Business Skills Training Catalog – Intro to PCs Using Windows 8 Online Training Series!
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Overview: This course will cover the basics of using personal computers with Windows 8. Students will get an overview of PCs and the Windows 8 interface, using modern apps and navigation, and working with desktop applications. They will also learn about using Internet Explorer 10, customizing their Windows 8 environment, and using Windows 8 security features.
Series Taught By: Ken Mayer
Available CEUs for Course Series Completion: 6
Students can earn up to 6 CEUs for fully completing this course series. This information will be displayed on the certificate of completion.Learn More
Course Modules:
Module 01 – Getting to Know PCs and the Windows 8 User Interface
(Duration: 42m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Identify Components of a Personal Computer
- Desktop PC
- Topic B: Sign In to Windows 8
- The Lock Screen
- The Sign In Screen
- Demo – Signing In to Windows 8 and Managing Tiles
- Topic C: Navigate the Start Screen
- The Start Screen
- Live Tiles
- App Command Bars
- The All Apps Screen
- The Start Button
- The Scroll Bar on Start
- Account ID Menu
- Demo – Using the Account ID Menu
- Reflective Questions
- Lesson 01 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
Module 02 – Using Modern Apps and Navigation Features
(Duration: 26m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Access and Identify the Charms
- Charms on the Start Screen
- Demo – Viewing the Charms
- Topic B: Modern Apps and Common Navigation Features
- Weather App Command Bars
- The Weather Active Tile
- Demo – Navigating a Modern App
- Topic C: Multitasking with Apps
- The Switcher
- The Snap Feature
- Demo – Working with Multiple Apps
- Reflective Questions
- Lesson 02 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
Module 03 – Working with Desktop Applications
(Duration: 1h 19m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Navigate the Desktop
- The Desktop
- Tooltips
- Context Menus
- Demo- Navigating the Desktop
- Topic B: Manage Files and Folders with File Explorer
- File Explorer Window
- The Recycle Bin
- Demo- Managing Files and Folders
- Topic C: Elements of a Desktop Window
- Elements of a Desktop Application Window
- The Quick Access Toolbar and Menu
- The Print Dialog Box
- Demo- Working with the Elements of a Desktop Window
- Demo- Creating and Modifying Files with WordPad
- Demo- Printing a Document
- Reflective Questions
- Lesson 03 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
Module 04 – Using Internet Explorer 10
(Duration: 37m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Navigate Internet Explorer 10
- The Internet Explorer Default Page
- The Bing Home Page
- Demo- Navigating Internet Explorer 10
- Topic B: Browse the Web
- IE Search Suggestions
- The IE Command Bar
- The Quick Site Access Panel
- The Tabs Menu
- Preferences
- The Share Charm
- Demo- Using Internet Explorer and Share
- Reflective Questions
- Lesson 04 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
Module 05 – Customizing the Windows 8 Environment
(Duration: 35m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Customize the Start Screen
- Tile Groups
- Demo- Creating Groups on the Start Screen
- PC Settings
- Demo- Changing PC Settings
- Topic B: Customize the Desktop
- The Desktop Personalization Window
- Mouse Properties
- Demo- Personalizing the Desktop
- Reflective Questions
- Lesson 05 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
Module 06 – Using Windows 8 Security Features
(Duration: 25m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Set Privacy Levels and Passwords
- Sign-In Options
- Picture Password
- Demo – Changing Your Password
- The Privacy Menu
- Topic B: Use Windows Defender
- Windows Defender
- Demo – Changing Windows Defender Settings
- Topic C: Store and Share Files with SkyDrive
- SkyDrive
- Reflective Questions
- Lesson 06 Review
- Course Closure
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
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- about 4.6 hours on-demand video
- 6 downloadable Pdf Workbooks
- Unlimited time access (During Membership)
- Access on mobile and Desktop
- Certificate of Completion
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Students are provided access to professional development activity files which allow for an individual to test out course theories and apply the knowledge they earned from the course.Review Quizzes
Once a course is completed, test your knowledge by taking our course review quiz! Students have the ability to retake any review quizzes as many times as they wish to ensure they understand the material or to improve upon their scores.Mobile Access
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