ICT Foundation Track

Business ICT & Digital Literacy

A complete foundation in computers and digital skills — from switching on a PC to cloud services, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies in Ghana.

Beginner to Intermediate Online delivery See individual courses

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Computer basics — hardware, Windows, files

Microsoft Office 365 — Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Internet safety and cybersecurity awareness

Networking, Wi-Fi, and mobile technology

Cloud services and emerging technologies in Ghana

Course Overview

This foundational programme provides a thorough grounding in Information and Communication Technology for individuals with little or no prior computer experience. Students learn to operate computers confidently, use productivity software, navigate the internet safely, understand networking basics, and apply digital skills in their professional and personal lives.

Aligned with the Ghana ICT4AD Policy and designed for the Ghanaian learner context, this course uses local examples, GH domain resources, and practical exercises relevant to everyday life and work in Ghana.

Learning Outcomes

Operate a computer confidently: start up/shutdown, file and folder management, keyboard shortcuts
Use Microsoft Office 365: Word (documents), Excel (spreadsheets), PowerPoint (presentations)
Use the internet safely: email, web browsing, social media, phishing awareness
Understand basic networking: internet, Wi-Fi, IP addresses, DNS, VPN
Protect data: passwords, two-factor authentication, antivirus, backups
Use cloud services: Google Drive, OneDrive, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet)
Understand emerging technology: AI tools, mobile money systems, e-government services in Ghana

Weekly Curriculum

Hardware vs software, types of computers, Windows 11 basics. Exercise: Power on/off, create folders, rename files, change desktop. Quiz: Hardware components.

Creating, saving, formatting text, paragraphs, tables, printing. Exercise: Type and format a 1-page CV. Assignment 1: Write a formal business letter.

Cells, rows, columns, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF), charts. Exercise: Build a monthly budget spreadsheet. Quiz: Excel formulas.

Slides, themes, animations, slide show. Exercise: Create a 5-slide business pitch. Assignment 2: Present your "Dream Business" in 5 slides.

How the internet works, browsers, search engines, email etiquette, phishing. Exercise: Set up Gmail; compose and send a professional email. Quiz: Online safety. Mid-course assessment.

LAN/WAN/Internet, IP addresses, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, MoMo and fintech. Exercise: Connect to Wi-Fi; troubleshoot a dropped connection. Assignment 3: Map the ICT infrastructure of your home or workplace.

Cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive), passwords, 2FA, antivirus, backup 3-2-1 rule. Exercise: Set up Google Drive; back up a folder; enable 2FA on Gmail. Quiz: Cybersecurity.

AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini), Ghana e-services (GhanaPostGPS, GhanaCard portal, DVLA online), digital entrepreneurship. Final Project: Complete ICT task portfolio. Practical exam.

Assessments & Grading

Assessment	Type	Weight
Weekly Quizzes (3) Weeks 1, 3, 5	Online quiz	15%
Assignment 1 — Business Letter Week 2	Word document	10%
Assignment 2 — Dream Business Pitch Week 4	PowerPoint presentation	10%
Assignment 3 — ICT Infrastructure Map Week 6	Diagram + written report	10%
Mid-Course Assessment Week 5	Practical exam	20%
Final Project Week 8	ICT task portfolio + practical exam	35%

ICT Fundamentals Courses

Individual modules — see the courses page for current pricing and availability.

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Prerequisites

Ability to read and write in English
No computer experience required — this course starts from the very beginning
A phone, tablet, or computer with internet access is all you need

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Designed for Ghana

This course uses local examples including GhanaPostGPS, GhanaCard portal, DVLA online, Mobile Money (MoMo), and fintech services relevant to everyday life in Ghana.