Advanced Computer Fundamentals
This is a foundational digital skills course designed to upskill, build confidence, productivity, and computer literacy for work, study, and everyday life. After completing this course matriculants will be able to work with a computer either in a working environment or in a learning environment.
How the Course Works
Our Advanced computer fundamentals course is broken into two main components. The first component is an introduction to computers that introduces students to computers and the internet. This part of the course will mainly be based on theory and be done online. The introduction to computers will also cover an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and good security practices which are integral in today's world where cyber crime is predicted to grow because of AI.
This is where most courses tend to stop. At Kitso we believe that anyone who has any certificate suggesting that they can use a computer should be able to confidently use one to execute tasks that may be required in the workplace. To achieve this all our students will participate in regular workshops where they will get sustained access to computers where they can learn to use tools like the Microsoft 365 office suit.
One question you may have is why you should even take a computer course if you have no plans of working in an office. After all, the world tells us that you need to have a degree for that. And for the most part that is true, most young South Africans tend to work in the services i.e Contact centre agents, retail sales associates, receptionists, hospitality staff, security guards etc. If you have doubts about participating in the course, we suggest you view it as a way to increase your chances of landing your first job, additionally, it will be an asset regardless of where you will work. Life is long, in the next 10 to 20 years You may find yourself in a completely different situations which may require this skill. It is like learning to read, you don't need to know how to read to build a house or cut someone's hair but it has a lot of benefits in your life. The world is also changing rapidly with AI, learning to use a computer may be like learning to read, this course will be valuable to you and your career going forward.
Key Focus Areas
Computer Basics & Operating Systems
The focus of this course module will be on providing you with an in-depth understanding of how computers work, how to navigate across different operating systems, how to manage files and folders, and using devices confidently in everyday tasks.
Microsoft 365
In this course module we will develop practical skills for assignments,reports, presentations and data handling using Microsoft office 365 software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. We will also cover usage of different AI tools that can be used to get the most out of the Microsoft office 365 suit of products.
Using AI assistants
The focus of this course module is to introduce you to AI assistants and how you can use them as you build your business,study and work. The focus of this module will look at the basics of how AI assistants work and how to prompt them i.e ask them questions.
Email & Digital Communication
In this course Module we are going to focus on written communication specifically on learning how to communicate professionally online, how to manage email accounts, write formal emails, and use a lot of other digital communication tools responsibly.
Internet Safety & Research Skills
In this course module we are going to focus on building safe online habits, understanding digital privacy, and learning how to research information effectively and critically.
Basic Troubleshooting & Digital Confidence
In this course module we will develop a basic understanding of common computer issues including how to Identify and resolve most basic and common computer issues while building confidence to work independently with technology.
Assessments & Practicals
To demonstrate understanding and practical competence, students complete a series of hands-on assessments at the end of the course.
- Practical computer literacy assessment
- Microsoft Word document assessment
- Excel spreadsheet assessment
- Microsoft powerpoint assessment
- Email and online communication assessment
- Final integrated digital skills task