1. Fundamental Concepts of Computers

• Computer Basics: Block diagram of a computer, CPU, input/output devices, and primary/secondary memory.
• Hardware & Software: System and application software, language processors (Compiler, Interpreter), and utility software.
• Data Representation: Number systems (Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal) and ASCII/Unicode encoding. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2. Operating Systems and Utilities

• Operating Systems: Introduction to Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• File Management: File/folder operations, shortcuts, and using the Control Panel.
• Utilities: Antivirus tools, data backup, disk defragmentation, and basic system troubleshooting. [1, 2, 3, 4]

3. Office Automation (MS Office / LibreOffice)

• MS Word: Text editing, formatting, mail merge, and table creation.
• MS Excel: Formulas, functions, charts, and data sorting.
• MS PowerPoint: Presentation design, transitions, and multimedia embedding. [1]

4. Database Management Systems (DBMS)

• Database Basics: Introduction to relational databases and MS Access.
• SQL: Basic commands like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

5. Programming and Web Development

• Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to basic programming concepts using C, C++, or Python.
• Web Technologies: Basics of internet browsing, email protocols, and web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics). [1, 2, 3]

6. Multimedia and Soft Skills

• Graphics Design: Basics of image editing and layout using tools like Adobe Photoshop or Canva.
• IT Trends & E-commerce: Understanding e-commerce business models, digital marketing basics, and cloud computing