Department of
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Short Course in Professional Computer Applications (Colombo Regional Centre)

This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge for an office worker who needs competency in the working environment of a general office. The knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based application development and management is extensively covered in the curriculum.

Objectives of this course are as follows,

  • Familiarize with the anatomy of computers.
  • Work with operating systems and commonly used applications.
  • Learn to use the internet.
  • Work with MS office applications.
  • Develop and manage web-based applications.

During this course you will learn following modules in detail.

Computer Applications
Computer Fundamentals, Working Model of Computer, Hardware Basics (Components of Computer), How to Assemble a PC, File Organization in Computer Systems, MSDOS Operating System, Installation of Software and Drivers, Computer Networks, The Internet & Internet Applications, Internet connectivity to Home & Office, World Wide Web, E-mail System & E-mail Clients, Computer Viruses & Prevention Techniques, Basic Troubleshooting on Computers.

General Office
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power point, Microsoft Access

Web applications
Web designing and web development using HTML, CSS, Java Script, PHP and MySQL Databases, Introduction to Computer Network, Introduction to Dreamweaver, Internet Forum Applications, Working with Linux Environment, Content Management Systems, Project in Web Applications. Highly recognized certificate will be offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka to the participants who successfully complete the course.

  • Programme Code : CPCA
  • Programme Category : Short Programme –(CERC Project) Approved by The Department of Computer Science
  • Conducted by : The Department of Computer Science
  • Programme Duration : 6 months
  • Discipline(s) / Course(s) : Short Course in professional computer applications
  • Medium : English/Sinhala

Entrance is open for anyone over 18 years of age.

Issuing of Applications : 25/04/2023
Closing Date for Applications : Extended till 30/06/2023
Programme commencing date : 02/07/2023

How to Register:

If you are interested to join the next intake of this course. Please provide your contact information and preferences.

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Course fee for a student will be Rs.30, 000 /= (Per head).
Expected intake is 25 students per batch (First come-First served basis).

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Contact Details

This Short programme is conducted by The Department of Computer Science.

For more details Contact:

Address: The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences,
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Contact : 0112881097 (weekdays from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.)
Colombo Regional Centre – 0710107824 (weekends from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.)
Kandy Regional Centre -0719368424 (weekends from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.)
E-mail : Colombo Regional Centre – gksene@ou.ac.lk
Kandy Regional Centre – ubsha@ou.ac.lk
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