Certificate in Computer Fundamentals & Typing Skills

Course Summary

Ready to feel confident on a computer? The Certificate in Computer Fundamentals & Typing Skills from the Council of Computer Education Research and Training (CCERT) is a friendly, practical 6-month (150-hour) program for anyone who has completed 8th (Class 8) and wants to learn computers from the ground up. You will start with the basics, such as parts of a computer, Windows, files and folders, the internet, email and staying safe online. Then you will learn MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for everyday work, and build your typing speed and accuracy with daily practice and timed tests. In the final month you will practise real office tasks like typing letters, data entry, creating a resume and applying for jobs online. Whether you are a student in India, a school leaver in Lagos or Abuja, or an adult learning computers for the first time, this course gives you useful skills at an affordable price, with no experience needed.

Career Opportunities

After completing the course, you can apply for entry-level roles such as Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator, Office Assistant, Typist, Receptionist or Front Desk Assistant, Billing or Counter Assistant and Cyber Café or Common Service Center Assistant. Shops, schools, clinics, banks, offices and small businesses all need people who can use a computer and type quickly and accurately. The course also gives you a strong base for further study, such as a diploma in computer applications, accounting or programming. Your results will depend on your practice, your typing speed and the job market, but this course gives you the skills to get started.