Course Description

1 day course

This course is the first in a series of two Microsoft® Windows® 7 courses. This course will provide you with the basic skills needed to get started with personal computers and work with the various features, tools, and options available in the Windows 7 operating system. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the Windows 7 environment, customize Windows 7, and manage folders and files. You will also work with simple tools and browse the Internet using Internet Explorer 8.

Course Objective:

You will log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, identify the different components in the interface, customize the Windows 7 desktop, manage files and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, and browse the Internet.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take up the Introduction to Personal Computers course available at ElementK or possess equivalent experience.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, and identify the different components present in the interface.
• customize the Windows 7 desktop.
• manage files and folders.
• use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7.
• browse the Internet.

Lesson 1: Exploring Windows 7

• 1A: Identify Personal Computer Functionality
• 1B: Log On to Windows 7
• 1C: Explore the Desktop
• 1D: Work with Windows
• 1E: Access the Help and Support Feature
• 1F: Turn Off the Personal Computer

Lesson 2: Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop

• 2A: Customize the Start Menu
• 2B: Customize the Taskbar
• 2C: Personalize the Desktop
• 2D: Add Gadgets to the Desktop

Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files

• 3A: Navigate to Folders Using Windows Explorer
• 3B: Work with Folders and Files
• 3C: Secure Folders and Files
• 3D: Organize Folders and Files
• 3E: Search for Folders and Files

Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs in Windows 7

• 4A: Create a Document in WordPad
• 4B: Work with the Calculator
• 4C: Capture Screens Using the Snipping Tool
• 4D: Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool

Lesson 5: Browsing the Internet

• 5A: Get Familiar with the Internet
• 5B: Browse Websites Using Internet Explorer 8
• 5C: Download and Install a Gadget

For more information on Acumen Classes
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