Syllabus Oscit
Syllabus Oscit
OS-CIT
Odisha State – Certificate in Information Technology (OS-CIT)
These skills are essential for mastering best practices and smart use of computers and
smart phones as well as various popular Software Tools and Mobile Apps with their
applications in real life job situations leading to enhancement of individual’s
productivity, efficiency, quality and creativity in personal, professional and social life.
Software Tools
The software tools to be covered in the course:
1 Windows 10
2 Internet
3 Google Chrome
4 Mozilla Firefox
Word Processor
5 MS Word 2019/365
6 Google Docs
Spreadsheet
7 MS Excel 2019/365
8 Google Sheets
Presentation Graphics
9 MS PowerPoint 2019/365
10 Google Slides
11 MS Outlook 2019/365
12 Gmail Inbox
13 Google Drive
Syllabus
This topic also covers awareness about the life and work of individuals whose
inventions and discoveries have made today’s world of IT possible and made our life
simple, easy and interesting. This topic attempts to motivate and inspire a learner to
pursue career in IT.
2. Smart Typing Skills: Learner gets an opportunity to learn scientific method of error-
free typing along with use of voice typing while achieving high speed and acceptable
as per the industry standards.
3. MS Office Skills: These are the skills that help the Learner work effectively at the
workplace by way of smart use of various office automation tools to quickly deliver
various professionally relevant high quality outputs required in normal job
environments.
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4. Digital Skills for Daily Life: Now-a-days, use of internet, mobile and similar
gadgets, and Apps available on them have liberated us. 21st Century Daily Life Skills
cover how to make smart use of such various Apps and Websites to make job
environment efficient, productive and effective.
5. 21st Century Study Skills: The rapidly changing part of life in 21st Century is,
mainly the way we learn/study. 21st Century Study Skills helps us to keep up with it,
and open new learning avenues. e.g.: using various websites/apps for accessing
interactive learning objects, virtual labs, accessing knowledge-banks like, TED Talks,
Google Scholar etc.
6. Digital India Skills: Being a citizen belonging to 21st Century, everyone should be
aware of various online services and facilities made available by central government.
Digital India Skills help in availing these services effectively. e.g.: services like
availing passport, Aadhaar card, PAN card, various certificates like,
birth/death/marriage/income certificate etc.
8. Go Green: Go Green section includes knowledge and practices that can lead to more
environment friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can
help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future
generations.
9. Netiquettes: Netiquettes are the etiquettes to use the internet. This includes
communicating in a polite manner whether through mail, chat or forums, respecting
copyright issues, posting topics, respecting the time of others, etc. All these aspects
are covered in this section.
10.Cyber Security Skills: Cyber Security skills are the skills that anyone and everyone
should be aware about. Skills that educate about vulnerabilities while moving around
in the cyber world, and best practices for maintaining safety, securing your digital
identity. e.g.: tasks like: I can protect myself from online spoofing, I can secure my
net banking account with strong password, I can securely share my data on social
media sites etc.
(in Minutes)
The break-up of practical (perform) part will be as below for each session:
60 1
50.0 50
Topics Sub-Topics
Computer Describe the importance of computers in today's world.
Basics Identify the main parts of a computer.
Identify the steps for starting and shutting down a computer.
Identify the different groups of keys on a keyboard.
Basic typing, typing in multiple languages.
Perform different tasks by using a mouse.
Describe other common computing devices such as laptops,
netbooks, tablets, and phones.
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Identify the primary hardware components of a computer.
Explain an operating system.
Explain programs and data.
Describe a network and the types of networks.
Explain the terms Internet, World Wide Web, and intranet.
Compare the features of different types of computers.
Explain the role of memory.
Explain the basics of computer performance.
Explain the concept of minimum requirements for software.
Describe the types of productivity programs and their uses.
Describe the types of communications programs and their uses.
Describe the uses of educational and entertainment programs.
Explain the common functions of an operating system.
Identify the components of the Windows 10 interface.
Explain the options available in the Start screen of Windows 10.
Work with the Windows 10 interface within programs.
