PC Courses for Beginners
Windows 7 Level 1
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring Windows 7; Identify Personal Computer Functionality
Log On to Windows 7;
Explore the Desktop;
Work with Windows
Access the Help and Support Feature;
Turn Off the Personal Computer Lesson 2: Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop; Customize the Start Menu
Customize the Taskbar;
Personalize the Desktop;
Add Gadgets to the Desktop
Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files; Navigate to Folders Using Windows Explorer;
Work with Folders and Files
Secure Folders and Files;
Organize Folders and Files
Search for Folders and Files
Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs in Windows 7
Create a Document in WordPad;
Work with the Calculator
Capture Screens Using the Snipping Tool
Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool
Lesson 5: Browsing the Internet; Get Familiar with the Internet
Browse Websites Using Internet Explorer 8
Download and Install a Gadget
Windows Vista: Level 1
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers
Personal Computer Basics;
Personal Computer Hardware
Personal Computer Functionality
Lesson 2: Exploring Windows Vista
Log On to Windows Vista;
Explore the Desktop;
Manipulate Open Windows
Use Help And Support;
Turn Off the Personal Computer
Lesson 3: Customizing the Windows Vista Desktop
Customize the Start Menu;
Customize the Taskbar
Personalize the Desktop;
Set a Screen Saver;
Configure the Sidebar
Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs in Vista
Create a Document in WordPad;
Format a Document in WordPad
Work with the Calculator;
Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool
Lesson 5: Managing Folders and Files
Navigate Folders with Windows Explorer;
Work with Folders and Files
Organize Files and Folders;
Search for Folders and Files
Use the Advanced Search Options;
Burn Data on Storage Media
Lesson 6: Browsing the Internet
Become Familiar with the Internet;
Browse Websites with Internet Explorer 7.0;
Download and Install a Gadget
Windows XP
Course Content
Lesson 1: Understanding the principles of using Windows XP, The Start menu, The Taskbar menu, Opening the WordPad and Notepad programs, Common elements of a windows screen, Arranging windows on the desktop.
Lesson 2: Using Windows XP Help and Support, Creating folders, Copying, moving and deleting files, Permanently deleting files from the Recycle Bin, Locating files using Search.
Lesson 3: Changing the date and time using the Windows clock, Using Display in the Control Panel to change the appearance of the screen, Using WordPad and Paint to create, save and print a document, Creating and using shortcuts, Using the Recycle Bin to permanently delete a shortcut.
Lesson 4: Using Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, Entering a URL and loading the corresponding web site, Using hyperlinks to navigate a web site, Identifying the main items on the Outlook Express screen, Composing and printing messages, Sending and receiving messages.
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Windows 7: Transition from Windows XP
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring the New Features on the Windows 7 Desktop
Log On to Windows 7;
Explore the Desktop Context Menu Options
Explore the Windows 7 Taskbar
Lesson 2: Working with Enhanced File and Folder Management
Examine Enhancements in Windows Explorer;
Work with Libraries
Work with Windows;
Share Files and Folders
Lesson 3: Working with the New and Enhanced Programs in Windows 7
Work with New Accessories
Work with the Enhanced Accessories
Browse the Internet Using Internet Explorer 8
Use the Windows Media Center
Set Up and Manage Removable Devices
Lesson 4: Securing the Computer Using Enhanced and New Features
Apply Security Settings; Troubleshoot Problems
Windows Vista: New Features (Over Windows XP)
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring Windows Vista
Get Started with Windows Vista;
The Windows Vista User Interface
Examine New Features in Windows Explorer;
Configure the Sidebar;
Implement Windows Aero
Lesson 2: Searching for Folders and Files
Search to Locate Folders and Files in Windows Explorer
Search for Files Using the Advanced Search Options
Lesson 3: Working with New Tools and Applications in Windows Vista
Manage Calendars and Tasks;
Use Internet Explorer 7 to Access the Web;
Manage Pictures
Lesson 4: Networking to Share and Collaborate
Use the Network And Sharing Center to Share Content
Synchronize Data with Sync Center;
Collaborate Online with Windows Meeting Space
Modify the Mobile PC Settings
Lesson 5: Enhancing Performance in Windows Vista
Optimize Power Consumption;
Improve Computer Performance
Lesson 6: Enhancing System Security
Protect the System from Online Threats;
Implement Windows Vista Security Features
Backup and Restore Files and Folders
Internet Skills
Course Content
Lesson 1: Understanding the background of the Internet, using Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet, using links in the Pitman Training Web Site, using the Back, Forward and Home toolbar buttons
Lesson 2: Recognising the structure of Internet Addresses (URLs), entering a URL and load the corresponding web page, editing a URL, understanding the use of search engines to find information, performing simple searches using a variety of search engines, using the internal search facility on the BBC web site, using Edit/Find command to find a specific item on a web page
Lesson 3: Using the Favorites feature, creating a folder in Favorites, using the History feature, saving a Web page, saving a Web Picture, printing a web page, understanding the benefits of shopping online, knowing how to shop securely on the Internet
Lesson 4: identifying the main items on the Outlook Express screen, using the four main folders: Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items, composing and printing messages, sending and receiving messages, organising messages by creating a new folder, attaching a file to a message, saving an attached file, copying a URL into an e-mail message, using the Address Book, using Spell Check |
