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Computer Skills course: Working with Windows 10-11 and Office

In this course you learn to work with Windows and Office in an accessible way. You practise with the internet, email, Word and Excel and thus lay a solid foundation for your computer skills.

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In brief. Computer Skills: Working with Windows 10-11 and Office is a one-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Arnhem or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 475 excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.

  • An accessible foundation for beginners
  • Get started straight away with Windows and Office
  • Personal guidance in a small group
  • Solid basis for further development
  • Practical skills for everyday use
MikeHans

Your trainer: Mike or Hans 1,339 evaluations in total, averaging 8.6. View the trainers

Never worked with a computer before, or would you like to refresh your basics? In this accessible course you get to grips with Windows and Office. You learn to email, browse the internet, create texts in Word and calculate in Excel. A solid basis to continue with confidence.

Description

In this course you take your first steps on the computer. In an accessible way, you learn to work with Windows and with the best-known Office programs, such as Word and Excel. You get to grips with the mouse, starting up and closing programs, and saving and moving files.

You will discover how to look up information on the internet and how to communicate by email. You will also practise writing a text in Word and making a simple calculation in Excel. Afterwards you will have a solid basis for working with a computer independently and you will know which next steps suit you.

For teams and organisations. For a group of employees we also deliver this basic course in-company. In consultation, we align it with the programs you use.

Topics

  • The computer and everything that comes with it
  • What is Windows and how does it work?
  • Working with the mouse and keyboard
  • Starting up programs and closing them again
  • What are the most important programmes?
  • What is the internet and what can you do with it?
  • How do you look something up on the internet?
  • Communicating by email
  • Creating a letter or text with MS Word
  • Making a calculation in Excel
  • Saving and moving files
  • Copying and pasting
  • Working safely on the internet: do's and don'ts

Result

After this course you know how a computer works and you can use Windows and Office independently. You open and close programs, work smoothly with the mouse and find your way around your desktop.

You search for information on the internet, send and receive emails and know how to work safely online. In Word you draft a tidy letter or text and in Excel you make a simple calculation.

You will also be able to save, find, move, copy and paste files. You will know the main do's and don'ts and have a solid basis for developing your computer skills further, for example with a follow-up Outlook, Word or Excel course.

Target audience

Do you have little or no experience with computers and would you like to learn to work with Windows and Office? Then this course is right for you. You build a solid foundation in general computer skills and are well prepared if you then want to move on to a specific Office course, such as our Outlook Basics course.

The course is suitable for employees who have worked little with a computer so far and now have to do their scheduling, emailing or record-keeping digitally.

Teaching method

During this course you work in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer. You first receive a brief explanation and then immediately get to work on the computer yourself. That way you experience straight away how it works and remember it better.

The trainer walks around, looks over your shoulder and helps you personally where needed. You set your own pace and ask questions whenever something is unclear. Everything is explained step by step, without complicated jargon.

You practise with hands-on examples you will recognise from everyday life: sending an email, looking something up on the internet or typing a letter in Word. Afterwards you receive a certificate of participation and you will have a solid basis for developing your computer skills further.

Prior knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course. You don't need to know anything about computers, Windows or Office yet. Can you switch on a computer? Then you can take part. We really do start at the beginning and take you through it step by step.

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Practical information

Number of days
1 day
Course times
from 10 am to 5 pm
Teaching hours
6 hours
Education level
Suitable for all levels
Preparation time
None
Included
Course materials and lunch on site
Certificate
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
Cancel
Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)

Language

The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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All start dates

1 training day. In order of date.

  • Tue 17 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 20 October Enrol
  • Tue 17 November 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 20 October Enrol
  • Tue 22 December 2026 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 24 November Enrol
  • Wed 3 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 6 January Enrol
  • Thu 1 April 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 4 March Enrol

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Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.

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  • Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
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The trainers for this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

Mike

Web design and IT trainer 8,6 from 1099 evaluations

Hans

Trainer in Microsoft Office and MS Project 8,4 from 240 reviews

What others say about this course

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Computer Skills course: Working with Windows 10-11 and Office: average 8 from 3 reviews

"Because the number of participants isn't that large, I found this training course very pleasant."

W.J. Smith
Nu37.9

"It is an organisation that asks in advance what the training course should be about and with how many participants, so you know straight away where you stand. I found the collaboration pleasant. We were given a lot of information but also applied it in practice."

Participant

“Very professional organisation, with a well-motivated trainer. The course material is presented with a great deal of attention and support! Recommended for people with little computer experience”

I. Molenaar - Cabrio Supply8.0

“Excellent! We were also a small group, so we got all the attention.”

M. Soonius
Oogheelkunde Rijswijk8.0

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  • Practical and interactive
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.