Manage files and folders in Windows Explorer.
Perform basic file operations.
Describe how computers have become a central part of
everyday rural and urban life – around the world.
Identify the career opportunities available for a computer-
literate person.
The Internet, Describe the uses of the Internet and Cloud Services.
and the World Identify the requirements for an Internet connection.
Wide Web Identify the features of two types of Internet connections.
Relate the term bandwidth to types of Internet connections.
Describe the components of the Web.
Explain how Web addresses work.
Explain how to connect to the Internet.
Explore Web sites by using a browser.
Describe how to save favorite Web sites.
Search for reliable information on the Web.
Explain how to perform transactions over the Web.
Explain how e-mail works.
Write and send e-mail messages.
Manage e-mail messages.
Identify correct e-mail etiquette
How to create an email address.
Identify the features of online communities.
Explain how instant messaging and Web-cam video
communication works.
Explain how to create and publish Web pages.
Explain how to blog using Windows Live Writer.
Information Information Systems
Technology, People
The Internet, Software
and You Hardware
Data
Connectivity and the Mobile Internet
The Internet, The Internet and the Web
Internet Access
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the Web and Web Utilities (Filters, File transfer utilities, Internet Security
Electronic Suites)
Commerce Communication
Search Tools
Electronic Commerce
Cloud Computing
The Internet of Things
Application Application Software
Software General-Purpose Applications
Specialized Applications
System System Software
Software Operating systems
Mobile Operating systems
Desktop Operating systems
Utilities
The System System Unit
Unit System Board
Microprocessor
Memory
Expansion Slots and Cards
Bus Lines
Ports
Power Supply
Electronic Data and Instructions
Input and What is Input?
Output Keyboard Entry
Pointing Devices
Scanning Devices
Image Capturing Devices
Audio-Input Devices
What is Output?
Monitors
Printers
Audio-Output Devices
Combination Input and Output devices
Secondary Storage
Storage Hard Disks
Solid State Storage
Optical Discs
Cloud Storage
Mass Storage Devices
Communicatio Communications
ns and Communication Channels
Networks Connections Devices
Data Transmission
Networks
Network Types
Network Architecture
Organizational Networks
Databases Data
Data Organization
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Databases
DBMS Structure
Types of Databases
Database Uses and Issues
Topics Sub-Topics
Introduction Introduction to Typing
Touch Typing
Voice Typing
Keyboard
Types of Keyboards
Ergonomic Keyboards
PDA Keyboards
Devanagari Font and complex script settings, Unicode settings
Muscle Memory
Names of Fingers
Finger Placements
Minimizing Hand Movements
Typing Trivia
Measuring Progress
Introduction Introduction to Keyboard, Home Row
to Keyboard The Space Bar
The Enter Key
Using Keys
Typing Tips
Learning the G and H Keys
Learning the Apostrophe Key
Top Row
Learning the E and I Keys
Learning the W and O Keys
Learning the Q and Y Keys
Learning the P and T Keys
Bottom Row
Learning the C and Comma Keys
Learning the Tab Key
Introduction Num Pad
to Number Touch Typing on the Number Pad
Pad
Num Pad Home Row Positions
Index Finger Keys
MS Office Skills:
Topics Sub-Topics
Office Describe the functionality of the common programs in Microsoft
Productivity Office 2019 and Office Web Apps.
Programs – Identify the main components of the graphical user interface
MS Office (GUI) of a productivity program.
Use the pointer to navigate in a program.
(Word, Excel,
Identify the tabs, groups, and commands on the Ribbon.
PowerPoint) Use the buttons on the toolbars to perform various tasks.
and Google Type text and characters in a program by using the keyboard.
Office (Docs, Explain the use of keyboard shortcuts and key combinations.
Sheets, Perform basic tasks in a word processor.
Slides) Find and open templates in word processor.
Edit and format text in word processor.
Work with tables and pictures in word processor.
Proofread a document in a word processor.
Identify the benefits of desktop publishing.
Identify the components of a spreadsheet.
Enter data into a spreadsheet.
