Computer Essentials
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Common Computer Skills
Common Computer Skills teaches you the most common ways you’ll use a mouse and keyboard.
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Computer Activity Skills
In Computer Activity Skills, you’ll learn to do some basic computer activities, like answering questions and editing what you type.
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Getting Started on a Computer
Learn the basics to get started using a computer, including using the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
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The Computer Desktop
Learn the basics of what you see on a computer screen and how to get around a computer desktop.
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Keyboarding
In this lesson, learn how to type on a keyboard, and improve your typing speed and accuracy. Focus on being accurate and avoiding errors, more than on speed!
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Navigating Using Menus
Start learning how to quickly get around computer programs and websites by learning about menus.
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Voice and Video Calls
The Internet has given us some new ways to keep in touch. In this lesson, you'll learn about how to make Internet-based voice and video calls.
- Be Job Ready with Computer Essentials
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Essential Education’s Computer Essentials course will give you the skills to be job ready. Ask your teacher to add the course if you are in an adult education classroom or click here to add Computer Essentials to your study program if you are studying at home. -
Computing Fundamentals
- Navigate new software
- Compare computers
- Find help when you need it
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Key Applications & Information
- Use advance search features
- Find information you need and evaluate sources
- Use spreadsheet, word processors, and presentation software
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Living Online
- Understand social interactions online
- Learn about Internet privacy and security