Basic Computer Skills Course

Training Provider: Vassiljev Intellekt Kool OÜ / VIKOOL.EE
Training Format: In-person, group sessions
Training Language: As per procurement terms (Estonian and/or Russian)
Target Group: Adult participants who need basic knowledge and practical skills in Microsoft Office programs and online communication platforms
Training Volume: 60 contact hours
Intensity: 3–4 training days per week
Training Period: From contract signing until 30.09.2027
Start of Training: According to the regional group schedule set by the client

The course aims to provide participants with basic knowledge and practical skills in using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams and/or Zoom for educational, professional, and everyday use.

The objectives of the training are to:

• develop participants’ basic skills in working with text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and email;
• teach participants to use core MS Office tools in typical practical situations;
• develop skills for participating in online meetings and remote collaboration via MS Teams and/or Zoom;
• ensure confident basic use of office programs in a work environment.

Participants are expected to:

• have basic computer knowledge;
• be able to use a keyboard, mouse, and basic operating system functions;
• have a basic understanding of working with files, folders, and the internet.

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

• create, save, open, and edit documents in MS Word;
• format text, paragraphs, lists, and tables in MS Word;
• enter and edit data in MS Excel;
• use simple formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic table formatting in MS Excel;
• create simple presentations in MS PowerPoint;
• design slides considering logic, readability, and content structure;
• send, receive, sort emails, and work with the calendar in MS Outlook;
• join online meetings, use chat, microphone, camera, and screen sharing in MS Teams and/or Zoom;
• apply acquired skills in typical work and everyday tasks.

Module 1. Introduction to the Learning Environment and Digital Work – 4 hours

• familiarization with the learning environment
• basic principles of working in Windows
• organizing files and folders
• fundamentals of safe and efficient computer use

Module 2. MS Word – 6 hours

• creating, saving, and opening documents
• entering and editing text
• formatting fonts and paragraphs
• lists, alignment, spacing
• inserting tables and images
• headings, page numbering
• preparing documents for printing
• practical exercises: application, letter, CV, simple document

Module 3. MS Excel – 15 hours

• introduction to Excel interface
• entering and editing data
• rows, columns, sheets
• table formatting
• simple calculations and formulas
• sorting and filtering data
• working with ranges
• creating basic charts
• practical exercises: budget, list, tracking table, simple chart

Module 4. MS PowerPoint – 15 hours

• creating presentations
• slide structure and logic
• formatting text and images
• inserting tables and diagrams
• basic design principles and readability
• simple transitions
• preparing a short presentation

Module 5. MS Outlook – 10 hours

• introduction to Outlook interface
• composing, sending, and receiving emails
• replying, forwarding, attachments
• sorting emails and working with folders
• using the calendar
• organizing meetings and reminders
• basics of professional email correspondence

Module 6. MS Teams and/or Zoom – 10 hours

• joining an online meeting
• using camera, microphone, and chat
• screen sharing
• basic online communication etiquette
• practical participation in an online session

Module 7. Final Practical Assignment – 2 hours

• completing a comprehensive task
• applying skills from MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and MS Teams/Zoom
• summarizing and reviewing acquired skills

Total: 60 contact hours

The course uses:

• instructor explanations
• screen demonstrations
• step-by-step practice
• independent exercises
• work with real-life or work-related scenarios
• review and reinforcement of materials

Participants’ mastery is evaluated based on:

• participation in practical exercises
• completion of exercises for each module
• completion of the final practical assignment
• ongoing feedback from the instructor

Training is conducted in facilities meeting the client’s requirements, including:

• classrooms accessible by public transport
• individual workstation and computer for each participant
• modern computers with Windows 11 or newer
• installed Microsoft Office 2021 or newer
• valid software licenses
• Estonian interface for the operating system
• accessibility for participants with limited mobility, if necessary

Note: LibreOffice is not used in this training.

Participants receive:

• course materials and exercise files
• practical tasks and final assignment materials aligned with the program

Training is conducted by VIKOOL.EE instructors meeting procurement qualification requirements.
The provider ensures a sufficient number of qualified instructors as per the procurement specifications.
Each instructor has documented experience conducting group training in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook during the procurement period.
Detailed information about instructors, experience, and credentials is provided separately in the tender documentation.

Participants are considered to have completed the course upon participation in classes and successful completion of practical exercises and the final assignment.
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate issued in accordance with current educational documentation requirements and client specifications.