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The Certificate Course in Computer Applications provides students with essential skills to navigate modern computer tools and applications, preparing them for success in the digital workplace. This comprehensive course covers core areas such as word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), presentations (MS PowerPoint), and desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign).

Students will develop proficiency in creating professional documents, analyzing data, designing engaging presentations, and editing photos. The course also introduces video editing with Adobe Premiere and web page designing using Adobe Dreamweaver, ensuring students are equipped to work with multimedia content. Additionally, students will learn how to use the internet for research, communication, and information sharing.

By completing this program, participants will gain practical experience with widely used software, enhancing their computer literacy and boosting their employability. Whether entering the workforce, awaiting further education, or seeking to enhance their digital skills, this course provides the foundation needed for a wide range of career opportunities in the modern digital world.

Department
Department
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus / Kandy Campus / Kurunegala Campus
Level
Level
Certificate Programmes
Method
Method
Full Time
Duration
Duration
03 Months
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

  • Sat for G.C.E O/L or A/L.

  • School Leavers, Students Awaiting University, Job Seekers

Commencement

  • Colombo – 06th June 2025

  • Kurunegala – Pending

  • Kandy – Pending

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 30,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 2,000

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure and Modules

Introduction

  • Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software

Word Processing (MS Word)

  • Basic skills of text editing, formatting and designing pages

  • Word feathers for everyday use (Use of styles, Captions, Cross-references, Comments, Table of contents)

  • Creating Memos, Letters, letterheads and reference documents for business

Spread Sheets (MS Excel)

  • Basic skills for analyzing information

  • Creating charts and use of built-in functions

Presentations (MS PowerPoint)

  • Basic skills for organizing and presenting information

  • Creating a standard presentation with animations and transition

Photo editing (Adobe Photoshop)

  • Basic skills for photo editing

  • Introduction to photo editing tools

  • Learn photo editing with examples

Desktop Publishing (Adobe In Design)

  • Basic skills to create and purplish posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books.

  • Interface overview

  • Working with Text Styles, Tables, Objects and Editorial Controls

Video Editing (Adobe Premier)

  • Basic skills to create and share movies

  • Interface overview

  • Working with tools and frames

  • Create your own video

Web Page designing (Adobe Dreamweaver)

  • Basic skills for creating web pages

  • Introduction to Hypertext markup language

  • Creating a web page with a visual development tool

Internet

  • Using the internet for Communication, Research, and entertainment

  • Traditional and nontraditional ways to find and share information