Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Identify key device settings and Wi-Fi options needed for basic internet access
• Explain how to update your device, clear space, and manage your apps to keep your phone or PC running smoothly
• Recall how to look after your battery and which settings will keep your device charged for longer
• Apply the correct finger positions on the keyboard to improve your typing accuracy
• List essential keys, numbers, and symbols used in everyday text entry
• Outline editing shortcuts to speed up basic text selection and correction tasks
• Illustrate how to use a mouse or touch to control digital screens
• Recognise accessibility tools from zooming in to captions or subtitles, and hearing the screen text read aloud
• Create secure accounts with back-up options should you forget your passwords
• Assess password strength and apply two-factor authentication to keep your accounts secure
• Discuss how to create and edit documents using basic word processing tools
• Recognise common phishing and spam signs to support safe email use