Computer Basics with Microsoft Office and the Internet
Computer Basics with Microsoft Office and the Internet is a step-by-step course for complete beginners, covering the mouse, keyboard, Windows 11 and managing files, using the internet and email safely, and getting started with Word, Excel and PowerPoint in Microsoft 365. It suits beginners with no prior experience, students and staff who are starting to use computers at work.
- Duration12 hours · 2 days
- FormatOnsite / live online
- Next roundOn request
- CertificateIncluded
Course overview
Many people are just starting out with computers, or can only do a few things they picked up from others. They are slow with the mouse and keyboard, cannot find files they saved, are unsure whether a link in an email or message is safe, and hesitate to try Word, Excel or PowerPoint, even though study and everyday work depend on these basic skills.
This course starts from zero, one step at a time: getting to know the computer, mouse and keyboard, using Windows 11, typing in Thai and English, storing files and folders, browsing with Microsoft Edge, searching for information, using email and keeping accounts safe. Learners then start using Microsoft 365, with Word for documents and flyers, Excel for entering data, calculating and charting, and PowerPoint for presentation slides, finishing with a workshop to create a first piece of work of their own across all three programs. (2 days, 6 hours per day, 12 hours in total, Beginner level.)
What you’ll gain
- Know the parts of a computer and use the mouse and keyboard more confidently
- Use Windows 11 to open and close programs, change key settings and type in Thai and English
- Create, store, find and back up files and folders in an organised way
- Use a web browser, search for information and download files safely
- Use email, set secure passwords and spot scam messages
- Create basic Word documents, Excel tables and PowerPoint slides
Who this course is for
- People who are new to computers or have never learned them step by step
- School and university students, and people preparing for office work
- Staff who are starting to use computers in their job
- Adults and older learners who want to use computers and the internet with confidence
Prerequisites
- No previous computer experience needed
- Some basic English reading, to recognise menu names in programs
- Bring your own laptop if you have one, so you practise on the machine you will use
Curriculum
Course Details
This is the 2026 edition of the Computer Basics with Microsoft Office and the Internet course. It runs for 2 days, 6 hours per day, 12 hours in total (09:00-16:00), step by step for complete beginners, at Beginner level. The content adds the basics of Windows 11, typing in Thai and English and managing files, moves the internet topics to today's Microsoft Edge, adds account security
and spotting scam messages, and updates Office to Microsoft 365. Mail merge and forms have been removed as too advanced for beginners and are covered in the Word, Excel and PowerPoint Essentials for Microsoft 365 course. Learners use their own licensed Office or the free Office for the web with a Microsoft account. Learners take home an illustrated step-by-step handbook and practice files to review at home.
Day 1 The Computer, Windows 11 and the Internet
Section 1: Getting to Know the Computer, Mouse and Keyboard
- Parts of a computer and common ports such as USB and headphones
- Switching on, Sleep, Restart and shutting down properly
- Click, double-click, right-click, drag and scroll
- Lab: practise the mouse and the key keyboard buttons
Section 2: Lab: Using Windows 11 and Typing in Thai and English
- The desktop, Start menu, taskbar and searching for programs
- Open, switch, minimise, maximise and close program windows
- Switch between Thai and English, and enlarge text so it is easy to read
- Lab: type Thai and English text in Notepad and save the file
Section 3: Lab: Managing Files and Folders
- File Explorer: Documents, Downloads, Pictures and Desktop
- Create, rename, copy, move and delete files, and restore them from the Recycle Bin
- Find files you cannot locate, and copy files to a USB drive
- Lab: organise your own work folders
Section 4: Lab: Browsing with Microsoft Edge
- Type web addresses, use tabs, go back and refresh
- Save favourite sites to Favorites and enlarge text on web pages
- Download files, find downloaded files and print a web page to PDF
- Lab: find information on an official website and save it to read later
Section 5: Lab: Searching for Information and Using AI with Care
- Search with Google or Bing for more accurate results
- Judge which websites are trustworthy, and check facts across several sources
- Ask an AI assistant such as Microsoft Copilot, and check the answer before using it
- Lab: find information on one topic from several sources and compare them
Section 6: Lab: Email and Staying Safe Online
