BASIC IT/ICT LITERACYReview of the course module

Objective of the course

• To create 20,000 skilled, female professionals within the union level areas of Bangladesh

• With further developmental activities, these professionals will be able to work at local market, global market, and/or become entrepreneurs

The Base Elements

Computer Operating Day 1 – 2

Office Program Day 3 – 7

Software and Internet Day 8

Internet and E-mail Day 9 – 10

Communication: Online and Business Day 11 – 12

Multimedia Day 13

Career Development Day 14

Review, Exam and Closing Day 15

Contents: Computer Operating• Total sessions: 08

• Contents:• What is computer• How does it work (introduction to different inputs/outputs)• Types of computers• Usage of a computer• Different types of operating systems• Programs or applications of operating system• Different features and functions within the operating system

Note: the opening session will need to be the introduction/ice-breaking session.

Contents: Office Program• Total sessions: 20

• Contents:• Word Processing – 12 sessions:

• Creating and saving files• Typing (special focus on tricks & techniques of typing)• Selecting of a letter/word/sentence and making desired changes• Introduction to the menu bar and all of its features• Shortcuts• Proofreading (spell/grammar check)• Working with tables (creating, editing, adding/removing

row/column)• Alignment options• Coloring, watermarking• Printing

Contents: Office Program• Contents:• Spreadsheet – 4 sessions:

• Introduction to worksheet and excel• Creating a worksheet and saving it• Introduction to different features available (overview of menu bar)• Formatting options• Different calculations• Different formulas• Printing worksheets• Real life use of worksheets (expense calculation, etc.)

Contents: Office Program• Contents:• Presentation files – 4 sessions:

• Introduction to presentation, and PowerPoint• Creating a presentation using power point• Slide designing• Theme set , slide show and slide show setup• Animation in PowerPoint• Using multimedia in presentations• Adding notes• Shapes• Running a PowerPoint show

Contents: Software• Total sessions: 2

• Contents:• Introduction to the concept of software• Installing/uninstalling a software• MS Paint• Adobe Reader• Internet Browsers• Antivirus programs• Media players

Note: we should not be training and/or encouraging usage of cracked/pirated programs.

Contents: Internet• Total sessions: 10

• Contents:• Introduction to the concept of internet• How to connect online• Benefits and usage of internet• Internet browsers

• Features• Menus• Shortcuts

• Web pages, URL, websites• Search engines• Local websites – government sites, news portals, e-commerce

sites, etc.

Contents: Internet (cont’d)• Total sessions: 10

• Contents:• Introduction to Email communication• Creating an email account• Options within Email accounts, security features• Sending, receiving, replying, and deleting emails• Using internet / search engines / email tools from mobile phone• Introduction to social media• Uploading/downloading media contents• Cyber security – how to stay safe• Dos and don’t of internet

Contents: Communication: Online and Business• Total sessions: 8

• Contents:• Review of email communications• Introduction to netiquettes (internet etiquettes)• Contacting someone via email, social media, and messengers• Basic English writing skill development – correct usage of tense,

and parts of speech• Introduction to business communication – how to interact as a

professional

Contents: Multimedia

• Total sessions: 4

• Contents:• Introduction to Multimedia• Different multimedia devices• Different media player programs• Multimedia available online (i.e. YouTube)• Basic overview of Photoshop• Basic image editing – resizing, adding shapes/texts, etc.• Print screening and saving with Paint tool

Contents: Career Development• Total sessions: 4

• Contents:• Opportunities in the local market• Entrepreneurship• Opportunities in the global market• How to develop skills and experiences further• Introduction to gig-based marketplaces

• www.fiverr.com• www.microworkers.com

Note: only gig-based marketplaces should be introduced, where not bidding process is necessary.

Contents: Review, Exam and Closing• Total sessions: 4

• Contents:• Overview review of the course• How students can learn more (online search, books, DVDs,

tutorials, other courses, etc.)• Exams

Thank youSaidur Mamun KhanCountry Manager, BangladeshElance-oDesk