Location

Community Services & Continuing Education - Alexandria

Objectives

• Computing Fundamentals Learn about Modern Operating systems Learn about connectors & ports Learn how to configure and use Voice mail Use windows explorer  Learn sharing files with other users Use Messaging Applications Understand Security Issues Understand data Backing-up Key Applications Learn about Apps and Applications Use an app store Explore basic techniques for Microsoft office applicationsLiving Online Learn how websites are organized  Learn about digital communications Examine the practices of good digital citizenship Learn about online safety Learn about Ergonomic best Practices

Outcomes

By the end of this course students, will be able to:Computing Fundamentals Access various operating system features Install and configure software and windows App Using Voice mail Create and use cloud accounts Operate yourself against risks Backing-up your dataKey Applications Install delete and recover apps Create simple documents (including Letters, Reports and a Brochure) Manage a spreadsheets  Learn basic database concepts Create and manage a presentationLiving Online Setup and Use web browsers Use Skype Create and use an Email account Use the Gmail calendar Operate Social Media Networks Creating & manage LinkedIn Account Manage Digital Identity

Course Contents

• Operating SystemDesktop Operating SystemWindows Power options User accounts & profilesControl PanelChanging global settingMobile operating systemOperating system Updates• HardwareHardware Device DriversComputing MeasurementsMemory and StorageTypes of computersTypical smart phone HardwareConnecting peripheralsWireless Connection Technology• Network and Mobile DevicesThe benefits of networkingBasic network technologyConnecting to the internetWire and Wireless connectionCellular networksCellular DevicesHard-Wired phonesVoice Mail• File ManagementFolder & Directly StructureUsing File ExplorerWorking with Files & FoldersDefault LocationsManaging Electronic MediaSharing Files• SoftwareManaging SoftwareConfiguring SoftwareWindows AppsMessaging Applications• Cloud ComputingCloud AccountsiCloud for windowsDropbox• Security and Maintenance Keeping safe accountsVirus – Trojans – MalwareAntivirus softwareFirewallsProtecting against risksBacking-up