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Digital Literacy for Beginners

A friendly, step-by-step introduction to essential computer skills, operating systems, internet navigation, online safety, email communication, and basic digital productivity tools.

2 lessons 0.6 hours 1 quiz Verified certificate
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Taught by Quick Office Pointe

What you'll learn

  • Computer Hardware & OS Basics: Master hardware component terminology, mouse and keyboard usage, desktop navigation, and operating system settings (Windows/macOS).
  • File Management & Storage: Organize, search, rename, copy, transfer, and back up personal files and folders across local storage drives and cloud platforms.
  • Internet & Web Browsing: Use web browsers effectively to search for information, bookmark essential web pages, download files safely, and fill out online forms.
  • Digital Communication & Email: Create, send, format, and organize professional email messages, manage contacts, and attach files correctly.
  • Cyber Hygiene & Online Safety: Recognize online scams, phishing emails, and malicious websites while managing strong passwords and multi-factor authentication securely.

Course content

8 sections · 2 lessons · 0.6h

Module 1: Getting Started with Devices 2 lessons
Module 2: The Internet and the Web 0 lessons
Module 3: Email and Online Communication 0 lessons
Module 4: Online Safety and Privacy 0 lessons
Module 5: Everyday Productivity Tools 0 lessons
Module 6: Digital Services in Daily Life 0 lessons
Module 7: Social Media and Digital Citizenship 0 lessons
Module 8: Digital Skills for Work, Capstone and Next Steps 0 lessons

About this course

Build confidence in navigating the digital world with a comprehensive foundation in modern computer and internet usage. Designed specifically for absolute beginners, this course demystifies hardware, software, and online environments. You will learn how to operate a desktop or laptop computer, manage files and folders, navigate the web safely, and set up professional email communication. Furthermore, the course covers basic document creation, understanding cloud storage, practicing digital security hygiene (protecting passwords and avoiding scams), and using everyday online digital services with ease and safety.

Tools you'll use

Windows 11macOSGoogle ChromeMicrosoft EdgeGmailGoogle DriveMicrosoft WordGoogle Docs

Learn anywhere

Phone, tablet or laptop. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Hands-on practice

Quizzes, coding exercises and projects marked by instructors.

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