Introduction to Computers Program
The Scholars Advantage:
- 100% of our ITC students have successfully completed the program within the timelines provided.
- 100% of our students have self-evaluated an increase in their knowledge and comfort with computers upon program completion.
- All Scholars Facilitators possess a B. Ed. and are experienced in dealing with adult clientele. Instructors are friendly and flexible to accommodate a broad range of student capabilities.
- Scholars has “scholarized” this program to ensure that each student’s needs are addressed within the timelines provided and to ensure student success. Instructors do so by regularly consulting the Personalized Program Planner to ensure that students stay on track with timelines. This process also ensures that all students are prepared for the post secondary and workplace environments.
- The Introduction to Computers Program can run concurrently with all our Scholars program offerings. This program offers continuous intake.
- Keyboarding speed is assessed at the start of the program by using a keyboarding program. The student completes keyboarding exercises throughout their program through the use of a recognized keyboarding program. This allows the student to improve his/her keyboarding skills and increases the student’s exposure to the computer.
- Scholars will provide you a final report within two days of the program completion.
Program Prerequisite:
- No prerequisite required
Program Duration (5 days per week):
Approximately 3 weeks @ 4 hours/day or 60 hours however arrangements can be made for the program to be broken up over a period of weeks
Methodology:
Students work independently through course material on the computer, while a qualified instructor provides guidance as required.
Students complete an individualized Introduction to Computers Checklist prior to commencing the program and revisit this individualized learning plan two additional times prior to completing the program. Instructors regularly consult this checklist to ensure mastery of all the computer modules. Students will be provided with step-by-step instructions along with hands on assignments from a qualified instructor.
Program Resources (Included in the cost of programming):
- Introduction to Computers Student Workbook
Price:
Please contact your local Scholars Employment Centre for information.