Computer Basics for Everyone
Start from zero — mouse, keyboard, files, internet and staying safe online. Perfect for students and mature learners.
The first lesson is free. Other lessons unlock from UGX 1,000 to UGX 5,000 via Mobile Money. Tick lessons as you finish to track your progress, then take the quiz for your certificate.
Video lessons
Computer basics — full beginner tutorial (video)Free
60 min
Meet the computer: parts & switching onFree
8 min
What a computer is, its types & everyday uses
14 min
Inside the machine: CPU, RAM & storage
16 min
Input & output devices explained
12 min
Starting up & shutting down properly
8 min
Using the mouse & keyboard confidently
15 min
The desktop: icons, windows & menus
18 min
Working with several windows at once
12 min
Files & folders: save, find & organise
22 min
Copy, cut, paste & rename
15 min
Deleting files & the Recycle Bin
10 min
Using a USB flash drive safely
12 min
Backing up your important work
14 min
Installing & uninstalling programs
16 min
Settings: volume, brightness, date & time
10 min
Connecting to Wi-Fi
12 min
Using a web browser
14 min
Staying safe from viruses & malware
18 min
Printing documents & photos
12 min
Fixing common problems yourself
16 min
Caring for your computer: habits & maintenance
12 min
📚 Course notes (3 chapters)
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Course materials
Quiz
Score 60% or higher to earn your certificate.
1. Which device do you use to move the pointer on screen?
2. What is used to type text into a computer?
3. Where are your saved documents kept?
4. To stay safe online you should…
5. What does CPU stand for?
6. Which of these is an output device?
7. Which shortcut saves your work?
8. Turning the computer off correctly is called…
9. A folder is mainly used to…
10. Which part stores your files permanently?