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Barderian Academy
CLACC

Computer Literacy and Appreciation Certificate Course

From your first click to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CorelDRAW, the Internet and AI, on real Windows 7 and Office 2007 screens.

  • 78 video lessons in 18 parts
  • About 5 hours of video
  • 70% to unlock each next lesson
  • Final exam: theory and practical
  • Certificate with QR verification
  • Learn on computer or phone
Course fee
₦11,000
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One payment. Lifetime access to the lessons. Receipt issued immediately.

About this course

A practical, self-paced course of 78 short video lessons in 16 modules, taught by Barderian Enterprises. Watch each lesson, practise on your own computer, pass a short quiz to unlock the next lesson, then write the final exam and receive a certificate anyone can verify. The course follows the CLACC Student Handbook (2nd edition).

What you will learn

Welcome1 lesson
  1. Welcome to CLACC3:13
Module 1: Introduction to Computers4 lessons
  1. 1.1What is a Computer?3:59
  2. 1.2Characteristics and Limitations of a Computer3:31
  3. 1.3History and Generations of Computers4:02
  4. 1.4Classification, Elements and Uses of Computers3:47
Module 2: Computer Software4 lessons
  1. 2.1What is Software?3:48
  2. 2.2The Operating System and the History of Windows3:48
  3. 2.3Programming Languages, Translators and Licences3:48
  4. 2.4Malware, Antivirus, Installing and Uninstalling3:40
Module 3: Computer Hardware7 lessons
  1. 3.1Hardware and Input Devices3:26
  2. 3.2The Keyboard3:44
  3. 3.3The Mouse3:19
  4. 3.4Other Input Devices and Output Devices3:38
  5. 3.5The System Unit, Motherboard and CPU3:32
  6. 3.6Memory, Storage and Units of Storage3:41
  7. 3.7Ports and Power Protection3:23
Module 4: Booting and Shutting Down3 lessons
  1. 4.1Booting and Signing In3:33
  2. 4.2Shutting Down and Its Options3:25
  3. 4.3When the Computer Freezes: Task Manager3:40
Module 5: The BIOS2 lessons
  1. 5.1What is the BIOS?3:47
  2. 5.2Inside the BIOS Setup: the Boot Order3:42
Module 6: The Windows 7 Desktop4 lessons
  1. 6.1The Desktop and Icons3:31
  2. 6.2The Start Menu and the Taskbar3:22
  3. 6.3Windows: Parts and Control3:25
  4. 6.4Dialog Boxes and Shortcuts3:20
Module 7: Windows Settings and the Control Panel4 lessons
  1. 7.1The Control Panel and Personalising3:36
  2. 7.2Resolution, Date, Time and Time Zone3:35
  3. 7.3User Accounts and Passwords3:37
  4. 7.4Mouse, Sound, Power, Printers, Wi-Fi and Security3:41
Module 8: Creating and Managing Files and Folders4 lessons
  1. 8.1Files, Names and Extensions3:29
  2. 8.2Folders, Paths and Naming Rules3:51
  3. 8.3Selecting, Copying, Moving and Renaming3:34
  4. 8.4Deleting, the Recycle Bin, Zipping and Backup3:34
Module 9: Windows Explorer3 lessons
  1. 9.1The Windows Explorer Window and Drives3:17
  2. 9.2Views, Sorting and Searching3:27
  3. 9.3Extensions, Hidden Files and Flash Drives3:24
Module 10: Microsoft Word 20078 lessons
  1. 10.1Word Processing and Opening Word3:58
  2. 10.2The Ribbon and the Office Button3:44
  3. 10.3Saving, Opening and Closing Documents3:23
  4. 10.4Typing, Selecting and Editing Text3:23
  5. 10.5Character Formatting3:47
  6. 10.6Paragraph Formatting and Spelling3:32
  7. 10.7Page Setup, Tables, Pictures, Headers and Footers3:17
  8. 10.8Formal Letter, CV and Printing3:28
Module 11: Microsoft Excel 20077 lessons
  1. 11.1Spreadsheets and the Excel Window3:52
  2. 11.2Cells, Entering Data and AutoFill3:41
  3. 11.3Formatting a Worksheet3:29
  4. 11.4Formulas and BODMAS4:02
  5. 11.5Functions, IF, References and Errors4:14
  6. 11.6Sorting and Filtering3:44
  7. 11.7Charts and Printing3:52
Module 12: Microsoft PowerPoint 20074 lessons
  1. 12.1Presentations and the PowerPoint Window4:07
  2. 12.2Slides, Layouts and Themes3:48
  3. 12.3Transitions and Animations3:40
  4. 12.4Slide Show, Views, Handouts and Good Slides3:49
Module 13: CorelDRAW Graphics8 lessons
  1. 13.1Graphic Design, Vector and Bitmap4:28
  2. 13.2The CorelDRAW Workspace and a New Document3:54
  3. 13.3The Toolbox and Drawing Shapes3:42
  4. 13.4Fill, Outline, Arranging and Shaping3:55
  5. 13.5Text, Pictures, Colour and Design Principles4:10
  6. 13.6Project: Designing a Business Card4:05
  7. 13.7Project: Drawing the Barderian Enterprises Logo6:12
  8. 13.8Project: Two Practice Logos4:34
Module 14: The Internet and Email6 lessons
  1. 14.1What is the Internet?4:06
  2. 14.2The Internet, the Web and Getting Connected4:10
  3. 14.3Internet Terms, URLs and the Browser4:32
  4. 14.4Searching the Web3:55
  5. 14.5Email4:18
  6. 14.6Staying Safe Online4:01
Module 15: Artificial Intelligence (AI)4 lessons
  1. 15.1What is Artificial Intelligence?4:10
  2. 15.2How Machines Learn: Types and Branches of AI4:16
  3. 15.3AI Chat Assistants and Good Prompts3:51
  4. 15.4Benefits, Risks and Responsible Use of AI4:06
Module 16: Professional Guidance and Counselling4 lessons
  1. 16.1Guidance, Counselling and Professionalism4:31
  2. 16.2SWOT, SMART Goals and Decisions4:05
  3. 16.3Career Planning, CV and Interviews4:28
  4. 16.4Work Ethics, Small Business, Time, Stress and Ergonomics4:25
Final Examination1 lesson
  1. Final Exam Guide and Revision3:53