Digital Skills Essentials
Build digital confidence from the ground up. This course is designed for complete beginners to master computer navigation, file management, the modern web, online safety, and digital productivity tools that form the foundation for all further technology learning.
Prerequisite: No Prior Knowledge Needed
🟢 No Prior Knowledge — Anyone can start without previous experience.
Core Areas Covered
Practical Capstone Project
Small 'digital errand' task (organize files, research a topic online, send a summary email).
What You'll Master
Confidently operate any Windows or Mac computer independently
Organize, search, and manage files, folders, and cloud storage
Browse the internet safely and identify secure vs harmful links
Use digital tools for school homework and personal productivity
Per-Hour Syllabus & Course Curriculum
Instructional Pacing
10 Hours Recommended (6 hrs minimum accelerated)
Flexible teaching units with hands-on labs and tangible milestones
Parts of a computer (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, storage), input vs output devices, safely powering on/off.
Identify components on a real/pictured device; practice a clean startup and shutdown.
Name the main parts of a computer and start/shut it down correctly.
Correct typing posture and finger placement, common keyboard shortcuts (copy/paste/undo), mouse actions.
Guided typing drill; click/double-click/drag-and-drop practice exercises.
Type without hunting excessively, and use click/double-click/drag confidently.
Desktop layout, taskbar/dock, opening and closing applications, switching between windows.
Open 3–4 apps, arrange/resize windows, switch between them using shortcuts.
Navigate the desktop and manage multiple open windows.
What a file/folder is, creating and naming folders, moving and copying files.
Build a simple folder structure and move sample files into it.
Create, name, move, and copy files and folders.
Searching for files, common file types/extensions, local vs cloud storage.
Search for a file by name and by type; save one file locally and one to cloud storage.
Find files quickly and choose where to save them appropriately.
What a browser is, navigating websites, tabs, bookmarks, downloading files safely.
Open multiple tabs, bookmark a page, download and locate a file.
Browse the web confidently and manage downloads/bookmarks.
Strong password practices, recognizing phishing attempts, safe browsing habits.
Evaluate sample 'real vs fake' emails/links and spot the red flags.
Create a strong password and recognize an obvious phishing attempt.
Privacy settings on common platforms, the idea of a digital footprint, responsible online behaviour.
Review and adjust privacy settings on one real account together.
Check and adjust basic privacy settings independently.
Sending/organizing email, using a calendar or reminders app, simple note-taking tools.
Send a properly formatted email, set a calendar reminder, take structured notes on a short topic.
Send email, set reminders, and take digital notes.
How the week's skills combine into a real everyday workflow.
Complete a mini 'digital errand' — research a topic online, organize the findings into files, summarize and send via email.
Independently combine files, browser research, and email/notes to complete a real task.
Flexible Course Pacing & Extension Guidelines
⏱ Extend if: Learner has zero prior device exposure (add 2–4 hrs on device handling and typing) — new total 12–14 hrs.
Hour blocks are modular teaching units. Sessions can be merged into 90–120 min deep-dives or split into shorter focused sessions for younger learners while preserving every learning outcome.
Equipment & Prerequisites
A desktop computer or laptop (Windows, macOS, or ChromeOS)
Stable internet connection for live video sessions
Working mouse and keyboard
Live Online Tuition
₦4,000/hr
$3.02 USD/hr for international learners
✓ Free Know Your Instructor (KYI) session before payment