Course Overview
This course is designed for beginners and first-time users. It covers both basic and intermediate concepts in data management and analysis, using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access as the primary tools.
- Structure: 8 weeks — evening sessions, Monday to Thursday, plus 2 weekly practical exercises.
- Format: Live instructor-led classes (virtual), and downloadable datasets.
- Class length: 40-minutes per session.
Beginners • Tertiary Preparation • First-time users
• 4 weeks • Orientation: 30 minutes/ registration day • 16 sessions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course learners will be able to:
- Navigate Windows and manage files & folders efficiently.
- Create, format and proof professional Word documents.
- Build, format and perform basic calculations in Excel (tables, formulas, simple charts).
- Design clear slide decks in PowerPoint for presentations.
- Use email and cloud storage professionally, and follow basic online security best practices.
Assessment & Certificate
Assessment is practical and applied — we test real use of tools rather than theory-only questions.
- Weekly practical exercises: short tasks to practise new skills.
- Final practical project: a capstone mini-project (e.g., build a basic Excel workbook, a Word report, and a short presentation) demonstrating integrated skills.
Certificate: Students who complete required attendance and pass the final practical project receive a Certificate of Competency — Basic Computing (digital and printable). Digital badges suitable for LinkedIn are also issued.
Learning Methods
We combine direct teaching with practice so participants can apply skills immediately:
- Instructor-led live sessions with step-by-step demonstrations.
- Weekly assignments with instructor feedback.
- Peer discussion & support through group work and discussions.
- Short recorded walkthroughs for revision and catch-up.
Virtual
Email & WhatsApp support during the cohort; post-course resources for 30 days.
Finance & Registration
We aim to keep fees affordable while maintaining high training quality:
- Course fee: E1,250 — includes course materials, practice files, and certificate.
- Payment options: One-off payment.
- Group / corporate discount: 5% discount for two or more students from the same company.
- Refund / reschedule policy: See our terms — partial refund up to 7 days before the start date.
After registration you will receive confirmation and bank payment details via emai for your registration fee. Please send payment confirmation to eswatinitechacademy@gmail.com to complete your registration.