Computer & Internet Literacy for the AI Age

Course outline and learning expectations

This is a tutor-led course. The outline shows what your tutor will cover; teaching materials and examinations are provided directly to enrolled students.

What you will learn

• Use a computer or smartphone confidently
• Create, organise, find and share files and folders
• Browse the web and use cloud storage
• Explain the internet, data and AI in plain language
• Use email and complete online forms
• Apply safe password, privacy and scam-prevention practices
• Create basic documents, spreadsheets and presentations
• Identify how everyday services collect and use data
• Use AI tools responsibly and check their outputs
• Build and present a personal digital toolkit
• Progress confidently to beginner Python programming

Modules

1. 1

   Device confidence

   Learn the basic controls and settings needed to use a computer or smartphone independently

   Computer and smartphone partsPower, charging and connectivityTouchscreen, mouse and keyboardBasic settings and accessibility
2. 2

   Files, folders, browsers and cloud storage

   Manage digital information and build efficient everyday device habits

   Typing practiceCreate and organise files and foldersDownloads and uploadsWeb browsers and searchGoogle Drive and cloud storage
3. 3

   Internet, data and AI explained

   Understand the internet, digital data and artificial intelligence through familiar African examples

   Internet and Wi-Fi basicsMobile data and airtimeReliable online searchWhat AI is and is notMobile money fraud detectionLanguage translation
4. 4

   Email, online forms and digital safety

   Communicate online and protect accounts, devices and personal information

   Create and manage emailAttachments and professional messagesComplete online formsStrong passwords and two-step verificationPhishing, scams and misinformation
5. 5

   Google Workspace and Microsoft Office basics

   Create, save, edit and share common workplace and learning documents

   Google Docs or Microsoft WordGoogle Sheets or Microsoft ExcelGoogle Slides or Microsoft PowerPointFile sharing and collaboration
6. 6

   Everyday data literacy

   Recognise, collect, organise and use data responsibly in daily life and work

   What data isHow data is collectedAirtime and mobile money recordsFarming recordsSmall-business recordsPrivacy and consent
7. 7

   Using AI tools as a learner and worker

   Use accessible AI tools safely, responsibly and effectively for practical tasks

   ChatGPT and other AI assistantsWriting clear promptsChecking AI answersGoogle LensVoice assistantsPrivacy and responsible AI use
8. 8

   Digital toolkit capstone

   Apply the course skills to a practical personal project and communicate what was learned

   Build a personal digital toolkitMap AI in a Ugandan household or businessPrepare a short presentationReflection and feedback