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Description

In today’s world, literacy goes beyond just the basic ability to comprehend text - we need to master a new skill: digital literacy. Cornell University defines it as “the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet.”

Learn how to do all this, by taking the very first step on your way to a career in freelancing. Increase your opportunities by exploring ways to learn and earn online.

With this knowledge you’ll be able to:

  • Navigate your computer and the internet
  • Set up an email account
  • Use powerful tools like Word, Excel
  • Interact confidently with the digital world.

Prerequisites and requirements

  • Basic English skills (if you understood most of the content of this page, you are good to go!)

  • Computer with an internet connection

  • This course can be viewed on mobile, and most of the tasks can be done on mobile too, but it is not ideal. It is hard to be a freelancer from a phone, so read our tips on how to get a hold of a computer

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Curriculum

  • Chapter 0: Coderstrust

    0:48m

    • C0.01: Welcome to your learning journey!

       Resource

    • C0.02: What is Coderstrust?

       Video

    • C0.03: Coderstrust & You

       Resource

    • C0.04: Setting goals

       Resource

    • C0.05: Join our Community

       Resource

    • C0.06: How it works: Assignment example

       Resource

    • C0.07: How it works: Quiz

       Resource

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to the Course

    0:0m

    • Intro

       Resource

    • Course Structure

       Resource

  • Chapter 2: Computer Basics

    1:20m

    • How Computers Work

       Resource

    • Lesson 2 - How Computer work

       Video

  • Chapter 3: Operating a computer

    17:38m

    • How do you interact with a Computer

       Resource

    • How to use the mouse

       Resource

    • How to Right-Click

       Video

    • How to use the keyboard

       Resource

    • What is an Operating System

       Video

    • Operating Systems

       Resource

    • Windows 10

       Video

    • Different Windows

       Video

    • Folders

       Video

    • Operating a computer - Quiz

       Resource

  • Chapter 4: Introduction to the Tools

    1:21m

    • What are the Tools

       Resource

    • Intro to Microsoft Office

       Video

  • Chapter 5: Word Processing

    0:0m

    • What is Word Processing?

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    • Getting Started with Microsoft Word

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    • Document Formatting

       Resource

    • Copy and Paste

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    • Microsoft Word Advanced

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    • Word Processing - Quiz

       Resource

  • Chapter 6: Spreadsheets

    0:0m

    • What is a Spreadsheet?

      Resource

    • Getting started with Microsoft Excel

      Resource

    • More complex Spreadsheets

      Resource

    • Spreadsheets - Quiz

       Resource

    • Charts in Spreadsheets

       Resource

  • Chapter 7: Presentations

    0:0m

    • What is a Presentation?

      Resource

    • Getting to know Powerpoint

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    • Creating your first presentation

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    • Presentation - Quiz

       Resource

  • Chapter 8: How the Internet works

    0:0m

    • Introduction to the Internet

      Resource

    • How the Internet works?

      Resource

    • Why do we need the Internet?

       Resource

    • Internet Tools

       Resource

    • The G Suite

       Resource

  • Chapter 9: How to gather information

    5:12m

    • Search Engines

       Resource

    • How Search Engines Work

       Video

    • Evaluate

       Resource

    • Find

       Resource

  • Chapter 10: Email

    8:32m

    • Intro to Emails

       Video

    • E-Mail

       Resource

    • Creating an e-mail account

       Video

    • Replying to an email

       Video

    • Intro to Emails

       Resource

    • Email - Quiz

       Resource

  • Chapter 11: Social Media

    0:0m

    • Social Media

       Resource

  • Chapter 12: Instant Messaging

    0:0m

    • Instant Messaging

      Resource

  • Chapter 13: Staying safe on the internet

    0:0m

    • Why you need to stay safe?

      Resource

    • Protect your information

      Resource

    • Browsing safely

       Resource

    • Post Responsibly

       Resource

    • Staying safe on the internet - Quiz

       Resource

  • Chapter 14: Test your knowledge: Final Assignment and Exam

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    • Assignment Instructions

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    • Upload your assignment: fill in the form and click Submit.

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    • Good luck on the Exam

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    • One Last Step: Verification

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