Module 1: Introduction to Computers

  Definition, characteristics, and

generations of computers.

  Types of computers: Super,

Mainframe, Mini, Micro, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone.

  Basic computer organization:

Input, Processing, Output, and Storage (IPOS cycle).

  Overview of Hardware vs.

Software.

Module 2: Computer Hardware

  Central Processing Unit (CPU):

ALU, Control Unit, Registers, Cores, Clock Speed.

  Memory: Primary (RAM, ROM,

Cache) and Secondary (HDD, SSD, Optical Disks, USB Flash Drives).

  Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse,

Scanner, Microphone, Touchscreen.

  Output Devices: Monitor (CRT,

LCD, LED), Printer (Inkjet, Laser, Dot Matrix), Speakers, Projector.

  Motherboard, Ports, and

Connectors: USB, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet.

Module 3: Computer Software

  System Software: Operating

Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), Device Drivers, Utilities.

  Application Software: Word

Processors, Spreadsheets, Presentation Software, Databases.

  Introduction to Programming

Languages: Machine, Assembly, High-Level (Compiler vs. Interpreter).

  Software installation and

uninstallation basics.

Module 4: Operating System Basics

  Functions and types of Operating

Systems (GUI vs. CUI).

  Desktop, Icons, Taskbar, File

& Folder Management (Create, Rename, Copy, Move, Delete).

  User Account Management and

Basic System Settings.

  Introduction to Command Line

Interface (CLI) basic commands.

Module 5: Number Systems and Data Representation

  Binary, Octal, Decimal, and

Hexadecimal number systems.

  Conversion between number

systems.

  Representation of data: Bits,

Bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB.

  Character encoding: ASCII and

Unicode basics.

Module 6: Introduction to Networking & Internet

  Basic networking concepts: LAN,

WAN, MAN, PAN.

  Network devices: Modem, Router,

Switch, Hub.

  Introduction to the Internet and

World Wide Web (WWW).

  Web Browsers, Search Engines,

and basic email concepts.

  Introduction to Internet Safety

and Cybersecurity principles.

Module 7: Basic Computer Operations & Troubleshooting

  Booting process (Cold &

Warm).

  File Management best practices.

  Installing and uninstalling

peripheral devices.

  Common hardware/software issues

and basic troubleshooting steps.

  Introduction to antivirus and

data backup procedures.

Practical/Lab Components:

  Hands-on experience with

operating system navigation.

  File and folder management

exercises.

  Basic commands in Command Prompt

/ Terminal.

  Installation of software and

peripheral drivers.

  Basic word processing,

spreadsheet, and presentation tasks.

  Simple web browsing, email

drafting, and internet safety configuration.