INTRODUCTION

The use of the computer as part of information technology has become an important tool used to help with life’s challenges in our daily activities, whether at home, school or office. Some people today stick to the core values ​​and vast information technology opportunities available to them, but are only concerned with using the computer for some “dubious” Internet purposes. The world we live in is highly dynamic in nature as new ideas, innovations and computer education concepts are introduced at all levels to solve human problems in all fields of activity.

The challenges faced by recent graduates with little or no required skills in computer literacy are always disappointed as most employers are looking for talented graduates with computer literacy. Some of the graduates leave the university without these skills despite the introduction of some relevant programs in their schools. Without exaggeration, experiences have shown that graduates find it difficult to succeed as entrepreneurs without competency in computer appreciation/applications or inability to demonstrate their working efficiency in the latest information technology of the corporate world as employees. Universities and private organizations have to look inward to provide students with not only the theoretical aspect of learning, but also relevant skills in hands-on computer training sessions.

The essence of introducing the use of practical computer training to all students and teachers of tertiary institutions is to equip these young minds with the additional skills to face the challenges of work during and after school life. Second, the program also acts as a means of preparing students to be self-employed with these computer skills and to be an asset to the society to which they belong. Therefore, all students, especially graduate students of these institutions, should not be left out of this wonderful experience, as we highlight the usefulness of this program.

BENEFITS:

1. Empower students/graduates to be self-employed with their relevant computer skills, which would help reduce unemployment.
2. Through these means, the university/organization would have a facility equipped to run the program from time to time.
3. It would also make our graduates salable and the professors competent in their distinguished fields.
4. It would project the good image of the Institution or Organization.
5. The introduction of the computer program would generate income for the university or organization, as the case may be.
6. On the part of the students, the training fees would be very affordable compared to external prices.
7. Furthermore, this initiative would also help the government at all levels to meet their targets in the ongoing National Skills and Acquisition Programme.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

It is suggested that the aim of this program covers all interested students and readers of the institution to equip them with the basic practical skills of computer appreciation before and after their graduation, which would be an ongoing process within the complex.

In addition, we intend to achieve the following objectives of this program;

• Improve the general skills of students and teachers in the use of computer applications/assessment.

• Develop their typing skills and grammatical proficiency in English, which helps them in their research and speech reports.

• Learn basic mathematical and statistical functions that would be helpful in presenting and analyzing data from your work in tables and graphs for greater understanding.

• Know how to design and present information or reports through slides for the presentation of seminars or defense of projects that help both the teacher and the students.

• Know how to use the Internet for academic research, the publication of magazines or articles and the transfer of electronic mail (e-mail).

• It would act as a way for researchers and academics to carry out their project/thesis research work online with useful results.

COMPUTER PACKAGES

Basic computer appraisal and application training will include, but not be limited to, the following;

• Microsoft Word/word processing
•Microsoft Excel
•Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
•Microsoft Outlook
• Networks, repairs and maintenance
•Internet applications

CHALLENGES

The challenges of this program may not be limited to the following;

• Student engagement and awareness
• Personal resources
• Adequate power supply
• Event
•Other logistics:
– Overall awareness
– Learning materials
– Collection of registration fees.
– Miscellaneous expenses, etc.

TIME FRAME

The period of the computer program would cover a period of one to two months for a particular group of participants depending on the arrangements during all the first semesters of the academic sessions.

RESOURCE INSTRUCTORS

The organizers should employ experienced instructors in specialized fields of IT who have a great deal of knowledge and skill to train students in the use of computer applications/applications. In addition, the need to hire an Administrative Chief and an Accounts Officer would be necessary for the center’s organization and accountability to function efficiently and effectively.

COMING

The headquarters of the computer program must be located in any of the places designated by the university. The data center must be equipped with standard central processing units (CPUs) with a minimum of 30-set desktop monitors with split drives installed to make the environment conducive to learning.

REGISTRATION PAYMENT

The organization’s management should create an affordable flat fee for student training (subject to review) to attract a large crowd. In addition, there should be a separate fee for registration, identity cards, and learning materials for participants.

CONCLUSION

It is important that students, teachers, and institutions take computer appreciation training very seriously by improving their proficiency skills so that they can stand out from their peers as the world evolves through science and technology. Organizing a computer program center for students would certainly bridge the computer appreciation gap and information technology deficiency of our young people in this part of the country as they face post-graduation job market challenges and ability to interact with their compatriots abroad. world.

Finally, it is very valuable to introduce the computer appreciation training program in the university curriculum for students in general, especially those with student loans, since we cannot leave behind our leaders of tomorrow, since the knowledge in Information technology is very beneficial.