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Computer Basics and MS Word

Use a computer with confidence, type with all ten fingers and write a CV in MS Word.

Free course 4.7 (1,284 ratings) 8,920 learners

Created by Ayesha Siddiqui

Updated October 2026 English, with Urdu help Beginner

Ratings and learner numbers are made up for this demo.

What you will learn

  • Use Windows files, folders and settings with confidence
  • Type faster with the right finger positions
  • Write and format a CV in MS Word
  • Send documents by email and Google Drive
  • Save, print and turn documents into PDF
  • Stay safe online: passwords, codes and scams

Course content

3 sections · 9 lessons · 2 hr 18 min total

Getting comfortable with Windows 3 lessons · 45 min
  1. Desktop, Start menu and taskbar 12 min
  2. Files and folders 15 min
  3. Typing with all ten fingers 18 min
Writing in MS Word 3 lessons · 52 min
  1. Your first Word document 14 min
  2. Formatting text and paragraphs 16 min
  3. A CV that gets read 22 min
Internet, email and safety 3 lessons · 41 min
  1. Email like a professional 15 min
  2. Google Drive and sharing 12 min
  3. Staying safe online 14 min
Final quiz: 4 questions, pass with 3 Certificate with your name

Requirements

  • A computer or laptop with Windows. A phone is enough to read the notes.
  • No experience needed.
  • About 30 minutes a day.

Description

This is the course for anyone who feels slow or nervous on a computer. We start with the desktop and the mouse, and finish with a one page CV you can send for a job the same day.

Every lesson is short, uses everyday examples and ends with one small task to try on your own computer.

Instructor

Ayesha Siddiqui

Office skills trainer

Has trained office staff and students in MS Office and computer basics for nine years. Teaches slowly and checks that everyone keeps up.

Also teaches Excel for Office Jobs .

Learner reviews

4.7
4.7

1,284 ratings

4.0

My typing went from 12 to 31 words a minute in one month.

Kamran, Hyderabad. An example review written for this demo.

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