Basic Computer Skills Level 1 is the first of the two levels of Accessible Education and Training Computer Skills. Computers are an important part of education, work and personal life. This course is designed to give students a strong foundation in basic computer skills through guided activities about basic computer knowledge, keyboarding, word processing, electronic communication and internet safety.
Prerequisites
Department approval required.
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What you will learn
- Basic computer skills
- Internet safety and browsers
- Accessing VCC account and email
- Basic Word documents
- Touch typing
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of CCED 0605. Methods for assessing prior learning may include demonstration or portfolio assignment. If PLAR is successful, transcripts will reflect and ‘S’ grade (satisfactorily completed), which is not included in grade point average (GPA) calculations. Please contact the Department for details.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.