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CPD Course
Windows 10 Part 2
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Windows 10 Part 2.
This course will take students beyond the basics of Windows 10 with this intermediate-level course. It builds on the skills offered in the Microsoft Windows 10 – Part One course, with information on:
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Windows 10 Part 2.
This course will take students beyond the basics of Windows 10 with this intermediate-level course. It builds on the skills offered in the Microsoft Windows 10 – Part One course, with information on:
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Use the key features and workflows covered in Windows 10 Part 2 with greater confidence.
- Apply the tools and techniques to practical business tasks.
- Recognise common mistakes and work more efficiently in day-to-day use.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for business users, administrators, managers and professionals who want to work more efficiently with everyday digital tools.
Course at a glance
- Format: self-paced online learning.
This course will take students beyond the basics of Windows 10 with this intermediate-level course. It builds on the skills offered in the Microsoft Windows 10 – Part One course, with information on:
- Modifying system settings using a variety of tools
- Configuring user accounts
- Working with apps and devices
- Managing networks
- Securing system data
Course Topics:
Lesson 1: Working with Windows 10
TOPIC A: The Settings Window
- Opening the Settings Window
- Changing the Size of Screen Items
- Changing the Orientation
- Changing the Brightness
- Changing the Resolution
- Working with Multiple Monitors
- Activity 1-1
TOPIC B: The Control Panel
- Opening the Display Sub-Category
- Changing the Text Size
- Changing the Resolution
- Working with Multiple Monitors
- Activity 1-2
TOPIC C: Work with Virtual Desktops
- Creating a New Desktop
- Switching Desktops
- Moving Apps Between Desktops
- Closing Desktops
- Activity 1-3
TOPIC D: Manage Apps
- Viewing Installed Apps
- Uninstalling Apps
- Viewing Default Apps
- Modifying Default Apps
- Linking a File Type to an App
- Activity 1-4
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts
TOPIC A: Configure User Accounts Using the Control Panel
- Opening the User Accounts Category
- Managing Accounts
- Changing the User Account Type
- Changing User Account Control Settings
- Deleting an Account
- Activity 2-1
TOPIC B: Configure User Accounts Using the Settings Window
- Creating an Account
- Assigning or Modifying a Password
- Changing the User Account Type
- Changing a Local Account to a Microsoft Account
- Changing a Microsoft Account to a Local Account
- About Assigned Access
- Syncing Your Account Settings
- Removing an Account
- Activity 2-2
TOPIC C: Use Family Safety Features
- Opening Family & Other Users
- Adding a Family Member
- About Activity Reports
- Blocking a Family Member
- Removing a Family Member
- Activity 2-3
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 3: Working with Apps in Windows 10
TOPIC A: Use Mail
- Opening Mail
- Configuring Mail Accounts
- Viewing Mail Messages
- Composing Mail Messages
- Replying to Messages
- Deleting Messages
- Activity 3-1
TOPIC B: Use Calendar
- Opening Calendar
- Configuring Calendar
- Viewing Your Calendar
- Adding Events
- Editing Events
- Deleting Events
- Activity 3-2
TOPIC C: Use Groove Music
- Opening Groove Music
- Playing Your Music
- Using the Now Playing List
- Creating Playlists
- Searching for Music
- Activity 3-3
TOPIC D: Use Movies & TV
- Opening Movies & TV
- Playing Videos
- Searching for Videos
- Activity 3-4
TOPIC E: Use Camera
- Opening Camera
- Taking Photos
- Using the Timer
- Taking a Video
- Setting Options
- Activity 3-5
TOPIC F: Use Xbox
- Opening Xbox
- Signing Into the Xbox App
- Playing Games
- Viewing Achievements
- Activity 3-6
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 4: Working with Devices
TOPIC A: Connect Devices to Your PC
- Connecting Devices
- Viewing Devices
- Removing Devices
- Activity 4-1
TOPIC B: Modify Device Settings
- Mouse & Touchpad Settings
- Typing Settings
- AutoPlay Settings
- Activity 4-2
TOPIC C: Devices and Printers in the Control Panel
- Viewing Devices
- Adding a Device
- Removing a Device
- Ejecting a Device
- Activity 4-3
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 5: Managing Networks
TOPIC A: Overview of Networks
- Networks
- Servers
- Hardware Requirements
- Workgroups
- Domains
- Activity 5-1
TOPIC B: Share Files and Folders with a Homegroup
- Homegroups
- Creating a Homegroup
- Joining a Homegroup
- Sharing Files and Folders with Other Users in the Homegroup
- Leaving a Homegroup
- Activity 5-2
TOPIC C: Manage Networks
- The Network Folder
- The Network and Sharing Center
- Sharing Options
- Shared Resources
- Network Drive Mapping
- Activity 5-3
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 6: Securing System Data
TOPIC A: File History
- What is File History?
- Enabling File History
- Setting Backup Options
- Restoring Files
- Activity 6-1
TOPIC B: System Recovery
- Enabling Automatic Restore Points
- Manually Creating Restore Points
- Performing a System Restore
- Resetting a PC
- What is Advanced Startup?
- Activity 6-2
TOPIC C: Configure Security Settings
- Windows Update
- Windows Defender
- Windows Firewall
- User Account Control
- Activity 6-3
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 7: Configuring System Settings
TOPIC A: View System Information
- Viewing System Properties
- The System Properties Dialog Box
- The Device Manager
- Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- Virtual Memory
- Activity 7-1
TOPIC B: Use the Task Manager
- Starting Task Manager
- Interface Overview
- Tab Overview
- Changing Startup Items
- Activity 7-2
TOPIC C: Optimize Power Consumption
- Power Plans
- Customizing a Power Plan
- Creating New Power Plans
- The Hibernate State
- The Sleep State
- Activity 7-3
TOPIC D: Troubleshoot Problems
- The Security and Maintenance Category of the Control Panel
- The Troubleshooting Category of the Control Panel
- The Steps Recorder
- Activity 7-4
- Summary
- Review Questions
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Windows 10 Part 2
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Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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