Certificate in Computer Application (CCA)

Course Overview

A 3-month foundational course covering computer basics, MS Office, Internet and digital literacy.

3 Months

Duration

Modules

Topics

Hybrid

Mode

Paper I - DBM/CA-01: Introduction to ICT Tools [Theory 60 hrs + Practical 60 hrs]

1. Computer Appreciation 8 hrs

Definition, characteristics, generations and classification of computers (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

2. Computer Organization 12 hrs

CPU, memory hierarchy, input-output devices, storage devices (Theory 6 + Practical 6 hrs)

3. Operating System 24 hrs

Concepts of OS, Windows and Linux environment, file management, control panel, utilities (Theory 12 + Practical 12 hrs)

4. Word Processing 10 hrs

Document creation, formatting, tables, mail merge, printing (Theory 5 + Practical 5 hrs)

5. Spreadsheet Package 16 hrs

Worksheets, formulas, functions, charts, data handling (Theory 8 + Practical 8 hrs)

6. Presentation Package 10 hrs

Slides, themes, animation, transitions, slide show delivery (Theory 5 + Practical 5 hrs)

7. Data Base Operations 24 hrs

Database concepts, tables, queries, forms and reports (Theory 12 + Practical 12 hrs)

8. Computer Communication and Internet 8 hrs

Networking basics, Internet, browsers, e-mail operations (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

9. Security Overview 4 hrs

Virus, malware, safe computing practices, data protection (Theory 2 + Practical 2 hrs)

10. Information Technology and Society 4 hrs

IT applications, e-Governance services, digital India ecosystem (Theory 2 + Practical 2 hrs)

Paper II - DBM/CA-PR: ICT Tools Practical [50 Marks]

1. Laboratory Exercises and Practical Record 40 hrs

OS operations, office package assignments, database and Internet lab tasks with maintained practical record

2. Practical Examination and Viva-Voce 10 hrs

Final practical examination with viva as per examination pattern

Offline (train + exam at centre)

Online (exam-only, flat)₹1,500

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