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Intro to Windows: Getting Started with a Windows PC

Learn the essential skills to effectively use a Windows-based computer in this hands-on course. From navigating the desktop to creating documents and browsing the web, you'll gain the confidence you need to get started with your Windows PC. No prior experience is required.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $99
  • Live Online via webmeeting
  • 3 hours
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What you'll learn in this windows training:

In this three-hour session, you will gain the skills essential to using a Windows-based computer effectively, including working the mouse and keyboard, using the Start menu, working with windows, creating and saving documents, creating new folders and the basics of using software programs and browsing the Web.

Prerequisites

This class is designed for new computer users or those new to a Windows-based computer. No prior computer experience is necessary.

Class Outline

Exploring the Computer

  • hardware; a look at the parts and ports
  • memory vs. storage
  • starting up the computer
Using the Mouse
  • point, click and drag
  • double-click
  • right-click
Exploring the Desktop
  • the Desktop icons
  • Start menu and Taskbar
Using a Window
  • opening and closing windows
  • moving and resizing windows
  • minimize, maximize and restore
  • switching between open windows
  • changing views
Working with Files and Folders
  • navigating local and network storage locations
  • creating new folders
  • renaming, moving and copying file
  • sending to and restoring from the Recycle Bin

Using Programs

  • launching and exiting programs
  • creating and saving documents
  • opening and printing documents
  • basic text editing techniques
  • typing and editing text
  • selecting text
  • cut and paste
  • undo
Searching for Files

Customizing Your PC
  1. background image
  2. set date and time
  3. adjust volume and other settings

Remote Learning

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.

Refund Policy

  • You may cancel or reschedule a class registration at least 8 business days prior to the class without incurring any penalty.
  • After 8 business days, we may charge a penalty of up to 100% of the registration cost.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

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