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BASICS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

Using a keyboard

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Beginner

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What you'll learn

Learn how to use a computer keyboard to type text and numbers, find your way around a computer and perform simple tasks.

The keyboard basics

How to navigate using the keyboard

The useful keys

How it works

Select 'start the course' below.

You will be taken to the Learn My Way website.

You do not need to register to start this course, just select the first topic to get started.

Once you have completed the course, you can revisit it at any time to recap.

You can also access additional resources to keep learning.

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BASICS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

Using a keyboard

What you'll learn

What you'll learn

How it works

Select 'start the course' below. You will be taken to the Learn My Way website.

You do not need to register to start this course, just select the first topic to get started.

Once you have completed the course, you can revisit it at any time to recap. You can also access additional resources to keep learning.

3 other courses you might love

Using a mouse

Using a touchscreen

Introduction to office programs

3 other courses you might love

Using a keyboard

Introduction to office programs

Using a mouse

Select 'start the course' below.

You will be taken to the Learn My Way website.

Once you have completed the course, you can revisit it at any time to recap.

You can also access additional resources to keep learning.