Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 2

Course length: 1.0 day(s)

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Course Description
This course is the second and the last in the series of Microsoft® Windows® 7 courses. This course is designed to provide you with skills that will help you manage some of the advanced tasks available in Windows® 7. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the advanced customization techniques and work with applications and programs in Windows® 7. In addition to this, you will also work with Internet Explorer 8, manage network communications and data, and enhance system performance.

Course Objective:
You will work with Microsoft® Windows® 7 to perform advanced tasks.

Target Student:
This course is designed for any knowledge worker or business professional who needs operating system and file management skills.

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

After completing this course the student should be able to:

    customize the Windows 7 environment.
  • configure user accounts.
  • work with applications in Windows 7.
  • work with devices.
  • manage networks.
  • secure your system data.
  • enhance system performance.
  • work with Internet Explorer 8.

Prerequisites:
To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take the following Element K courses, or have equivalent knowledge.

  • Introduction to Personal Computers
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1

Course Content

Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows 7 Environment
Topic 1A: Apply Aero Features
Topic 1B: Modify Display Settings

Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts
Topic 2A: Create a User Account
Topic 2B: Manage User Accounts

Lesson 3: Working with Applications in Windows 7
Topic 3A: Schedule Tasks
Topic 3B: Work with Media Files
Topic 3C: Explore Games
Topic 3D: Manage Programs

Lesson 4: Working with Devices
Topic 4A: Modify Device Settings
Topic 4B: Configure Removable Devices

Lesson 5: Managing Networks
Topic 5A: An Overview of Networks
Topic 5B: Share Files and Folders
Topic 5C: Manage Offline Files

Lesson 6: Securing System Data
Topic 6A: Back Up Data
Topic 6B: Restore Data
Topic 6C: Apply Security Settings

Lesson 7: Enhancing System Performance
Topic 7A: Improve Processing Speed
Topic 7B: Optimize Power Consumption
Topic 7C: Configure Windows Update Settings
Topic 7D: Troubleshoot Problems

Lesson 8: Working with Internet Explorer 8
Topic 8A: Manage Favorites
Topic 8B: Manage History Files
Topic 8C: Configure Pop-Up Settings
Topic 8D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings