Course Length: 1-day
Course Overview
This course is designed for beginning computer users who want to become comfortable with computer basics. This course will teach you steps to becoming a more efficient computer user. Learn skills, tips, and tricks to build your confidence and improve your daily computer use.
Getting to Know PC’s and the Windows User Interface
The first lesson of this course will identify the components of a personal computer. Students will learn how to sign into Windows navigate the desktop, and explore the Start menu.
Using Microsoft Store Apps and Navigation Features
This lesson begins with how to multitask with apps, search your computer, and view notifications. Then, students will learn about Microsoft Store apps and Windows navigation techniques.
Working with Desktop Applications
Next, working with desktop windows, managing files and folders with File Explorer, and creating files with desktop applications will be covered. Saving files to a specific locations. Rename, move, delete and restore files.
Using Microsoft Edge
In this lesson, students will learn how to navigate the user interface of Microsoft Edge. It also covers browsing the web, managing tabs, and modifying Microsoft Edge options.
Customizing the Windows Environment
Students will learn how to change basic Windows settings, customize the Lock screen, and personalize the desktop use the task bar and start menu.
Using Windows Features
The final lesson will teach students how to store and share files with OneDrive create and edit Word and Excel files.