How long does the Computer Skills: Windows and Office course take and what does it cost?
The Computer Skills: Working with Windows and Office course takes one day. You follow the course in a classroom setting in a small group, so you receive plenty of personal attention. In one day you learn the basics of Windows, the internet, email, Word and Excel. Course materials and a certificate of attendance are included. The current price can be found on the course page.
Who is the Computer Skills Windows and Office course suitable for?
This course is suitable for anyone with little to no experience of Windows and Office. In one classroom day you learn the basics: using the mouse, opening programs, using the internet, sending email, creating a text in Word and making a calculation in Excel. No prior knowledge required. An ideal stepping stone to follow-up courses, such as Outlook Basics.
Do you need prior knowledge for the Computer Skills Windows and Office course?
No, no prior knowledge is required. The course is specifically intended for people with little to no experience of computers, Windows and Office. In one classroom day you learn the basics step by step: using the mouse, opening programs, browsing the internet, emailing and creating simple documents in Word and Excel. All you need to bring is the willingness to learn.
Which topics are covered in the Computer Skills Windows and Office course?
In the Computer Skills Windows and Office course you learn the basics of working with a computer. You cover using Windows, the mouse and programs, the internet and email, creating a text in Word, doing a calculation in Excel, and saving, moving, copying and pasting files. You also pick up practical do's and don'ts for everyday use.
Do you receive a certificate after the Computer Skills Windows and Office course?
Yes, on completion of the Computer Skills Windows and Office course you receive a certificate of participation. The course is taught in a classroom setting in a small group, guided by an experienced trainer. The certificate shows that you have mastered the basics of Windows and Office and are ready for follow-up courses.
Is the Computer Skills Windows and Office course classroom-based or online?
The Computer Skills Windows and Office course is taught in a classroom at a Learnit location. You follow the course in a small group, together with an experienced trainer who guides you step by step. Classroom learning works well if you have little experience with computers, because you can ask questions straight away and practise together.
When should you choose this classroom course instead of learning on your own via YouTube or a free online basics course?
Teaching yourself via YouTube works if you already know where to start and you don't mind working out which video matches your version of Windows or Office. On this course you are in a small group with a trainer who looks over your shoulder as soon as something doesn't work. That saves frustration if you are still unsure about the mouse, saving files or the difference between a browser and a program. The course gives you structure: from computer basics to Windows, the internet, email, Word and Excel. Choose it if you want a solid starting point and then want to move on to, for example, a follow-up Outlook or Word course.
What is the difference between this basic course and a specific Office course such as Word or Excel Basics?
The Computer Skills course focuses on the absolute basics: how a computer and Windows work, how to use the mouse, start up programs, save and move files, send email and look up information on the internet. Word and Excel are covered briefly, only to show what you can do with them. A Word Basics or Excel Basics course assumes you can already work with Windows and goes deep into one program: formatting, templates, formulas, tables. This course is therefore a stepping stone. If you have little or no experience with computers, this is where you start. If you already work routinely with Windows and want to become better at one Office program, choose the specific course straight away, such as Outlook Basics, Word Basics or Excel Basics.
What will I actually be able to do on a computer after this course?
After the classroom course day you can carry out the basic operations independently. In concrete terms this means: starting up and shutting down a computer with Windows, navigating with the mouse, opening and closing programs, and saving, moving, copying and pasting files. You can look something up on the internet via a browser, compose and send an email, type a simple letter or text in Word, and make a basic calculation in Excel. This will not yet make you fluent at a productive working level. The follow-up courses such as Outlook Basics, Word Basics or Excel Basics are intended for that. The course is enough to find your way around a computer without help and to understand which next step suits your goal.
How do I know whether this basic course is enough for me, or whether I would be better off booking a follow-up course straight away?
This course is intended for people who have barely worked with a computer before. You learn the basics of Windows, the mouse, the internet, email and the first steps in Word and Excel. Do you already have experience with starting up, browsing and emailing, and do you mainly want to become more skilled in one specific program? Then you are better off choosing a targeted follow-up course straight away, for example Word Basics, Excel Basics or Outlook Basics. Not sure? A good rule of thumb: if you cannot currently save a file, send an attachment or open a tab in your browser on your own, then this basic course is the right place to start. A follow-up course then follows on logically.
Do you work on your own laptop during this course or on a Learnit computer, and does that make a difference to what you learn?
On the classroom-based Computer Skills course you work on a computer that Learnit sets up for you, running Windows 10 or 11 and a current version of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook). You do not need to bring a laptop of your own. This has a practical advantage: everyone in the group works with the same version, the same settings and the same screen layout. The trainer can follow along step by step without differences between devices getting in the way. Do you have a different operating system or an older version of Office at home? The basic principles you learn, such as saving files, copying and pasting, sending email and searching the internet, work in much the same way everywhere.
What is the difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11 for a beginner, and will I learn to work with both on this course?
The course focuses on the basics of working with Windows and Office, and those basics are largely the same in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You learn actions that work in both versions: starting and closing programs, using the mouse, saving and moving files, copying and pasting, and using the internet and email. The visible differences lie mainly in the design: in Windows 11 the start button is in the middle by default and menus look slightly different. The underlying logic remains the same. The same principle applies to Office: whether you work with Office 2019 or Microsoft 365, Word and Excel work identically in broad terms. After this classroom course day you will be able to carry out the basic actions independently on both Windows versions.

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Next start date: Tue 17 November 2026 in Rotterdam, can also be followed online

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