Learn Computer Basics with Knowledge to Work
MAUK INFOSYS!
Career Counselling Dept.
PUBLISHED BY: Mauk.
Tuesday, 26th February 2019.
Basic Computer SkillsBasic computer skills are essential for success in both your college and workplace career. Along with soft skills, knowledge of basic computer operation and computer application skills are necessary in all career fields. If you’re new to computers and want to learn the basics, or if you simply need to brush up on your computer skills, Knowledge to Work has all the learning resources you’ll need.
If you’re completely new to computers, you’ll want to start off learning the basics. You’ll need to learn about basic computer operation skills, how to use the mouse and keyboard properly, the computer’s operating system, and how to navigate the files and applications on your computer. Here are a few examples of learning resources available on Knowledge to Work to help you get started learning these skills:
You will also want to work on your typing skills, as proper keyboarding technique will make you a much more efficient computer user as well as a more employable job candidate:
Other computer software that you’ll want to be sure you know how to use are common applications for word processing (like Microsoft Word and Google Docs), presentation software (like Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides), as well as spreadsheet software (like Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel), and email and calendar applications (like Gmail, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook). The following learning resources can help you learn to use Microsoft Office software and Google Drive:
You may also be interested in exploring learning resources to help you prepare for a Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
Social Media
Finally, you’ll likely be interested in also learning more about using social media platforms. LinkedIn is particularly helpful to know for job searching and professional networking, but you may also want to learn to use some other types of social media applications for personal use, like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. You can learn more about all of these applications with these learning resources:
The learning resources mentioned above are only a small sample of the number of learning resources available on Knowledge to Work to help you improve your knowledge of computers and computer applications. You can use our search engine to locate many more learning resources on these and other topics, including soft skills, job searching skills, and college readiness.
Improving your knowledge of computers and computer applications greatly increases your prospects as a job candidate. If you’re interested in learning other skills that will help you advance in your career, make learning more about workplace skills one of your educational goals in your learning plan. Begin by signing up for your free personalized learning plan, then select the workplace skills framework you’d like to begin learning.
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