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Five Easy Ways To Take
Your Computer Literacy
Skills To The Next Level
Today
Rochelle van Rensburg
Five Easy Ways To Take Your Computer Literacy Skills To The Next Level
Today
ROCHELLE VAN RENSBURG SEP, 11 2020 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COMPUTER LITERACY
In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to have basic computer
hardware and software skills- whether you work in an o
ce, a grocery store,
or a library, chances are you’ll need at least a basic level of computer skills to
be effective in your role, as almost all businesses have some form of
computer system that employees need to be able to use. In fact, according
to a recent study, the average employee spends about 81,25% of their day
(about 6,5 hours) behind a computer.
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Computer skills are one of the rst things an employer will be looking for on
your resumé, and you need to be able to walk the talk where this is
concerned—if your resumé states that you have a basic level of computer
literacy, you need to know how to use a computer when you’re on the job.
But what does having a basic level of computer literacy generally include,
and where should you start?
Here are a few of the foundational tasks, regarding the basic operations of a
computer, of which anyone with a fundamental level of computer literacy
should have a basic understanding:
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How to use computer hardware:
Using hardware such as the keyboard, screen, and mouse.

Connecting your computer screen.
Safely switching a computer on and off.
Using CD-ROMs, DVDs, and other types of memory devices.
Connecting a printer.
How to use computer software:
Using an operating system, such as Windows.
How to work with computer les.
Sending emails.
Opening and saving documents.
Creating documents.
Printing documents.
Browsing the internet.
Bookmarking websites.
Running a spell-checker.
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Basic computer software.
Now that we know what tasks are associated with having a foundational
level of computer literacy, what are the systems, or software, associated
with executing these tasks?
Here are a few of the basic programs with which you should be familiar:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word (also referred to as “Word”), is a word processing
program used for creating documents. Similar to other word processors,
it has helpful tools to type, edit, format, print and save various types of
documents.
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Microsoft Excel
Excel is a program that allows you to create spreadsheets and tables. In
this program, you can arrange values in rows and columns that can be
manipulated mathematically, using both basic and complex arithmetic
operations. Businesses of all sizes use it for nancial analysis.
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Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is presentation software used to create engaging
presentations consisting of slides, or individual pages, which may
contain text, graphics, videos, and other objects.
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Microsoft Outlook
Outlook is mainly used to send and receive emails. You can also use it to
manage various types of personal data, including tasks, calendar
appointments, notes and contacts.
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Web Browsing Software (including Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or
Opera)
Web or internet browsers are software applications used to access
information on the World Wide Web. If you request a web page from a
particular website, the web browser retrieves the necessary content
from a web server and displays the page on your device.

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How to grow your computer literacy skills.
Now that we’ve discussed the basic tasks and software you need for basic
computer literacy, let’s unpack a few of the best ways to develop your
computer literacy.
1. Start with the basics – make sure you know how to use a computer.
Have another look at the list of basic tasks we’ve outlined above, and
perform a search using these terms on Google for resources and online
courses. There are loads of free resources and a wide range of computer
training programs online, and free (or affordable) computer training events
are common and easy to nd.
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2. Identify what you need to learn.
Analyze the job description of your ideal position to identify what skills
employers are looking for, as well as the tools you should know how to use –
(the “Requirements” section of a job description is usually a good place to
nd this information). Once you have this information, it will help you to
narrow your focus to the areas that will be most bene cial for you to develop,
both for the short- and the long-term.
3. Take a free online or in-person computer course.
As we’ve mentioned, there are many free on-and o
ine resources available
when it comes to growing your computer literacy. If you prefer learning tech
skills for free online, there are plenty of ways to do so. Perform a search
online (on YouTube, for example), for free courses, resources and content on
pretty much anything you want to know. If you’d prefer a more formal
learning experience, you can nd many free college-level courses online.
4. Familiarize yourself with an understanding of how computers and the
internet work.
Having an elementary understanding of how the technology that you use
functions, provides a strong foundation for using it effectively, and for future
learning. Spend some time understanding the “why” behind certain
operations, functions and features of your computer and the software you
use to get a solid foundation on which to develop your computer literacy in
the future.
5. Apply the knowledge and get hands-on practice.
Try to see if there’s a way to get hands-on experience if a job description
requests familiarity with a speci c tool. Be creative! Learn how to use Google
Calendar by using it to plan and schedule your appointments and activities,
for example.
Keep in mind that you should always be honest with an employer about your
skills and abilities. If you lack a skill that is listed in the job description, you
can always mention that it is something you are currently learning (or intend
to learn), and emphasize your ability and willingness to pick up new skills
quickly.
Last note:
Are you ready and excited to up-skill your computer literacy to a more
professional and e
cient level? Coggno has a wide range of computer
literacy courses. You can have a look at our free courses here and our course
catalog here.
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