Perform basic mathematical tasks in a spreadsheet.
Insert charts in a spreadsheet.
Print a spreadsheet.
Identify the elements of a presentation program.
Create a presentation.
Add graphics and multimedia to a presentation.
Use the print options available in a presentation program.
Explain basic concepts of a database.
Create a database.
Work with records in a database.
Explain what database queries are and how they work.
Work with reports.
Topics Sub-Topics
Internet and Buying good internet plans for mobile
Connectivity Configure and activate internet connection for mobile
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Wi-Fi
Tethering, Hotspot
Productivity Mobile Number Identification :Truecaller App
Google Tasks
Google Calendar
To-Do, reminders, Alarms, Clock
Gmail
Voice Typing
Smart Voice Assistant: Google Assistant, Siri
Weather forecast: Accuweather
JustDial
Mobile Scanners (Adobe Scanner, Google Lens)
Evernote
QR code scanning
Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, Google Drive
Google Playbooks
Voice Recorder
Mirroring Apps
Minutes of meetings: Otter
Google Keep
Android File Explorer
DropBox
Camera (Photo, Video)
Social Networking for professional upgradation: LinkedIn
Connect Google Duo
Skype
Google Meet
WhatsApp
Entertainme Booking movie/theatre tickets online: BookMyShow
nt Watching movies online : YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar,
Voot
News apps: Inshorts, Daily Hunt
Storytel, Audible, BookGanga
Smart Home: Alexa, Google Home
Casting (Mobile on TV)
Online Music: Gaana, JioSaavn
Cashless Google Pay
Transactions Paytm
BHIM App
eBanking Opening net banking account
Credit or debit card for online shopping
Bill Payment/ Recharge mobile phone online
Recharge Pay Telephone bill online
Pay electricity bill online
Travel Travel Planning: Yatra, MakeMyTrip, Trivago, Google Trip
Topic Sub-Topic
Smart Using Google to search more information about study topics
Search Doing clustered search
Using Wikipedia to search the information
Searching and downloading eBooks (NCERT)
Finding information about The World via https://knoema.com/atlas
Online and Watching educational videos online (YouTube)
Free Watching educational talks on TED Talks
Learning Listening to a podcast and learn cool science facts in
60 seconds
Joining Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Learning online courses on Coursera.org
Learning online courses on Udemy App
Learning any subject online for free on edx
Learning from Best Colleges in the World - NPTEL
Learning through videos on Khan Academy
I want to improve my Social Learning/General Knowledge using
Facebook
Using Discovery Science for studying in a better way
Learning programming/coding with peers on
Topics Sub-Topics
Ergonomics:
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Topic Sub-Topic
Correct Importance of ideal posture while using computer
Sitting Some neck exercises for stress relief
Postures Ideal neck Posture
while using
Shoulder exercises for computer users
computer
Leg exercises
Stretch your legs
Why use an ergonomic chair?
Use ergonomic table
Ergonomic keyboard drawer
Avoid the Lower Back Pain
Prevent musculoskeletal disorders
Exercises for your back
Prevent ergonomic injuries in children
Using Mouse Correct use of keyboard and posture
and Ergonomic keyboards
Keyboard Tips to use the keyboard
Correctly
Use Mouse Ergonomically
What is an ergonomic mouse?
Taking Care Eyes vis-a-vis your computer screen
of Eyes Adjust the display’s brightness
Check and optimize the display settings
Rule of 20-20-20”
Prevent computer vision syndrome
Blink your eyes
Soothe your eyes
Proper lighting around computer workstation
Taking Care Avoiding high audio volume
of Ears Helpful tips: Reading from your computer screen
Using ergonomic headphones
Taking Care Exercises your hands and fingers
of Hands and Ouch! That wrist hurts!
Fingers Flex those fingers
Forming Break the harmful habits
good Habits Adjust your workstation for comfort
Check the position of your monitor
Don’t keep those legs dangling
Correct laptop posture
Exercises at your desk
Avoid eating at your desk
Breathing exercises
Keep away from the noise
Taking care while working at AC workplaces
Go Green:
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Topic Sub-Topic
Saving Importance of shutting down and logging off a computer
Energy Turn off your monitor
Did you correctly shutdown your computer?
