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Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 2

Upcoming Class Dates

(Toronto location only)

Course Specifications

Course number: 084218
Software: Microsoft® Windows® 7
Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description

This course is the second and the last in the series of Microsoft® Windows® 7 courses. This course 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. In addition to this, you will also work with Internet Explorer 8, manage network communications and data, and enhance system performance.
Course Objective: You will work with Microsoft® Windows® 7 to perform advanced tasks.

Target Student: This course is designed for any knowledge worker or business professional who needs operating system and file management skills.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take the following Element K courses, or have equivalent knowledge.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Course Content

Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows 7 Environment

Topic 1A: Apply Aero Features
Topic 1B: Modify Display Settings

Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts

Topic 2A: Create a User Account
Topic 2B: Manage User Accounts

Lesson 3: Working with Applications in Windows 7

Topic 3A: Schedule Tasks
Topic 3B: Work with Media Files
Topic 3C: Explore Games
Topic 3D: Manage Programs

Lesson 4: Working with Devices

Topic 4A: Modify Device Settings
Topic 4B: Configure Removable Devices

Lesson 5: Managing Networks

Topic 5A: An Overview of Networks
Topic 5B: Share Files and Folders
Topic 5C: Manage Offline Files

Lesson 6: Securing System Data

Topic 6A: Back Up Data
Topic 6B: Restore Data
Topic 6C: Apply Security Settings

Lesson 7: Enhancing System Performance

Topic 7A: Improve Processing Speed
Topic 7B: Optimize Power Consumption
Topic 7C: Configure Windows Update Settings
Topic 7D: Troubleshoot Problems

Lesson 8: Working with Internet Explorer 8

Topic 8A: Manage Favorites
Topic 8B: Manage History Files
Topic 8C: Configure Pop-Up Settings
Topic 8D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings