The course is designed to aim at imparting a basic level appreciation programme for the common man. After completing the course the incumbent is able to the use the computer for basic purposes of preparing his personnel/business letters, viewing information on Internet (the web), sending mails, using internet banking services etc. This allows a common man or housewife to be also a part of computer users list by making them digitally literate. This would also aid the PC penetration program. This helps the small business communities, housewives to maintain their small account using the computers and enjoy in the world of Information Technology.
The module on financial literacy will enable the individuals to understand the various financial services and be aware of the various schemes of Government of India.
This course can also be offered as 06 days full time intensive course.
SYLLABUS OUTLINE:
Knowing computer: What is Computer, Basic Applications of Computer; Components of Computer System, Central Processing Unit (CPU), VDU, Keyboard and Mouse, Other input/output Devices, Computer Memory, Concepts of Hardware and Software; Concept of Computing, Data and Information; Applications of IECT; Connecting keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to CPU and checking power supply.
Operating Computer using GUI Based Operating System: What is an Operating System; Basics of Popular Operating Systems; The User Interface, Using Mouse; Using right Button of the Mouse and Moving Icons on the screen, Use of Common Icons, Status Bar, Using Menu and Menu-selection, Running an Application, Viewing of File, Folders and Directories, Creating and Renaming of files and folders, Opening and closing of different Windows; Using help; Creating Short cuts, Basics of O.S Setup; Common utilities.
Understanding Word Processing: Word Processing Basics; Opening and Closing of documents; Text creation and Manipulation; Formatting of text; Table handling; Spell check, language setting and thesaurus; Printing of word document.
Using Spread Sheet: Basics of Spreadsheet; Manipulation of cells; Formulas and Functions; Editing of Spread Sheet, printing of Spread Sheet.
Introduction to Internet, WWW and Web Browsers: Basic of Computer networks; LAN, WAN; Concept of Internet; Applications of Internet; connecting to internet; What is ISP; Knowing the Internet; Basics of internet connectivity related troubleshooting, World Wide Web; Web Browsing softwares, Search Engines; Understanding URL; Domain name; IP Address; Using e-governance website
Communications and collaboration: Basics of electronic mail; Getting an email account; Sending and receiving emails; Accessing sent emails; Using Emails; Document collaboration; Instant Messaging; Netiquettes.
Making Small Presentation: Basics of presentation software; Creating Presentation; Preparation and Presentation of Slides; Slide Show; Taking printouts of presentation / handouts.
Financial Literacy for Banking Scheme and Applications: Why savings are needed, Why save in a bank, Banking products-ATM card, Banking Instruments-Cheque, Demand Draft (DD), Banking Services Delivery Channels, Know Your Customer (KYC), Opening of bank account and documents required, Types of bank accounts, Bank’s services including remittances, loan, mobile banking, Overdraft, Pension etc., Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), password security and ATM withdrawal, Insurance, Social Security Schemes-Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
KNOWING COMPUTER
Introduction
Objectives
What is Computer?
Basic Applications of Computer
Components of Computer System
Central Processing Unit
Keyboard, mouse and VDU
Other Input devices
Other Output devices
Computer Memory
Concept of Hardware and Software
Hardware
Software
Application Software
Systems software
Concept of computing, data and information
Applications of IECT
e-governance
Entertainment
Bringing computer to life
Connecting keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to CPU
Checking power supply
Summary
Model Answers
OPERATING COMPUTER USING GUI BASED OPERATING SYSTEM
Introduction
Objectives
Basics of Operating System
Operating system
Basics of popular operating system (LINUX, WINDOWS)
The User Interface
Task Bar
Icons
Menu
Running an Application
Operating System Simple Setting
Changing System Date And Time
Changing Display Properties
To Add Or Remove A Windows Component
Changing Mouse Properties
Adding and removing Printers
File and Directory Management
Creating and renaming of files and directories
Common utilities
Summary
Model Answers
UNDERSTANDING WORD PROCESSING
Introduction
Objectives
Word Processing Basics
Opening Word Processing Package
Menu Bar
Using The Help
Using The Icons Below Menu Bar
Opening and closing Documents
Opening Documents
Save and Save as
Page Setup
Print Preview
Printing of Documents
Text Creation and manipulation
Document Creation
Editing Text
Text Selection
Cut, Copy and Paste
Spell check
Thesaurus
Formatting the Text
Font and Size selection
Alignment of Text
Paragraph Indenting
Bullets and Numbering
Changing case
Table Manipulation
Draw Table
Changing cell width and height
Alignment of Text in cell
Delete / Insertion of row and column
Border and shading
Summary
Model Answers
USING SPREAD SHEET
Introduction
Objectives
Elements of Electronic Spread Sheet
Opening of Spread Sheet
Addressing of Cells
Printing of Spread Sheet
Saving Workbooks
Manipulation of Cells
Entering Text, Numbers and Dates
Creating Text, Number and Date Series
Editing Worksheet Data
Inserting and Deleting Rows, Column
Changing Cell Height and Width
Formulas and Function
Using Formulas
Function
Summary
Model Answers
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET, WWW AND WEB BROWSERS
Introduction
Objectives
Basic of Computer Networks
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Internet
Concept of Internet
Applications of Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Troubleshooting
World Wide Web (WWW)
Web Browsing Softwares
Popular Web Browsing Softwares
Search Engines
Popular Search Engines / Search for content
Accessing Web Browser
Using Favorites Folder
Downloading Web Pages
Printing Web Pages
Understanding URL
Surfing the web
Using e-governance website
Summary
Model Answers
COMMUNICATIONS AND COLLABORATION
Introduction
Objectives
Basics of E-mail
What is an Electronic Mail
Email Addressing
Using E-mails
Opening Email account
Mailbox: Inbox and Outbox
Creating and Sending a new E-mail
Replying to an E-mail message
Forwarding an E-mail message
Sorting and Searching emails
Document collaboration
Instant Messaging and Collaboration
Using Instant messaging
Instant messaging providers
Netiquettes
Summary
Model Answers
MAKING SMALL PRESENTATIONS
Introduction
Objectives
Basics
Using PowerPoint
Opening A PowerPoint Presentation
Saving A Presentation
Creation of Presentation
Creating a Presentation Using a Template
Creating a Blank Presentation
Entering and Editing Text
Inserting And Deleting Slides in a Presentation
Preparation of Slides
Inserting Word Table or An Excel Worksheet
Adding Clip Art Pictures
Inserting Other Objects
Resizing and Scaling an Object
Presentation of Slides
Viewing A Presentation
Choosing a Set Up for Presentation
Printing Slides And Handouts
Slide Show
Running a Slide Show
Transition and Slide Timings
Automating a Slide Show
Summary
Model Answers
FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR BANKING SCHEME AND APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Objectives
Why Savings are needed?
Emergencies
Future Needs
Large expenses
Drawbacks of keeping Cash at home
Unsafe
Loss of Growth Opportunity
No Credit Eligibility
Why Bank is needed?
Secure Money, Earn Interest, Get Loan
Inculcate habit of saving
Remittances using Cheque Demand Draft
Avoid risk of chit funds, sahukars
Documents needed for opening a bank account
Banking Accounts
Types of Accounts and Deposit
Types of Loan and Overdrafts
Filling up of Cheques, Demand Drafts
Banking Service Delivery Channels-I
Bank Branch, ATM
Bank Mitra with Micro ATM
Banking Service Delivery Channels- II
Internet Banking
National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)
