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CPD Course
Windows 8 Essentials
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Windows 8 Essentials. Windows 8 Essentials will show participants the great new features of Windows 8 and provide them with a great base to further their Windows 8 experiences. With Windows 8 you are able to better manage your time by providing new and more efficient tools and...
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Windows 8 Essentials.
Windows 8 Essentials will show participants the great new features of Windows 8 and provide them with a great base to further their Windows 8 experiences. With Windows 8 you are able to better manage your time by providing new and more efficient tools and applications.
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 8 Essentials 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
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Windows 8 Essentials will show participants the great new features of Windows 8 and provide them with a great base to further their Windows 8 experiences. With Windows 8 you are able to better manage your time by providing new and more efficient tools and applications.
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Welcome to Windows 8
- About Windows 8
- Installing Windows 8 (upgrade vs. clean)
- Setting up Windows 8 (including about your Microsoft Account)
- Exploring the Start Screen
- Using Windows 8 with a Touch Screen
- Logging In and Shutting Down
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Using Apps
- Opening and Closing an App
- Navigating Apps
- About the Built-In Apps
- Using All Apps
- Updating and Downloading Apps from the Windows Store
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Working with the Desktop
- Opening the Desktop
- About the Desktop Interface
- Switching Between the Start Screen and the Desktop
- Opening Desktop Apps
- Using Desktop Effects (snap, peek, shake and flip)
- Opening Files with Different Apps
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Using the Task Bar
- About the Task Bar
- Pinning Apps to the Task Bar
- Using Jump Lists
- Minimizing All Open Windows
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Working with the Charms Bar
- Displaying the Charms
- Using the Search Charm
- Using the Share Charm
- Using the Start Charm
- Using the Device Charm
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Managing Your Files and Folders
- Working with File Explorer
- Changing File Explorer View
- Sorting Files
- Searching for Files
- Working with Libraries
- About SkyDrive
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Devices, Networking and Sharing
- View Available Networks
- Using a HomeGroup
- Using Remote Desktop
- Selecting Sharing Options
- Adding and Removing Devices
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Working with Settings and the Control Panel
- Using the Settings Charm
- Opening the Control Panel
- Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls
- Setting Default Programs
- Removing Unwanted Programs
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Personalizing Windows 8
- Customizing the Lock Screen
- Customizing the Start Screen
- Customizing Tiles on the Start Screen
- Customizing the Desktop
- Accessing the User Screen
- Module Ten:Review Questions
Module Eleven: Understanding Security and Maintenance
- Understanding Security Features
- Using Windows Update
- Using the Action Center
- Troubleshooting Problems
- Using System Restore
- Module Eleven:Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Windows 8 Essentials
Explore more professional training through the eBSI SME Academy.
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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