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ACC - Awareness in Computer Concepts Course

Learn computer basics, Windows, word processing, internet, email, digital payments and e-governance services in the ACC course.

Your roadmap — from admission to certificate

  1. Free counselling

    Talk to our counsellor — choose the right course, batch time and mode.

  2. Admission

    Join at a CADD centre near you or online. You get your student login and ID card.

  3. Learn step by step

    40 Hours of hands-on ACC - Awareness in Computer Concepts classes — in the classroom or live online.

    Knowing the ComputerOperating the ComputerTyping and Word ProcessingUsing the InternetEmail CommunicationDigital Financial Servicese-Governance ServicesPractice and Assessment
  4. Practice & project

    Exercises in every class and a final project, checked by your trainer.

  5. Course completion certificate + completion badge

    Finish the course and get your course-completion certificate and a digital completion badge with your name.

    Sample course-completion certificate — Associate Course in Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC)
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    Associate Course in Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC)
    Issued by
    CADD Training Cetre
    Training
    Classroom or live online
    How to earn
    Complete the course and its project
    With your name and year · its own verify link · “Add to profile” on LinkedIn
  6. Certification exam

    Take the certification exam: a theory test and a practical task — at the centre or online.

  7. Certified certificate + marksheet

    Pass the exam and get the certified certificate with your marksheet. Anyone can check it online with its QR code.

  8. Certified badge

    Your certified badge — add it to LinkedIn and share it anywhere; it opens its own verify page.

    Certified badge — Associate Course in Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC)
    Certified badge
    Course
    Associate Course in Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC)
    Issued by
    CADD Training Cetre
    Training
    Classroom or live online
    How to earn
    Pass the certification exam
    You also get
    Certified certificate + marksheet
    With your name and year · its own verify link · “Add to profile” on LinkedIn
  9. Make your CV & apply for jobs

    Make your CV in your student panel (Career → My CV) — your course, certificates and projects are added for you. Send it as a link with a preview picture, and apply to jobs and Hire Me requests from companies.

About the ACC - Awareness in Computer Concepts course

OBJECTIVE

 By undergoing the Awareness in Computer Concepts (ACC), one should be able to acquire basic knowledge on computer & its usage by understanding the following skills:

  • How to operate the elements of a computer.
  • Perform basic operations on the computer.
  • Create, edit and format documents using a word processor.
  • Access the Internet and finding information of interest.
  • Register for a web-based e-mail account and using it, Opening of e-mail attachments.
  • Understanding Financial Literacy.
  • Digital Literacy to understand the concept of Online Banking.
  • Understanding the available e-Governance Services

The module on financial literacy will enable the individuals to understand the various financial services and be aware of the various schemes of Government of India.

Duration: 20 Hours

 (Theory: 9 hrs + Practical: 11 hrs)

Eligibility

No minimum qualification is required for applying and appearing for the examination in course on Awareness of Computer Concepts (ACC).

You will be able to

  • Identify the parts of a computer and switch it on, use and shut it down correctly
  • Use the desktop, Start menu, windows, files and folders confidently
  • Type, edit, format, save and print a simple letter in a word processor
  • Browse the internet, search for information and download files safely
  • Create a web email account and send, receive and open email attachments
  • Make digital payments safely with UPI, mobile banking and cards
  • Use e-governance services such as DigiLocker and UMANG

Who it is for

  • Beginners who have never used a computer before
  • Homemakers, senior citizens and shopkeepers who want digital literacy
  • School students starting with computers
  • Candidates preparing for the NIELIT ACC programme

What you need

  • No earlier computer knowledge is required
  • Ability to read simple English or Hindi on screen
  • A mobile phone with internet is useful for practising digital payments and email

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ACC - Awareness in Computer Concepts Syllabus

8 chapters · 36 topics
01 Knowing the Computer 5 topics
  1. What a computer is and where it is used
  2. CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse and printer
  3. Input, output and storage devices
  4. Hardware and software
  5. Starting and shutting down safely
02 Operating the Computer 5 topics
  1. Desktop, icons, taskbar and Start menu
  2. Opening, moving and closing windows
  3. Using the mouse and keyboard
  4. Creating files and folders
  5. Copy, move, rename and delete
03 Typing and Word Processing 5 topics
  1. Keyboard layout and typing practice
  2. Creating and saving a document
  3. Editing and formatting text
  4. Bullets, simple tables and page setup
  5. Printing a letter or application
04 Using the Internet 5 topics
  1. What the internet is and how to connect
  2. Web browser, address bar and tabs
  3. Searching with a search engine
  4. Downloading files and bookmarking pages
  5. Safe browsing habits
05 Email Communication 5 topics
  1. Creating a web email account
  2. Compose, send, reply and forward
  3. Opening and saving attachments
  4. Contacts, folders and spam
  5. Email safety and passwords
06 Digital Financial Services 4 topics
  1. UPI apps and QR code payments
  2. Mobile and internet banking basics
  3. Debit cards, ATM and Aadhaar-enabled payments
  4. Avoiding OTP and phishing fraud
07 e-Governance Services 4 topics
  1. What e-governance is
  2. DigiLocker and UMANG
  3. Applying online for government services
  4. Online railway ticket and bill payment basics
08 Practice and Assessment 3 topics
  1. Hands-on practice tasks
  2. Revision of all modules
  3. Practical test and viva

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ACC - Awareness in Computer Concepts course — FAQ

What is the ACC computer course?

ACC stands for Awareness in Computer Concepts. It is a beginner digital literacy course on using a computer, typing documents, browsing the internet, email, digital payments and online government services.

Who can join the ACC course?

Anyone can join, including people who have never used a computer: students, homemakers, shopkeepers, senior citizens and job seekers. No earlier knowledge is needed.

What is the duration of the ACC course?

The ACC course at CADD Training Centre is 40 hours. Your counsellor will explain the weekly class timings.

Can I do the ACC course online?

Yes. You can attend classroom sessions at a CADD centre or join live online classes from home, as long as you have a computer or laptop with internet for practice.

Do I get a certificate after ACC?

Yes, a CADD Training Centre certificate is given after the course and it can be verified online. If you want the NIELIT ACC certificate, the counsellor will guide you about the NIELIT registration and exam.

What is the difference between ACC, BCC and CCC?

ACC is the most basic awareness level, BCC adds spreadsheets and presentations, and CCC is a fuller course with deeper office tools, internet, cyber security and future skills. Many learners go from ACC to CCC.

Is the ACC course useful for jobs?

ACC gives the basic computer skills now expected in almost every job, such as shop and office work, helpdesk and field data collection, and prepares you to move on to CCC or other job-oriented courses.

More questions? Ask our counsellor or read the general FAQ.

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