Windows Vista Introduction

Who is this course for?

This course is designed to introduce the absolute beginner to the basic skills involved in using your PC.

Prerequisites

None. Although you should be reasonably comfortable with a keyboard layout.

Benefits

At the end of the course you should be able to understand all you need to know to start using your PC, whether you choose to use it for work or for surfing the internet / playing games at home.

Elements of a window
The Windows desktop
The start menu and taskbar
Starting and shutting down Windows
Working with Windows applications - using Microsoft Word and Excel, running multiple applications simultaneously
Using the my computer window and Windows Explorer
Managing Files - examining properties, creating a folder, copying and moving files, renaming and deleting a folder or file
Modifying system settings - the control panel, date, time, screen display, mouse and keyboard settings
Creating graphics and displaying quick views
Creating and using shortcuts, on the desktop and in the Start menu
Browsing the world wide web, understanding the internet and world wide web, using internet Explorer
Using the Windows help system

Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.

Modern-spec IT, fully networked with internet access

Lunch, breaks and timing

A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Virtual training

Regular breaks throughout the day.

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

Reference material

Available online. 100+ pages with step-by-step instructions

24 months access to Microsoft trainers

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