Hibernate, lock or shut down?
Screensavers are not energy savers, shun them
Use apps to save time and fuel
Use Google Maps to save fuel and time
Save fuel, go green
Tips on green computing
Use shared drive storages instead of email attachments
Analyze your computer's energy usage
Use effective power management
When multitasking, close the unused apps
Organize files and folders: Saves energy
Use energy saving technology
Buy computers that come with a Star rating
Buy only energy efficient products
Upgrade to a flat panel LCD monitor
Adjust the brightness on your monitor
Remember to turn-off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Turn off the peripherals
Verify if your computer’s power supply is 80 plus Certified
Extend the life of your computer
Paperless Save paper, use the Notepad app
Working Send e-invites and save paper
Reduce your carbon footprints
Share online and reduce paper waste
Save paper, use both sides of paper
Use paperless communication
Use online services wherever possible
Think before you take a printout
Reduce paper margins to decrease paper consumption
Use soft copies of textbooks whenever possible
Use digital copies over hard copies
Opt for e-bills and e-bank statements to save environment
Use printer rationally, opt for eFax
Replace colored prints with black and white
Saving Use Google Calendar to work effectively
Resources Create shortcuts, not copies
Avoid unnecessary digital storage and email attachments
Delete unused files from the hard drive
Archive large email folders
Avoid non-productive message and mail forwards
Use zip files and PDFs
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Video conference to save time and resources
Download only the apps and programs you need
Recycling Recycle your old computer
Separate your e-waste and techno trash
Reuse ink cartridges
Netiquettes:
Topics Sub-Topics
Netiquettes Netiquettes
Email etiquettes
Online forms and their risks
Be vigilant while using online classifieds
Rules of Net-etiquettes
Sharing is caring, but not on Internet
Deactivate unused accounts
Safe online recharge
Risks in Online registration
Validate before sharing online
If you copy-paste, first know about copyrights
Importance of strong password
Sharing photos online
Safe Downloading
Stay safe on social networking sites
Surf smarter
Digital signatures
Be safe while posting your resume online
Trusted websites
Cyber Hacking
Cyber Mischief
Cyber Stalking
Cheating by personation
Cyber Identity Fraud
Some safe e-commerce tips
Keep your software/apps updated
Be vigilant while using online classifieds
Just because it’s free, it doesn’t mean it’s safe
Smart Habits Encrypt files to protect data
Online gaming is not always fun!
Keep your account information for yourself
Use antivirus protection before you go online
Protect yourself from cyber bullying
Stay safe while booking tickets online
Create back-up copies for your important stuff
Sharing is caring, but not on the Internet
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Unsecure wireless connections
Peer to peer sharing
Keep your data private online
Surf smarter
Don't leave copies of your printed pages in a common printer
Use emoticons in your post
Don't Type in ALL CAPS
Read the email before you send
Risks associated with social bookmarking
Unsecured wireless connections
Do not attach unnecessary files
Don't reply a private message on "reply all”
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Introduction To the Course
Remote working - a developing global concept
Types of Remote Working concepts
Introduction
Difference between Office working and Remote working
Working with Global Teams
How to be a Good Remote Worker
Getting Connecting your laptop to internet - Wi-Fi
Started with Connecting your laptop to internet - Mobile Hotspot
Remote
Working Connecting to your company's VPN
Connecting Video conference through Google Meet
with peers in Instant Messaging using WhatsApp
remote
working -
video and Emails vs. Instant Messaging Applications
chat
Collaborating
with Team Google Suite
Members
Accounting of
tasks in
Trello
remote
working
Trouble Some Quick Fix Tips
shooting of IT
issue Team Viewer, AnyDesk
File Sharing
during
Dropbox
remote
working
Digital signature
Office Tools
Scanning documents
Best Create a workplace that works for you
Practices in Take care of your physical health
Remote Take care of your mental health