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Windows 7: Level 1

Course Description
This course is the first in a series of two Microsoft® Windows® 7 courses. This course will provide you with the basic skills needed to get started with personal computers and work with the various features, tools, and options available in the Windows 7 operating system. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the Windows 7 environment, customize Windows 7, and manage folders and files. You will also work with simple tools and browse the Internet using Internet Explorer 8.

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.

Performance-Based 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.

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