iOS Support Essentials is a two-day core class to teach you how to use and support iOS and how to get the most out of your iPhone or iPad. Students will learn how to share files, create documents, surf the web, back up and restore data, stay secure and keep software up to date, among other topics.
Who Should Attend
iOS Support Essentials is designed for all users of iOS, from new users to experienced IT Support staff who now have to support iOS devices. All exercises will be demonstrated in-class by the instructor. Students who have their own iPads or iPhones may bring them and follow along, but this is not necessary.
Course Outline:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Lesson 1: Basic features & troubleshooting
- iOS Versions Compared
- Power Management
- Activating, Upgrading or Downgrading iOS
- Backing Up & Restoring Data
- Multitasking & Splitscreen
- Background Refresh & Data Usage
- Motion Coprocessor
Lesson 2: Email, Contacts & Collaboration
- AppleID
- Email, General Practices
- Microsoft Exchange
- Active Sync
- iCloud & iCloud Family
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Managing Notifications
- Sharepoint & Wikis
- Facetime
Lesson 3: Multimedia & Presenting
- Camera & Video
- Photos & Photostream
- Connecting to a TV or Projector
- AppleTV
- AirPlay & Alternatives
- Home Sharing
Lesson 4: Apps & Files
- App Store
- The iOS File System
- Sharing Files Between Apps
- AirDrop
- DropBox, Google & Other Cloud Services
- Editing Text
- iBooks, E-books & PDF
Lesson 5: Security
- Unlocking & Jailbreaking
- Passcode & Encryption
- TouchID
- Restrictions
- Guided Access
- Find My iPad/iPhone and Location Services
- Apple Wallet & ApplePay
- Network Security for Business
- App Security
- Physical Security
- Private Browsing
- Standards Compliance
Lesson 6: Shortcuts & Accessibility
- Extensions & Keyboards
- Entering & Editing Text
- Zooming & Inverting the Display
- VoiceOver
- Dictation & Siri
Lesson 7: Custom Apps
- The App Store Inside & Out
- Volume Purchase Program
- Custom B2B Apps
- Buy or Develop In-House?
- Dashcode
- Xcode
- iOS Developer Program
Prerequisites: Students who attend iOS Support Essentials need not have any iPad or iPhone experience at all, but some familiarity with the iOS or other mobile OSes can help.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.