Overview
What does the course cover?
To become an expert with computers you will need a solid foundation. This course teaches the fundamentals of using windows and file management. These are the skills that you must know and feel comfortable with in order to get the most from using your PC and any of the programs that you will use with it. This course introduces you to working with files, directories (or folders) and the Windows environment.
Aims
Why take this course?
To become proficient in using Windows and in File Management. To be able to create folders and sub-directories using explorer. To be able to move files and folders from one folder to another. To understand the significance of different drive letters. To be able to search for and locate files by date, type and name.
Audience
Who would benefit?
Anyone new to computers or Windows and those needing to brush up on their file management skills, and if you’ve ever felt that you’ve “lost” or couldn’t find a file this is the course for you.
Course Preview
Each course contains high quality, professional video lessons, downloadable exercise files and real-world templates for you to use.
Course Details
Section 1: Windows Explorer
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: Starting Windows Explorer
- Lesson 3: Looking At Existing Files And Folders
- Lesson 4: Creating A Folder
- Lesson 5: Creating A Sub-Folder
- Lesson 6: Saving A File Into A Folder
- Lesson 7: Cutting (Moving A File) From One Folder To Another
- Lesson 8: Copying A File
- Lesson 9: Renaming A File Or Folder
- Lesson 10: Deleting A File Or Folder
- Lesson 11: Retrieving A File Or Folder From The Recycle Bin
- Lesson 12: Changing The Properties Of A File
- Lesson 13: Creating A Shortcut
- Lesson 14: Searching For A File
- Lesson 15: Sorting Your File List
Section 2: Computer Setup
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: Check Your Operating System
- Lesson 3: Check Your System Setup
- Lesson 4: Control Panel
- Lesson 5: Printer Setup
- Lesson 6: Display Settings
- Lesson 7: Procedure For Closing A ‘Hanging’ Application
- Lesson 8: Procedure For Shutting Down Your Computer
Section 3: Accessories
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: Notepad
- Lesson 3: Calculator
- Lesson 4: Paint
Section 4: Compressed Files
- Lesson 1: Introduction
- Lesson 2: Compressing A File Or Folder
- Lesson 3: Extracting Files From A Compressed Folder
Skills You’ll Learn
What you’ll be able to do after the course
- Set up files
- Organise your files
- Create sub folders
How You Can Apply These Skills
What you’ll be able to use these skills for
- Take control of your filing system
- Save time searching for folders
- Create an organised system
Certification
When you pass you will receive an internationally recognized accreditation certificate like this:
What’s next?
Upon completion, you can move onto our other Microsoft Office skills courses such as Outlook, Word, Excel or PowerPoint.
Careers that require these skills at this level?
The ability to organise files is relevant to anyone using a PC. Any office role will require you to be proficient to this level.
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