Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application

The Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) is a comprehensive, career-oriented course designed to develop advanced computer application and technical skills. It covers computer fundamentals, Windows 11, MS Office 2024, Internet and Email Technology, Desktop Publishing (PageMaker, CorelDRAW 2019 and Photoshop 2024), Accounting with Tally Prime, and Python Programming. The course helps students enhance their digital proficiency and prepare for career opportunities in IT, office administration, graphic designing, accounting, and programming.

Syllabus

1. Computer Fundamentals
Ø Introduction to Computers
Ø Characteristics and Generations of Computers
Ø Hardware and Software
Ø Input and Output Devices
Ø Memory, Storage and Operating Systems
2. Windows 11
Ø Desktop, Start Menu and Taskbar
Ø File and Folder Management
Ø MS Paint, Notepad and WordPad
Ø Control Panel and System Settings
Ø Paint 3D
3. MS Office 2024
Ø MS Word: Document Creation, Formatting, Mail Merge and Printing
Ø Advanced Excel: Formulas, Functions, Charts, PivotTables and Data Analysis
Ø PowerPoint: Presentation Design, Animations and Transitions
Ø MS Access: Database Creation, Tables, Queries, Forms and Reports
Ø MS Outlook: Email, Contacts, Calendar and Task Management
4. Internet and Email Technology
Ø Internet Basics and Web Browsing
Ø Search Engines and Online Services
Ø Email Creation and Management
Ø File Uploading, Downloading and Attachments
Ø Cybersecurity and Online Safety
5. Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Ø PageMaker: Page Layout, Text Formatting and Publication Design
Ø CorelDRAW 2019: Vector Graphics, Logo, Banner and Poster Design
Ø Photoshop 2024: Photo Editing, Image Manipulation and Graphic Design
Ø Print Design and Project Preparation
6. Accounting and Tally Prime
Ø Fundamentals of Accounting
Ø Journal, Ledger and Trial Balance
Ø Financial Statements
Ø Company Creation in Tally Prime
Ø Voucher Entries and Inventory Management
Ø GST, Invoicing and Taxation Basics
7. Python Programming
Ø Introduction to Python
Ø Variables, Data Types and Operators
Ø Conditional Statements and Loops
Ø Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries and Sets
Ø Functions and Modules
Ø File Handling and Exception Handling
Ø Basic Programming Projects
8. Practical Training and Project Work
Ø Computer Lab Practice
Ø MS Office Practical Assignments
Ø DTP Designing Projects
Ø Accounting Practice in Tally Prime
Ø Python Programming Exercises
Ø Final Project and Practical Assessment