Computer packages is a set of training meant to equip learners with basic knowledge on the use of computer systems. The training usually takes three to four months to complete. Upon completion, learners should be ready to handle basic office and personal use of the computer systems.

The outcome of this training is that, the learner should at least be able to handle basic task like ;

• Creating a word document and sending it to a printer for printing.
• Creating a basic Excel sheet document and performing basic calculations like addition and substraction.
• Creating a simple publisher design and assigning correct measurements based on given specifications.
• Create a simple PowerPoint slide and few slides, animations and transitions.
• Build organized tables using database softwares i.e MS Access or other database softwares to create and manage data organized in tables
• Create a mailing list and send an email to various recipients using the mail merge feature of Ms-word
• Create a folder and save files on it.Rename the folder ,copy or cut the folder to a new location
• Organize files and folders based on a certain criteria i.e. alphabetically, date modified, size and file type.
• Identify, create and work with various file types associated with computer files.
• Learn and appreciate the ethical use of computers including correct shut down procedures, maintenance and file/folder organisation.

Common computer packages include

• Word processing(Ms.Word,Fox pro,Libre office etc)
• Spreadsheets(Ms.Excel,Apple numbers,Google sheets,Wps office etc)
• Presentation(Powerpoint,Google slides,Keynote,Canva etc)
• Database management systems(Ms.Access,PostgresSQl,MySQL)
• Graphic design(Ms.publisher,Corel draw,Adobe Photoshop etc)
• Operating systems(Mac OsX,Windows,Linux,Ubuntu,Chrome Os)