they, why do we need them, what to pay attention to)
– Data collection and analysis
– Who collects data
– Purpose of data collection
– What data is being collected
– “Incognito”
– Browsers and their differences
– Using search engines
– Using portals
– Advertisement (banners, anti-ad, ad stocks)
3Theory + Practice
3.2Office software
– Word processors
– Working with tables
– Creating presentations
0,5
0,25
0,25
Theory
3.3Cloud services
– What is “cloud”
– What are they used for
– Well-known providers
– Useful services for personal use
1Theory
3.4Microsoft account 0,5Practice
3.5Working with Microsoft Office Online 1Practice
3.6Working with Microsoft Word Online 1Practice
3.7Working with Microsoft Word 365 2Practice
3.8Working with Microsoft Excel Online2Practice
3.9Working with Microsoft Excel 365 3Practice
3.10Working with Microsoft Powerpoint Online 0,5Practice
3.11Working with Microsoft Powerpoint 3650,5Practice
3.12Working with Microsoft Forms Online0,5Practice
3.13Time management – Calendar, To Do, Outlook 0,5Practice
3.14Messaging Skype / Skype Online 0,5Practice
3.15Notes – OneNote 0,5Practice
3.16Using OneDrive 0,5Practice
3.17Google account 0,5Practice
3.18Working with Notepad++ 0,5Practice
 Total19 

Fourth module: Working with mobile phone

 TopicDuration, hoursTheory/practice
4.1OS Android1Theory + Practice
4.2iOS 0,5Theory
4.3Apps 1Theory + Practice
 Kokku2,5