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PC Fundamentals: Windows 11 and Office 365
- Categories:
- Data and Office Applications
- Level:
- Fundamentals
- Code:
- QAPF365W11
- Exam:
- Not Applicable
Overview
This course is designed for people who are not familiar with computers and want to know more. For instance, if you want a career change, or are returning to work after a break, or just want to understand why and when to use the available functions.
This course will give you the confidence to start effectively and efficiently using a computer, identify and use key components and gain valuable skills to explore further. The course is highly interactive with plenty of hands-on exercises and examines Windows 11 and Microsoft Office 365
Prerequisites
Delegates are not expected to have gained any prior knowledge of PCs before they attend this course. However, it is strongly recommended that they have some keyboard and mouse experience.
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Learning outcomes
- Get started with your PC
- Work in a Windows environment
- Manage files with File Explorer
- Understand common Microsoft Office 365 elements
- Work with the basics of Word and Excel
- Complete basic tasks in Outlook
Course outline
Module 1: Getting started
- Identify hardware, software, and operating systems
- Switch on, login and explain possible password constraints
- Identify important keys on the keyboard
- Use and configure the mouse
- Be able to identify different mouse pointers
Module 2: Working in a Windows environment
- Identify the Start menu, Desktop, and taskbar
- Customise the Start menu and taskbar
- Understand common icons and buttons
- Use Minimize, Maximize and Restore commands
- Resize application windows
- Multitask by splitting the screen and using Snap Layouts
Module 3: Managing files with File Explorer
- Understand the File Explorer interface
- Describe the difference between local, network and Cloud storage
- Navigate through folders
- Create, rename, and delete folders
- Copy and move files between folders and drives
- Work with a USB sticks/drives
- Work with zip files
Module 4: Common Microsoft 365 elements
- Understand the common screen elements in Windows applications
- Open, save and close files
- Understand the difference between the Save and Save As commands
- Understand the basics of working with documents and workbooks
Module 5: Working with Word and Excel essentials
- Create and format a simple Word document
- Use Word’s proofing tools and Print Preview
- Create a simple Excel spreadsheet
- Use Excel’s AutoSum feature
Module 6: Working with Outlook essentials
- Send an email
- Respond to and forward emails
- Delete unwanted emails
- Create a folder to organise your mail
- Work with attachments
Appendices (time permitting)
- Browsing the internet
- OneDrive essentials
- Simple troubleshooting and options
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