- Sign up for and use email: write, reply, forward and attach files
- Set secure passwords and turn on two-step verification
- Spot scam emails, messages and links, and what never to share
- Lab: send an email with an attachment to a classmate
Day 2 Getting Started with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Section 7: Getting to Know Microsoft 365 and OneDrive
- How Microsoft 365, Office 2024 and Office for the web differ
- The shared layout: the ribbon, tabs and the Undo button
- Save files on the computer or in OneDrive, and open recent files
- Lab: create a first file and save it in your organised folder
Section 8: Lab: Typing and Formatting Word Documents
- Type, edit, copy and paste text
- Fonts, size, bold, colour and paragraph alignment
- Bullets, numbering and spell checking
- Lab: type a one-page letter or memo
Section 9: Lab: Flyers, Tables and PDF Files in Word
- Insert pictures, shapes and text boxes
- Insert a table and resize rows and columns
- Page setup, printing and saving as PDF
- Lab: make a promotional flyer and export it as PDF
Section 10: Lab: Getting Started with Excel and Simple Formulas
- Cells, rows, columns and worksheets
- Enter text, numbers and dates, and format numbers
- Formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and SUM, AVERAGE, MAX and MIN
- Lab: build a quotation that totals itself automatically
Section 11: Lab: Tables, Charts and Printing in Excel
- Arrange data as a table, sort and filter it
- Create column, line and pie charts
- Set up the page so it prints on one sheet
- Lab: build a monthly sales table with a chart
Section 12: Workshop: PowerPoint Slides and Your First Project
- Create slides, choose a theme and add text and pictures
- Bring a chart from Excel into a slide and rehearse the presentation
- Workshop: make a flyer, a calculation sheet and slides introducing your own work
- Next steps for further learning, plus questions
Schedule & training options
For individuals — public rounds
No public rounds are open right now. Join the waiting list and we will contact you first when the next round opens, or ask us on LINE. Or call 02-570-8449 or 088-807-9770
For organisations — in-house / private
- Tailor the content to your team’s tools and projects
- Your dates, at your office or live online
- Quotation with tax ID for procurement
Instructors
Frequently asked questions
Can I take this course if I have never used a computer before?
Yes. The course is designed to start from zero, beginning with holding the mouse, using the keyboard and switching the computer on and off properly, before moving on to Windows 11, files, the internet and Office. The trainer guides you step by step and helps during practice. You only need some basic English reading to recognise menu names in programs.
Do I need to buy Microsoft Office before the course?
Not necessarily. If your computer already has licensed Microsoft 365 or Office 2024, you can use it straight away. If not, you can use Word, Excel and PowerPoint for the web free of charge with a Microsoft account in a web browser, which covers the basic commands used in this course, although some features are only in the desktop apps.
How can you spot scam emails or messages?
Be wary of messages that rush you, threaten that your account will be suspended or say you have won a prize. Check the sender's name and address carefully, and hover over a link to see the real address before clicking. Never enter passwords, OTP codes or card details from a link in a message. If unsure, go to the organisation's website or phone them directly, and turn on two-step verification for extra protection.
Who is the Computer Basics with Microsoft Office and the Internet course for, and what should I know beforehand?
It suits people who are new to computers, students, people preparing for office work, staff who are starting to use computers in their job, and adults or older learners who want to use computers with confidence. No previous experience is needed. If you have your own laptop, bring it so you practise on the machine you will use.
What will I be able to do after the Computer Basics with Microsoft Office and the Internet course?
You will be able to use Windows 11 and type in Thai and English more confidently, store and find files in an organised way, browse, search, download files and use email safely, create documents and flyers in Word and save them as PDF, build a quotation, calculate and chart in Excel, and create presentation slides in PowerPoint. Participants who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion with its own number, which can be verified online.
Can the Computer Basics with Microsoft Office and the Internet course be run in-house for our team?
Yes. It can be run in-house for your team, with examples adapted to your own work, such as the forms, documents and reports your staff use every day. You can request a quotation from this page, or contact us on LINE @itgenius or by phone on 02-570-8449.