Description:
Course
Description
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.
Target Student: This course
is designed for any worker, business professional, or private individual who
needs knowledge in operating systems and file management
skills.
Course 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.
Syllabus:
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring
Windows 7
Topic 1A: Identify Personal Computer Functionality
Topic 1B: Log On to Windows 7
Topic 1C: Explore the Desktop
Topic
1D: Work with Windows
Topic 1E: Access the Help and Support Feature
Topic 1F: Turn Off the Personal Computer
Lesson 2: Customizing
the Windows 7 Desktop
Topic 2A: Customize the Start Menu
Topic
2B: Customize the Taskbar
Topic 2C: Personalize the Desktop
Topic 2D:
Add Gadgets to the Desktop
Lesson 3: Managing Folders and
Files
Topic 3A: Navigate to Folders Using Windows Explorer
Topic
3B: Work with Folders and Files
Topic 3C: Secure Folders and Files
Topic
3D: Organize Folders and Files
Topic 3E: Search for Folders and Files
Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs in Windows
7
Topic 4A: Create a Document in WordPad
Topic 4B: Work with the
Calculator
Topic 4C: Capture Screens Using the Snipping Tool
Topic 4D:
Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool
Lesson 5: Browsing the
Internet
Topic 5A: Get Familiar with the Internet
Topic 5B:
Browse Websites Using Internet Explorer 8
Topic 5C: Download and Install a
Gadget
Appendix A: Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix B: Personal
Computer Basics