03 Basic PC Operation
A practical course for first-time PC users to learn power, login, mouse, keyboard, desktop, window control, file management, web use, and basic documents through real tasks.
0. Purpose and ultimate goal
The ultimate goal is to help learners independently start PC tasks, find files, create documents, use the web and cloud, and complete basic tasks for employment, learning, administration, and work. The course follows a professional training style focused on repetition, timed tasks, troubleshooting, and submitted outputs.
Referenced professional training patterns
- Microsoft 365 and MOS-style PC and Office tasks
- ICDL-style computer basics, file management, and security assessment
- US/UK private IT bootcamp introductory computer task patterns
- European vocational digital office skills portfolio approach
Beginner · 1 Day
Beginner 1 Day Basic PC Operation Curriculum
A one-day hands-on course covering power, login, mouse, keyboard, desktop, windows, file saving, and internet access.
| Category | Details | Practice methods |
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| Objective 1 | Objective 1: PC power · login · mouse · keyboard basic operation perform. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 2 | Objective 2: desktop · window · taskbar · basic settings can use. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 3 | Objective 3: basic program and file saving · opening · deleting · restoring. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Platforms | Windows 11, File Explorer, Notepad, Paint, Calculator, Snipping Tool, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Windows Settings, USB Drive |
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| Instructor profile | Instructor should have PC training, Windows, office productivity, security, and learner-support experience. |
| Target learners | PC general citizens, older adults, people with disabilities, · · basic, digitally vulnerable groups, introductory learners |
| Duration | 4-6 hours |
| Materials | Windows PC or, mouse, keyboard, internet, USB memo, practice file, guide, |
| Deliverables | Individual practice, memo document, image, filemanagement practice result, PC basicsettings table |
| Assessment | Power · login 15%, mouse · keyboard 25%, window operation 20%, filemanagement 30%, 10% |
Beginner · 3 Days
Beginner 3 Days Basic PC Operation Curriculum
A three-day course connecting basic PC operation to documents, web search, email, and cloud storage.
| Category | Details | Practice methods |
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| Objective 1 | Objective 1: Windows in file and system with management. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 2 | Objective 2: internet and email PC in with use. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 3 | Objective 3: basic document and table writing. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Platforms | Windows 11, File Explorer, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Gmail, Outlook, Google Drive, OneDrive, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets |
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| Instructor profile | Instructor should have PC training, Windows, office productivity, security, and learner-support experience. |
| Target learners | General citizens,,, older adults, people with disabilities education, digital basic |
| Duration | 12-18 hours |
| Materials | Windows PC or, internet, Google/Microsoft account, USB memo, practicedocument, email practice account, |
| Deliverables | Organization individual, email result, cloud backup, guide document, table file |
| Assessment | Filemanagement 25%, internet · email 25%, documentwriting 25%, table writing 15%, security 10% |
Beginner · 1 Week
Beginner 1 Week Basic PC Operation Curriculum
A one-week course integrating file management, office tools, cloud, and security for learning, administration, employment, and daily documents.
| Category | Details | Practice methods |
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| Objective 1 | Objective 1: PC based · document perform. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 2 | Objective 2: PC in data and presentation deck basic with creation. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 3 | Objective 3: PC security and management of basic procedure. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Platforms | Windows 11, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Drive, OneDrive, Windows Security, 7-Zip, Chrome, Edge |
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| Instructor profile | Instructor should have PC training, Windows, office productivity, security, and learner-support experience. |
| Target learners | General citizens,, introductory, older adults, people with disabilities, document writing education learners |
| Duration | 20-30 hours |
| Materials | Windows PC, internet, Microsoft/Google account, practice ·, data, USB, or PDF |
| Deliverables | Document PDF, organization, data table and chart, presentation deck, PC security table |
| Assessment | Documentwriting 25%, datatable 20%, presentation deck 20%, filemanagement 20%, securitymanagement 15% |
Intermediate · 4 Weeks
Intermediate 4 Weeks Basic PC Operation Curriculum
A practical four-week course expanding PC skills to productivity, collaboration, data management, online meetings, and basic automation.
| Category | Details | Practice methods |
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| Objective 1 | Objective 1: PC based work productivity. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 2 | Objective 2: materials · organization · report writing perform. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 3 | Objective 3: online and basic automation tools use. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Platforms | Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Chrome, Edge, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, Zapier, Notion |
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| Instructor profile | Instructor should have PC training, Windows, office productivity, security, and learner-support experience. |
| Target learners | Education target, introductory, organization practitioner,, small business owner, Digital Instructor |
| Duration | 40-60 hours |
| Materials | Windows, internet, Microsoft 365/Google account, ·, practice data, report, presentation |
| Deliverables | Work settingstable, collaborationdocument, report, data chart, online, automation |
| Assessment | PC productivity settings 20%, collaborationdocument 25%, report · data 25%, online of 15%, automation understanding 15% |
Advanced · 8 Weeks
Advanced 8 Weeks Basic PC Operation Curriculum
An advanced portfolio course connecting PC operation to employment, certification, office work, and digital instructor activities.
| Category | Details | Practice methods |
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| Objective 1 | Objective 1: PC operation and tools certification type assignment with. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 2 | Objective 2: · startup · organizationwork document creation. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Objective 3 | Objective 3: PC basiceducation lesson guide design and operation. |
Hands-on practice using real PC tools with instructor demonstration and learner repetition.
Learners complete a practical task, submit an output, and revise it through feedback.
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| Platforms | Windows 11, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Adobe Acrobat Reader, 7-Zip, Canva, Notion, Google Sites, OBS Studio, Chrome |
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| Instructor profile | Instructor should have PC training, Windows, office productivity, security, and learner-support experience. |
| Target learners | And startup, certification, education, Digital Instructor course, introductory, education instructor |
| Duration | 80-120 hours |
| Materials | Windows, internet, Microsoft 365 or Office, Google account, practicedocument, certification type assignment, ·, assessment rubric |
| Deliverables | PC use portfolio, document, online portfolio, PC basiceducation lesson guide, materials |
| Assessment | Also 30%, document 25%, file · PC problem 20%, lesson guide 15%, 10% |