Introduction to Computers 1

Course Information

This course will familiarize students with the digital world by exploring the hardware and software of their computer system. Students will learn to use the most common functions of the Windows operating system including File Explorer for file management, utility programs, various web browsers for social media while observing and identifying security and privacy concerns and issues. Students will learn to build properly formatted documents using Microsoft Word and spreadsheets including correctly functioning formulas using Microsoft Excel and create commanding presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint while using the cloud to store and access their files.

Intake

Start Date

End Date Dec 16 / 2025

Prerequisite(s):

None

Computer Software Requirements:

Windows, Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365. MAC users will not be supported in this course. Version 2013 no longer supported.

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
AL-DAT5194

Host college code:
LO-COMP8155

How to register

You can register online or by phone. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not AL ENL 001). To get started visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/future-students/getting-started/.

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Algonquin College Online
Email : Online@algonquincollege.com

1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2G 1V8

Phone : (613) 727-4723 ext. 3330
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