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Computer Basics: Windows, Internet, Email & AI for Daily Life

For absolute beginners; AI as an assistant for everyday tasks

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About this course

This course is designed for those with no prior computer experience who want to acquire fundamental skills. Through practical modules and numerous exercises, you will learn to use Windows, navigate the internet safely, and manage your email. We will also explore how an artificial intelligence assistant can simplify daily tasks, such as writing texts or finding information, making it a useful tool from the start.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h

1 First Steps with Windows
Get comfortable with the computer interface and file management. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Turning on the PC and Using the Mouse
    Learn how to turn on the PC and master clicking, double-clicking, and right-clicking.    7 min
  2. The Desktop and Start Menu
    Navigate the main screen and find installed programs.    6 min
  3. Managing Windows
    Learn how to minimize, maximize, and close program windows.    6 min
  4. Creating and Renaming Folders
    Organize your workspace by creating folders for your documents.    6 min
  5. Moving and Deleting Files
    Organize files using drag-and-drop and the recycle bin.    6 min
2 Browsing the Web
Learn how to use a browser to explore the internet. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. What is a Browser?
    Open Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and understand the address bar.    6 min
  2. Searching on Google
    Use keywords to find answers to any question.    6 min
  3. Navigating Links
    Understand how to move within a website by clicking on links.    6 min
  4. Bookmarks
    Save your most important sites to find them again with a single click.    6 min
  5. Downloading Images and Files
    Save content found online to your computer.    6 min
3 Communicating via Email
Create and manage an email account independently. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Creating an Email Account
    Choose a provider (Gmail/Outlook) and register correctly.    7 min
  2. Reading and Replying
    Open your inbox and write a quick reply.    6 min
  3. Sending a New Message
    Compose an email by entering the recipient, subject, and body text.    6 min
  4. Managing Attachments
    Send and receive photos or documents along with your message.    6 min
  5. Cleanup and Spam
    Delete unnecessary emails and recognize junk mail.    6 min
4 Security and Privacy
Protect yourself and your data while using the PC. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Recognizing Secure Sites
    Check for the padlock icon and the HTTPS address in the browser.    6 min
  2. Effective Passwords
    Create passwords that are hard to guess but easy to remember.    6 min
  3. Avoiding Scams (Phishing)
    Avoid falling for fake emails asking for banking details.    6 min
  4. Updates and Antivirus
    Why keeping your system updated is important for security.    6 min
  5. Privacy on Social Media and the Web
    Limit the sharing of personal information online.    6 min
5 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Experience how AI can help with daily tasks. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. What is an AI Assistant?
    Understand in simple terms how a computer can 'reason' with us.    6 min
  2. Accessing ChatGPT or Copilot
    Open the AI tool and start a conversation.    6 min
  3. Writing Text with AI
    Get help writing a formal letter or a greeting.    6 min
  4. Finding Ideas and Information
    Ask the AI for recipes, travel itineraries, or simple explanations.    6 min
  5. Verifying Answers
    Learn not to trust blindly and to fact-check information.    6 min
6 Integration and Final Practice
Combine all learned skills into a real-world project. 4 lessons · 28 min
  1. Planning an Activity with AI
    Use AI to create a shopping list or a weekly plan.    7 min
  2. Saving Results to the PC
    Copy text from the AI into a Windows file and organize it.    7 min
  3. Sharing via Email
    Send your work to a friend or to yourself as a reminder.    7 min
  4. Guided Final Exercise
    A general review of all stages: from the desktop to online security.    7 min
Final project

My First Digital Project

Users will use AI to generate a one-day itinerary for a city of their choice, save the itinerary to a file on the desktop, and send it via email to a test recipient while browsing safely.

What you'll get

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  • 💬 Personal AI tutor
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  • ♾️ Lifetime access
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  • 📱 Phone or computer
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  • 💸 14-day refund
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  • ⚡ Short & focused
    3h of practical content

Certificate of completion

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Just a phone or computer with internet. No installs, no special hardware.

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Yes — full refund within 14 days, no questions asked.

How long will I have access? +

Forever. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit anytime.

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Yes. On completion you'll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

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