Never Been Taught Computers? Start Here.
Six short modules take you from switching a computer on for the first time to sending work emails, filling in online job applications and staying safe from scams. Everything explained simply, nothing assumed.
"Millions of capable people are shut out of work not because they can't do the job, but because nobody ever sat them down and taught them the computer basics every employer now assumes. This course starts at the actual beginning and stays practical the whole way."
Kuben Naicker · Founder, KASI
Who this is for
First-time computer users
You've never been taught to use a computer properly and want to start from the real beginning, without embarrassment or jargon.
Job seekers
Applications, CVs and job portals are all online now. Learn the digital skills that get you past the first hurdle.
Workers moving into digital roles
Your job now expects email, online forms and shared documents. Catch up quickly and confidently.
Parents and returners
Re-entering the workforce or supporting children who live online, get the practical basics, including staying safe from scams.
What you'll walk away with
- Real confidence using a computer or smartphone: switching on, typing, saving and finding your work.
- Your own email address and the ability to send professional emails and messages for work.
- The ability to get online, search, and use websites, including job sites and online application forms.
- A personal online-safety plan: strong passwords, spotting scams, and protecting your information (POPIA basics).
- A Certificate of Completion for genuinely finished, reviewed work.
Finish this course and you're ready for Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace. KASI's 12-module programme covering documents, spreadsheets, presentations, cloud collaboration, cybersecurity and AI tools. The two courses form a complete digital skills track.
How it works
Pay and you're in within a minute. Six short modules, each with a simple practical task you submit as evidence. Most people finish in 2 to 3 weeks at a comfortable pace; some move faster, some slower. Either works.
Meet Your Computer
Switching on and off safely, using a mouse, touchscreen and keyboard, and finding your way around the screen.
Typing & Working with Text
Typing sentences properly, copying and pasting, fixing mistakes, and saving your work so you can find it again.
Getting Online
Connecting to Wi-Fi or data, using a browser, visiting websites, and managing data costs.
Email & Messaging for Work
Creating your own email address, sending and replying professionally, and using WhatsApp properly for work.
Staying Safe Online
Strong passwords, spotting scams and phishing, and protecting your personal information (POPIA basics).
Digital Skills for Finding Work
Filling in online forms, saving and sending a CV, and searching for real jobs and learning opportunities online.
Your Certificate of Completion isn't automatic. It's issued once your submitted evidence has actually been reviewed, usually within a few working days.
Common questions
I've really never used a computer. Is that OK?
Yes, that's exactly who this course is written for. Module 1 starts with switching a device on. You can do the whole course on a smartphone if that's what you have.
Is this an accredited qualification?
No, this is a practical, non-accredited short course. It doesn't carry NQF credits on its own. It prepares you for further study, including KASI's occupational programmes, which are working through QCTO accreditation.
What do I actually submit for the certificate?
Each module has one simple practical task, a screenshot, a short piece of writing, or a saved file. Submit all six and, once reviewed, your certificate is issued.
Includes reviewed evidence tasks and a certificate.
Secure payment via PayFast. Your course access link and enrolment key arrive by email immediately after payment. Your certificate follows once your evidence is reviewed.