Introduction to ICT

Offered by: Heart of Quest
Category: ICT / Digital Skills
Duration: 12 Weeks
Target Group: Beginners (students, youth, adults with little or no ICT background)
Format: Hands-on training + instructor-led demos + project-based learning
Tools Required: Computers (desktop or laptop), internet access, Office software, web browsers, image editing tools

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand how computers work and how to use them safely and efficiently

• Use Microsoft Word and Excel for basic document and data management

• Build simple web pages using HTML and CSS, and manage basic WordPress sites

• Design basic graphics such as posters, flyers, and logos using beginner-friendly tools

🗓️ Course Modules & Weekly Breakdown

📘 Month 1: Foundations of ICT & Productivity Tools

Week 1: Introduction to Computers

• Types and parts of a computer

• Hardware vs. software

• How computers process data

• Starting, shutting down, and using a mouse/keyboard

Week 2: Operating Systems & File Management

• Introduction to Windows (desktop, folders, shortcuts)

• Creating, saving, and organizing files

• USB drives and cloud storage basics

Week 3: Microsoft Word (Part 1)

• Creating, editing, and formatting text documents

• Paragraph styles, page layout, headers/footers

Week 4: Microsoft Excel (Part 1)

• Spreadsheets basics: rows, columns, and cells

• Simple formulas and formatting

• Charts and tables

🌐 Month 2: Introduction to Web Design

Week 5: HTML Basics

• What is a website?

• Writing HTML to create simple webpages (headings, paragraphs, images, links)

Week 6: Introduction to CSS

• Adding color, fonts, and layout using CSS

• Simple design principles for clean layouts

Week 7: Introduction to WordPress (Part 1)

• What is a CMS?

• Setting up a basic WordPress website

• Themes and content structure (pages, posts, menus)

Week 8: Introduction to WordPress (Part 2)

• Installing plugins

• Media management (images, videos)

• Customizing layout and footer/header

🎨 Month 3: Introduction to Graphic Design

Week 9: Graphic Design Principles

• Color theory, typography, and balance

• Raster vs. vector graphics

• File types (JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF)

Week 10: Using Canva or Photopea

• Creating social media posts and flyers

• Layout design using templates

• Basic image editing

Week 11: Logo and Poster Design

• Designing logos from concept to draft

• Creating posters for events or promotions

• Layering, exporting, and printing

Week 12: Final Project & Presentation

• Students design a flyer, a sample webpage, and a short document

• Peer and instructor feedback

• Showcase, feedback session, and certificate awarding

📋 Assessment Methods

• Weekly hands-on assignments

• Mid-course practical test (Week 6)

• Final ICT project (design + presentation)

• Class participation and attendance

📌 Prerequisites

• No prior ICT knowledge required

• Commitment to attend practical sessions

• Access to a laptop (support may be available for underserved learners)

🚀 Opportunities After Completion

• Gain entry-level computer literacy certification

• Apply for administrative or digital support roles

• Continue into Web Development or Graphic Design specialization

• Manage a blog, church site, or small business social media content