Basic Computer Skills and Self-Empowerment

This course is taught in English

Basic Computer Skills and Self-Empowerment

Are you a beginner looking to improve your basic computer skills and learn how to use various programs that are essential in daily life? Then this course is for you!

This course is designed specifically for those starting their digital journey, aiming to enhance their digital literacy for personal and professional use.

This course uses open and free software and follows the curriculum of the Education and Training Service Centre (Fræðslumiðstöð atvinnulífsins

Course Topics

• Digital Communication (email and messaging apps)
• Basics of Word Processing and Spreadsheet Programs
• Internet Research Skills
• Diverse Use of Smart Apps
• Digital Citizenship (electronic IDs/eID)
• Effective Communication
• Goal Setting
• Creating a Resume and Cover Letter

Teaching hours

A total of 40 hours

Classes will be held from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the following dates:

19th September, 20th September, 25th September, 26th September, 27th September, 3rd October. 4th October, 9th October, 10th October, 11th October.

Course assessment 

Course assessment is based on 80% attendance, assignments, and active participation of students. No final test. 

Course fee 

The course fee is 17.000 ISK.

Price is subject to change.

Tölvugrunnur og sjálfsefling

Vilt þú læra grunnatriði í tölvum og læra á ýmiss konar forrit sem nýtast þér í daglegu lífi?

Langar þig til að efla samskiptahæfni, setja þér persónuleg markmið og auka sjálfstraust?

Þá er þetta námskeið fyrir þig.

Viðfangsefni

• Rafræn samskipti (tölvupóstur og samskiptaforrit)
• Grunnatriði í ritvinnslu og reikniforritum
• Upplýsingaleit á netinu
• Fjölbreytt notkun snjalltækja og forrita
• Rafræn borgaravitund (rafræn skilríki/íslykill)
• Árangursrík samskipti og tengslamyndun
• Markmiðasetning
• Gerð ferilskrár og kynningarbréfs

Á námskeiðinu er kennt á opinn og ókeypis hugbúnað.