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Computer Essentials & Microsoft Office

Build confident everyday computer skills for school, office and business — Windows, the internet, email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

4 weeks32 lessonsBeginnerIn-person & online

Course overview

Perfect for school leavers, job seekers and working professionals who want to use computers confidently. We start from the basics and move quickly into the Microsoft Office skills employers ask for in interviews.

Every lesson is practical: you'll type real letters and CVs, build budgets and reports in Excel, and present with PowerPoint.

What you'll learn

  • Using Windows, files and folders confidently
  • Typing skills and keyboard shortcuts
  • Internet, email and online safety
  • Microsoft Word: letters, CVs and reports
  • Microsoft Excel: tables, formulas and charts
  • Microsoft PowerPoint: clear, professional slides
  • Google Drive, Docs and online collaboration
  • Printing, scanning and PDF basics

Curriculum

  • Hardware and software
  • Windows, files and folders
  • Typing practice
  • Browsing and research
  • Professional email
  • Staying safe online
  • Formatting and styles
  • CVs, letters and reports
  • Tables and mail merge
  • Data entry and formatting
  • Formulas and functions
  • Charts and simple budgets
  • Presentation design
  • Google Workspace basics
  • Final practical assessment

Tools you'll use

WindowsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointGoogle Workspace

Who this course is for

Beginners, school leavers, job seekers and office staff.

Class schedules

OptionDaysTimeMode
Weekday morningsMon – Thu9:00 – 12:00In-person or live online
Weekday eveningsMon – Thu17:30 – 19:30In-person or live online
Weekend classSaturdays9:00 – 15:00In-person or live online

Choose your preferred schedule when you enroll. In-person classes are held in Dar es Salaam; online classes run live on Zoom or Google Meet.

Ready to take the next step in your creative journey?

January 2027 intake is open. Reserve your seat in a design or IT class — in Dar es Salaam or online.

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