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DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATION
The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer applications and empower them to leverage their skills for self-employment. It covers a wide range of topics, including computer fundamentals, operating systems, popular software applications, programming concepts, database management, desktop publishing, web page designing, and accounting software.

The objective of this part-time skill development course in Computer Applications is to equip students with essential computer skills and knowledge that will enable them to pursue self-employment opportunities. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of computer fundamentals, operating systems, office productivity software, programming basics, database management, desktop publishing, web design, and accounting software.
Documents Required:
- 10th Marks Sheet
- Aadhar Card
- Photo of Candidate
- Address Proof (Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Domicile Certificate)
- Verified email ID
- Contact No. (Self and Parents)
Detailed Syllabus
(i) Introduction to Computer
Computer and Latest IT gadgets, Evolution of Computers & its applications, IT gadgets and their applications, Basics of Hardware and Software, Central Processing Unit, Input devices, Output devices, Computer Memory & storage, Application Software, Systems Software, Utility Software, Open source and Proprietary Software, Mobile Apps.
(ii) Introduction to Operating System
Operating System, Basics of Operating System, Operating Systems for Desktop and Laptop, Operating Systems for Mobile Phone and Tablets, User Interface for Desktop and Laptop, Task Bar, Icons & shortcuts, running an application, Operating System simple setting, using mouse and changing its properties, changing system date and time, changing display properties, to add or remove Program and its features, adding, removing &sharing Printers, File and Folder management, types of file extensions.
(iii) Word Processing
Word Processing Basics, Opening Word Processing Package, Title Bar, Menu Bar, Toolbars & Sidebar, Creating a New Document, Opening and Closing Documents, Opening Documents, Save and Save As, Closing Document, Using The Help, Page Setup, Page Layout, Borders, Watermark, Print Preview, Printing of Documents, PDF file and Saving a Document as PDF file, Text Creation and manipulation, Document Creation, Editing Text, Text Selection, Cut, Copy and Paste, Font, Color, Style and
Size selection, Alignment of Text, Undo & Redo, AutoCorrect, Spelling & Grammar,
Find and Replace, Formatting the Text, Creating and using user defined Styles, Paragraph Indentation, Bullets and Numbering, Change case, Header & Footer, Table Manipulation, Insert & Draw Table, Changing cell width and height, Alignment of Text in cell, Delete / Insertion of Row, Column and Merging & Splitting of Cells, Border and Shading, Mail Merge, Table of Contents, Indexes, Adding Comments, Tracking changes, Macros
(iv) Spreadsheet
Elements of Spread Sheet, Creating of Spread Sheet, Concept of Cell Address [Row and Column] and selecting a Cell, Entering Data [text, number, date] in Cells, Page Setup, Printing of Sheet, Saving Spreadsheet, Opening and Closing, Manipulation of Cells & Sheet, Modifying / Editing Cell Content , Formatting Cell (Font, Alignment, Style ), Cut, Copy, Paste & Paste Special, Changing Cell Height and Width, Inserting and Deleting Rows, Column, AutoFill, Sorting & Filtering, Freezing panes, Formulas, Functions and Charts, Using Formulas for Numbers (Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication & Division), AutoSum, Functions (Sum, Count, MAX, MIN, AVERAGE),Sort, Filter, Advanced Filter, Database Functions ( DSUM, DMIN,DMAX, DCOUNT, DCOUNTA), What-if Analysis, Pivot table Charts (Bar, Column, Pie, Line), Data Validation.
(v) Presentation
Creation of Presentation, Creating a Presentation Using a Template, Creating a Blank Presentation, Inserting & Editing Text on Slides, Inserting and Deleting Slides in a
Presentation, Saving a Presentation, Manipulating Slides, Inserting Table , Adding
Pictures, Inserting Other Objects, Resizing and Scaling an Object, Creating & using Master Slide, Presentation of Slides , Choosing a Set Up for Presentation, Running a Slide Show, Transition and Slide Timings, Automating a Slide Show, Providing Aesthetics to Slides & Printing, Enhancing Text Presentation, Working with Color and Line Style, Adding Movie and Sound, Adding Headers, Footers and Notes, Printing Slides and Handouts
(vi) Introduction to Internet and WWW
Basic of Computer Networks, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Network Topology , Internet, Concept of Internet & WWW, Applications of Internet, Website Address and URL, Introduction to IP Address, ISP and Role of ISP,
Internet Protocol, Modes of Connecting Internet (HotSpot, Wifi, LAN Cable, BroadBand, USB Tethering), Identifying and uses of IP/MAC/IMEI of various devices, Popular Web Browsers (Internet Explorer/Edge, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera etc.), Exploring the Internet , Surfing the web, Popular Search Engines,
Searching on Internet, Downloading Web Pages, Printing Web Pages
(vii) E-mail, Social Networking and e-Governance Services
Structure of E-mail, Using E-mails, Opening Email account, Mailbox: Inbox and Outbox, Creating and Sending a new E-mail, Replying to an E-mail message,
Forwarding an E-mail message, Searching emails, Attaching files with email, Email
Signature, Social Networking & e-Commerce, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin,
Instagram, Instant Messaging (Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, Telegram),
Introduction to Blogs, Basics of E-commerce, Netiquettes, Overview of e-Governance Services like Railway Reservation, Passport, eHospital [ORS], Accessing e-
Governance Services on Mobile Using “UMANG APP”, Digital Locker
(viii) Digital Financial Tools and Applications
Digital Financial Tools, Understanding OTP [One Time Password]and QR [Quick Response] Code, UPI [Unified Payment Interface], AEPS [Aadhaar Enabled Payment System], USSD [Unstructured Supplementary Service Data], Card [Credit / Debit], eWallet, PoS [Point of Sale], Internet Banking, National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), Online Bill Payment
(ix) Overview of Futureskills and Cyber Security
Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Social & Mobile, Blockchain Technology, 3D Printing/ Additive Manufacturing, Robotics Process Automation, Cyber Security, Need of Cyber Security, Securing PC, Securing Smart Phone
Reference Books/Study Material
- LibreOffce, Getting Started Guide by LibreOffice Documentation Team
- Computer Networking by EdTittel,McGRaw Hills Companies
- OpenOffice.org for DUMMIES by GurdyLeete, Ellen Finkelstein and Mary Leete
This course will provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue self-employment opportunities in various sectors. In today's digital age, computer literacy and proficiency are crucial for career growth and entrepreneurship. By gaining expertise in computer applications, learners can enhance their employability, start their own businesses, or offer freelance services in areas such as office administration, data management, web design, and accounting.