Quick Start and First Steps^XP

Quick Start and First Steps^XP are unique courses for people new to computers. Their "take nothing for granted" approach leads learners step-by-step from holding and using the mouse to typing (Using Shift, Ctrl etc.) and on to essential computer tasks like managing files.

For a full list of the course contents, click here or on the image on the right.

The courses are an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to use computers, whether it is simply for leisure, to progress to ICT courses like ECDL or to use PCs for e-learning in any subject.

There are FOUR courses available to suit all needs:

• First Steps^XP: An Introduction to the XP operating system
• Quick Start: An introduction to earlier operating systems ('95, '98, 2000 etc.)

The total is brought to four with both the above being available in Standard and Advanced versions. The advanced, like the standard, assumes no computer knowledge but assumes a higher literacy level with, for example, more words to the page and a smaller font.

Note that First Steps^XP teaches the XP operating system and is therefore still suitable for establishments with old equipment to teach this. Similarly, Quick Start will work on an XP computer to allow students with an old computer at home to learn about it on more modern equipment in the training establishment.

First Steps^XP &Quick Start have many unique features including:

• A very user-friendly environment
• The mouse is not needed until it has been taught
• Two versions cater for different literacy levels
• The learner is led into the computer environment step-by-step
• The course follows an accredited list of Learning Outcomes
• Full English and Arabic, Human Speech with TWO modes of operation
• The tutor has control over many of the features
• Constant progress monitoring and assessment. Click to see the tutor assessment.
• Learners successful in one or more areas can print a certificate. Click here to view a sample certificate
• High contrast versions aid visually impaired learners of all ages
• Six Languages are available now with more languages coming soon. Click for more.

• There are 68 worksheets each to accompany First Steps^XP and Quick Start. Click here to view samples

There is also a pdf presentation giving more details of the products. This can be viewed on-screen or downloaded and printed.

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The presentation is in Adobe pdf format. To read it you need the Adobe Reader if you do not already have it. You can get the reader by clicking on the icon below:

Try First Steps^XP and Quick Start yourself
- or, even better, see how it helps a real beginner.

Please click here to request an information pack and a 5-user demo.