3-Month Short-Term Computer Course Syllabus

Month 1: Computer and Operating System Fundamentals (Focus on Basics)

TopicKey Learning OutcomesComputer BasicsUnderstanding hardware (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse), software vs. hardware, and common abbreviations (RAM, ROM, GB, etc.).Operating SystemHands-on practice with Windows (or a similar OS). Managing files, folders, and drives. Using the control panel for settings, and basic troubleshooting.Digital LiteracyConcepts of the Internet (WWW, search engines), setting up and using Email (writing, sending attachments), and basic online safety/virus awareness.Typing SkillsIntroduction to touch typing and practice exercises (often required for entry-level data jobs).

Month 2: Office Productivity Suite (Core Application Skills)

This is the most critical month for office work, focusing on Microsoft Office or equivalent applications (like Google Workspace).

ApplicationKey Skills LearnedMS WordCreating, saving, and editing professional documents. Formatting text, paragraphs, tables, setting page margins, and printing.MS ExcelThe most important skill. Creating basic worksheets, entering and manipulating data, using essential formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX), and creating basic charts.MS PowerPointDesigning simple, effective presentations, adding text, images, and using standard animation/transition effects.

Month 3: Practical Specialization & Advanced Tools (Choose One Focus)

Depending on the institute and the focus of the course, the third month is used to provide an introduction to a specialized, valuable skill. You typically focus on one of the following tracks:

TrackKey Skills Learned in 3 MonthsFinancial AccountingBasics of Tally/Tally ERP or similar software. Understanding ledgers, vouchers, trial balance, and basic financial data entry.Digital Media BasicsIntroduction to a graphic editor like Adobe Photoshop or CorelDraw. Basic image editing, resizing, cropping, and creating small graphics for social media/print.Web Design BasicsLearning HTML for structure and CSS for styling. Creating a simple, single-page static website (without complex coding).Advanced ExcelDeep dive into formulas like VLOOKUP, IF functions, Pivot Tables, and data filtering/sorting for basic analysis.