Introduction to Personal Computers Overview
Intro to Personal Computers: Regardless of your field of study and how long you’ve been working, today you need computer skills to assist your job and get you ahead in the world of business. If you are new to the computer world we recommend you take these basic classes before embarking on the more challenging courses. This Introduction to Personal Computers will be necessary for anyone new to the computer world. The importance of taking this course can’t be stressed enough. If you want to get the most out of the software applications you learn, you’ll need a thorough understanding of Microsoft Windows first. Even if you’re self-taught, this class is important.
This course will explain how to use the operating system more effectively and efficiently. This class is designed for a student who has never used a personal computer and needs to use a personal computer on the job. If you are using the Windows operating system and are new to computers, you should take this course before attempting any other courses.
The Career Center course curriculum for Intro to Personal Computers are: Intro to Personal Computers
Microsoft Windows 7 is the latest release of Microsoft Windows. Windows 7 is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks and tablet PCs. In these courses students will understand basic account and networking concepts and know how to perform basic Windows 7 tasks. Specifically, they will be able to log on to Windows 7, explore the desktop, use the Start menu, use the Windows Taskbar, explore the Control Panel, find information about their computer system and update Windows system files.
Windows 7 Level 1 will teach you how to 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.
Windows 7 Level 2 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.
The Career Center course curriculum for Windows 7 are: Windows 7 Level 1 | Windows 7 Level 2 | Windows 7: Transition from Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Introduction: Students will gain the skills needed to create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet. The target student for this course is a user who has worked with basic computer concepts and gained skills related to IBM and compatible computers.
In this course you will organize the contents of your hard drive by using Windows Explorer, create an efficient work environment by using the Control Panel and communicate instantly with others by using Windows Messenger.
The Career Center course curriculum for Windows XP are: Windows XP Introduction
Internet Explorer 8.0 Introduction: This course is designed for persons desiring to use the newest version of Internet Explorer for viewing the internet. More than likely you have heard of the internet and know that it offers you all sorts of new ways to communicate, obtain information, and even purchase items. None of these tasks can be accomplished if you don't know how to use an Internet browser. Topics include all the relevant and supporting information you need to master Internet Explorer 8.0, and course activities allow you to apply this information to practical hands-on examples.
In this course, you will use Internet Explorer to browse the Web, display web sites, search for information, communicate with others using the internet and acquire information from the internet.
The Career Center course curriculum for Internet Explorer 8.0 are: Internet Explorer 8.0 Introduction
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