The Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) is a foundational program aimed at promoting digital literacy. It provides essential knowledge and skills required to operate computers effectively, making it ideal for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their computer basics. CCC is widely offered by educational institutions, government bodies, and private training centers.
Overview of Computers: Evolution and history of computers, key features, and common applications.
Hardware & Software: Understanding physical components (hardware) and different types of software — system software and application software.
Introduction to OS: Basics of operating systems for desktop, laptop, mobile, and tablets.
User Interface Navigation: Using taskbar, icons, launching applications.
System Settings: Managing mouse settings, date/time, display, printers, and software installations.
File Management: Creating, organizing, and managing files and folders.
Getting Started: Using word processing software, creating/opening/saving documents, print preview and printing.
Text Editing: Selecting, editing, copying, pasting text; changing font styles, colors, and alignment.
Formatting: Paragraph settings, bullets and numbering, headers & footers.
Working with Tables: Inserting tables, resizing cells, merging/splitting, formatting.
Mail Merge & Shortcuts: Automating personalized documents and learning common keyboard shortcuts.
Introduction: Elements of a spreadsheet, cell addressing, and data entry (text, numbers, dates).
Sheet Management: Opening, saving, printing sheets; formatting cells, inserting/deleting rows/columns.
Formulas & Charts: Using basic formulas and functions (SUM, COUNT, AVERAGE), creating charts (bar, pie, line).
Creating Slides: Using templates, adding/editing content, saving presentations.
Enhancing Presentations: Adding tables, images, multimedia, slide transitions, and animations.
Master Slides & Printing: Slide formatting, printing slides and handouts, adding notes, headers, and footers.
Networking Basics: Concepts of LAN, WAN, network topology, and how the internet works.
Web Essentials: Understanding IP addresses, URLs, ISPs, and types of internet connections (Wi-Fi, USB tethering, LAN).
Web Browsers & Search Engines: Using browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and search engines for information.
Email Basics: Creating an email account, sending/receiving emails, attachments, and mailbox management.
Social Networking & Messaging: Using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.
e-Governance Services: Accessing services like railway bookings, passport applications, e-Hospitals via apps like UMANG and Digital Locker.
Cyber Safety: Understanding cyber threats and security measures for PCs, browsers, emails, and smartphones.
Account Protection: Tips to secure social media and email accounts.
Emerging Technologies: Introduction to IoT, Big Data, Cloud Computing, VR, Blockchain, RPA, 3D Printing.
AI Overview: History, goals, ethics, applications, pros & cons, and the future of AI in various industries.
