Introduction to Computer:

• Overview of computers and their applications.
• Understanding IT gadgets and their uses.
• Hardware components:
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Input devices
  • Output devices
  • Computer memory and storage
  • Connecting peripherals like keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer to the CPU
• Software categories:
  • Application software
  • System software
  • Utility software
  • Open source and proprietary software

Operating Computer Using GUI-Based Operating System:

• Basics of operating systems and their usage.
• Navigating the desktop, taskbar, and start menu.
• Managing files and folders:
  • Creating, renaming, and deleting files and folders
  • Understanding file extensions
• Using system tools and accessories like Notepad, WordPad, and Paint.

Word Processing:

• Introduction to word processing software.
• Creating, opening, saving, and closing documents.
• Editing text:
  • Selecting, copying, cutting, and pasting text
  • Formatting text (font style, size, color)
  • Paragraph alignment and line spacing
• Inserting and formatting tables and images.
• Using tools like spell check and thesaurus.

Spreadsheets:

• Basics of spreadsheet software.
• Creating, opening, saving, and closing workbooks.
• Entering and editing data in cells.
• Performing calculations using formulas and functions.
• Formatting cells, rows, and columns.
• Creating and formatting charts to represent data visually.

Introduction to Internet, WWW, and Web Browsers:

• Understanding computer networks:
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Concepts of the Internet and its applications.
• Connecting to the Internet and basic troubleshooting.
• Introduction to the World Wide Web (WWW).
• Using web browsers to navigate the Internet.
• Utilizing search engines to find information.
• Downloading and printing web pages.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Basics of electronic mail (email):
  • Creating and managing an email account
  • Composing, sending, receiving, and replying to emails
  • Attaching files to emails
• Introduction to document collaboration tools.
• Using instant messaging platforms.
• Understanding online communication etiquette (netiquette).

Making Small Presentations:

• Basics of presentation software.
• Creating, opening, saving, and closing presentations.
• Adding and editing text on slides.
• Inserting and formatting images, charts, and tables.
• Applying design templates and slide transitions.
• Running slide shows and printing presentations.

Digital Financial Tools and Applications:

• Understanding digital financial services:
  • One-Time Password (OTP)
  • Quick Response (QR) code
  • Unified Payment Interface (UPI)
  • Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)
  • Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)
  • Credit/debit cards
  • eWallets
  • Point of Sale (PoS) devices
• Basics of Internet banking:
  • National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT)
  • Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)
  • Immediate Payment Service (IMPS)
• Online bill payment procedures.