INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE PACKAGES Meaning of Software Software is a set of programs and instructions used to operate a computer. Types of Software 1. System Software Controls and manages computer operations. Examples: Microsoft Windows Linux Functions: Manages hardware Runs programs Controls memory and files 2. Application Software Used to perform specific tasks. Type Use Example Word Processor Typing documents Microsoft Word Spreadsheet Calculations Microsoft Excel Presentation Slide shows Microsoft PowerPoint Database Data storage Microsoft Access Importance of Software Packages Saves time Improves efficiency Stores and processes data Increases accuracy Advantages Easy to use Faster work processing Improves productivity

Covers all computer packages

Data analytics is the science of analyzing raw data to make conclusions about that information. It also helps the business to optimize its performance

A Spreadsheet is a ledger sheet that lets the user enter, edit, and manipulate numerical data. A Spreadsheet usually consists of a series of rows & columns.

Pivot table is one of the basic data analysis tools used to summarize,sort,group,reorganize and count total or average data stored in a table

Microsoft excel is an electronic spreadsheet used to organize data into rows and columns

A Computer is an electronic device that accepts data as input, and transforms it under the influence of a set of special instructions called Programs, to produce the desired output (referred to as Information).

A computer is a programmable electronic device that accepts raw data as input and processes it with a set ofinstructions (a program) to produce the result as output. It renders output just after performing mathematical and logical operations and can save the output for future use. It can process numerical as well as non-numerical calculations.

The booklet covers key areas such as; 1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS 2. MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3. MICROSOFT WORD 4. MICROSOFT EXCEL 5. MICROSOFT ACCESS 6. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 7. MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 8. INTERNET & EMAIL