Online Class: Computer Literacy Level 1 - Computer Basics

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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17Exams &
Assignments -
6,339Students
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
Course Description
Computers are a part of almost every household, but when you first unwrap your first machine and turn it on, you don't know where to start. Every person who knows how to work with a computer started somewhere, and that's where this course can help. This computer basics course starts from the very beginning from booting a machine, understanding basic windows in your operating system, and the computer parts that make up your machine.
After you get a feel for basic computer hardware and operating systems, this course explores networking your computers so that the reader can build their own small home or business network with multiple computers. Because information technology includes different types of computers, we also cover laptops and mobile device and explain how they are useful for your home or business.
Once you understand basic computer networking, the reader can move on to the Internet and its protocols. The Internet is a vast entity with trillions of web pages available to read, so we cover how to find information and use common communication function such as email. We also explain how to stay safe on the Internet to avoid popular scams and losing your sensitive information to hackers that could steal your identity.
Finally, we take a look at email and how to work with the Outlook client. We cover personal and business email settings, so you can get started emailing clients, vendors, customers and service providers. This course is mainly for people who are new to computers and the Internet and takes a look at functionality from a new user's perspective.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: History and Classification of Computers
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Why I decided to take this course...
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Computer Software
Lesson 2 Video
Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Getting Started with Windows
Lesson 3 Video
Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Files, Directories and the Control Panel
Lesson 4 Video
Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Communication Between Computers and the Internet
Lesson 5 Video
Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: Identifying and Organizing Files
Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Security for Your Computer
Lesson 7 Video
Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: Protecting Your Personal Data on the Web
Lesson 8 Video
Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Understanding the Different Type of Malware
Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: Avoiding Online Fraud and Network Security
Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Backing Up Data and Email Security
Lesson 11 Video
Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Researching and Shopping Online
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Understanding Protocols
Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Keeping Your Network Safe
Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: Working with Email
Lesson 15 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe history and classification of computers.
- Describe computer software.
- Demonstrate getting started with windows.
- Demonstrate using files, directories and the control panel.
- Describe communication between computers and the internet.
- Summarize security for your computer.
- Describe protecting your personal data on the web.
- Describe the different type of malware.
- Summarize methods for avoiding online fraud and network security.
- Describe methods for backing up data and email security.
- Describe protocols used in computer and internet communications.
- Describe methods for keeping your network safe.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "It was very helpful. Not only did it provide useful lessons, it was also an eye opener to warn against hackers on the internet in everyday life." -- Margaret M.
- "The sections are easy to review, with explanations that are easy to understand. This course really opens your eyes to how little I actually know..." -- Charity O.
- "This is a great started course for anyone looking to learn more about their computer. I am better equipped to secure my online presence as well as be on the lookout for phishing sites." -- Kenya K.
- "It was a very good course for me as I was not brought up with computers. I got all the basic information and how to apply it. I am glad I took it and hope to take another in the near future. I spent a lot of hours working out things which was good in these present times." -- Eileen D.
- "This course was very helpful. The different pictures used in the video allowed me to see exactly what the internal parts of the computer look like." -- Angeline B.
- "I really enjoyed taking this course. This course was what I have been looking for in a computer basics class." -- Christina D.
- "The course was very informative and interesting I really learned a lot and it also helped me understand how to use and protect my computers. I greatly appreciate the time taken to set up these courses. Thank you so much." -- Iana S.
- "This course was extremely helpful. I learned a lot on how to make sure I am always in a secure environment when browsing personal requests." -- Debbie G.
- "I learned so much very informative. Thank you for this course. I've never taken a computer class before. The instructor is very helpful too." -- Tara F.
- "This course was great! I needed to understand more of computers and the technology within them, and this course did a great job of explaining." -- Jedi S.
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