Digital Literacy and Microsoft Skills Course
Learn to use a computer with confidence: save and organise files, type documents in Word, build spreadsheets in Excel, make PowerPoint slides, send emails and use social media safely.
R199 once-off. Study on your phone, at your own pace. Get a certificate when you finish.
Start for R199 →We will never ask you to pay for a job. R199 pays for the course, once.
What you will be able to do
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Explain what a computer is and what its hardware and software do.
- Create, save and organise files and folders.
- Type and format professional-looking documents in Microsoft Word.
- Store, organise and work with data in Microsoft Excel.
- Make presentation slides in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Search the internet and send and receive emails.
- Use social media safely and understand the benefits of blogging.
| Level | Beginner, no computer knowledge needed |
| Duration | 2 to 5 days (about 4 hours 37 minutes of video), self-paced |
| Format | Online video lessons, 7 modules |
| What you need | A phone, tablet or computer with internet; access to a computer helps you practise |
| Price | R199 once-off. No monthly or registration fees. |
| Certificate | Purple Growth certificate of completion, ready to download when you pass. |
Who this course is for
- People who have never used a computer
- Job seekers who need computer skills on their CV
- Anyone who wants to move into office or admin work
- Small business owners who want to use email, documents and social media
Where computer skills get you hired
Almost every office job now expects basic computer skills: receptionist, admin assistant, admin clerk and data capturer adverts ask for Word, Excel and email in nearly every case. Data capturing is one of the most common entry-level computer jobs, in government departments, hospitals, banks, retailers and logistics companies. PayScale puts the average data capturer salary at about R8,400 a month, as shown in our data capturer guide.
Will this course get you hired?
No course can promise you a job, and anyone who does is not being honest with you. What this course does: it takes you from no computer experience to using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet, so you can honestly write “basic computer skills” on your CV and explain in an interview what you can do.
After you finish
- Add it to your CV under “Courses”, for example: Digital Literacy and Microsoft Skills Course, Purple Growth eCampus (2026): Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, email and internet, file and folder management.
- Apply for entry-level office roles that ask for basic computer skills, such as receptionist, admin assistant or general office assistant, and list Word, Excel and email clearly on your CV. Never pay anyone for a job or an interview.
- Get job alerts. JobAlertsZA is a free tool that finds admin and office jobs near you.
The certificate you get when you finish
Your full name, the course name and the date you finish. Download it as a PDF as soon as you complete the course and add it to your CV.
- R199 once-off. No monthly fees and no registration fee.
- Secure payment through PayFast.
- Start straight away once your payment goes through.
- Study on your phone, at your own pace.
- 1,800+ people have signed up to Purple Growth eCampus.
Questions people ask
Is this a scam? Will you ask me to pay for a job?
No. R199 pays for the course, once. We will never ask you to pay for a job, an interview or a placement. You pay through PayFast and the course opens as soon as your payment is confirmed.
Do employers accept this certificate?
It is a Purple Growth certificate of completion that shows you finished the Digital Literacy and Microsoft Skills Course course and passed its assessments. It gives you proof of the skills you trained in and something concrete to put on your CV.
I have never used a computer. Can I do this course?
Yes. You do not need any computer knowledge to start. The course begins with what a computer is and how it works, then moves step by step through files and folders, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the internet, email and social media, with videos.
Do I need matric or experience?
No. You don’t need matric or experience to do this course. Some employers ask for matric for their jobs, so check each advert.
How long does it take?
Most people finish in 2 to 5 days. The course has 7 modules with about 4 hours 37 minutes of video in total. You study at your own pace, with no deadline. Your progress is saved.
What if I fail a quiz?
You need 80% to pass each quiz, and you can retake them as many times as you need.
Can I get my money back?
Yes, within 7 days, as long as you haven’t opened any course content. See our refund policy.
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Course Includes
- 7 Lessons
- 446 Topics
- 70 Quizzes
- Course Certificate
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