Online Class: Windows 10

Unlock the synergistic blend of Windows 7 familiarity and Windows 8.1 innovation with our immersive Windows 10 course, designed for users of all skill levels to harness the system's adaptive features. Gain expert proficiency in areas ranging from the Start Menu, taskbar management, and security settings to accessibility and digital assistant deployment.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 30
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7,278
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Windows 10 Mastery: Unlocking the Power of Modern Computing

Step into the cutting-edge world of Windows 10, Microsoft’s latest marvel that stands as a testament to over three decades of innovation and user-centric evolution. Launched on June 29, 2015, Windows 10 stands tall as a harmonious fusion of the intuitiveness of Windows 7 and the futuristic orientation of Windows 8.1. With every iteration, Windows has transformed, and with Windows 10, Microsoft offers a fluid, adaptive, and dynamic experience, tailored for the modern user while paying homage to its legacy.

Our comprehensive course is designed to ensure that every student—whether a novice or a seasoned tech enthusiast—emerges with a robust understanding of the Windows 10 environment. We don’t just aim to impart theoretical knowledge; we strive for real-world application, ensuring you harness the full potential of the operating system.

Course Offerings:

  1. Introduction to Windows 10: Dive into the lineage of Microsoft's operating systems, understanding the journey and the innovations leading up to Windows 10.

  2. Mastering the Interface: Grasp the nuances of the sleek and user-friendly interface, tailored for optimal productivity and efficiency.

  3. Account Creation & Management: Learn the intricacies of setting up and managing multiple accounts, ensuring data security and personalization.

  4. Unveiling the World of Apps: Open, manage, and optimize apps for a seamless multitasking experience.

  5. Tile Management: Work with the dynamic tiles, customizing them to suit your preferences and accessing real-time information.

  6. Rediscover the Start Menu: Delve deep into the revamped Start button and menu, the heart of the Windows experience.

  7. The Action Center: Access notifications, manage system settings, and stay connected with your system’s health and updates.

  8. Taskbar Efficiency: Organize, pin, and swiftly navigate between apps and programs with an optimized taskbar.

  9. Tailoring Your Experience: Customize visual elements, themes, backgrounds, screensavers, and more to resonate with your personal aesthetic.

  10. The Control Hub: Master the Settings app and Control Panel, centralizing system and app configurations.

  11. Cortana - Your Digital Assistant: Dive into the smart world of Cortana, leveraging voice commands, reminders, and more.

  12. Essential Windows 10 Apps: Get proficient with native apps like Mail, People, Calendar, Photos, Maps, and Weather, enhancing daily productivity and organization.

  13. Surfing with Microsoft Edge: Navigate the web with Edge, understanding its features, security protocols, and integration with other Microsoft services.

  14. Accessibility: Understand and implement settings catering to vision and hearing impaired users, ensuring Windows 10 is inclusive for all.

  15. Hands-On Experience: While not mandatory, we highly recommend installing Windows 10 to complement theoretical learning with practical application.

Embarking on this course is more than just learning about an operating system. It’s about embracing the future of computing, understanding the ethos behind user-centric design, and being equipped with skills that are paramount in the modern digital age. Whether you’re aiming to enhance personal knowledge or upskill for professional growth, this course is your comprehensive guide to mastering Windows 10. Don't just learn; thrive in the world of Windows 10!

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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  • PC & Mac Compatible
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Course Lessons

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  • Lesson 1. Windows 10 Essentials

    Windows 10, poised as Microsoft's enduring software, builds upon the touchscreen innovation of Windows 8 with usability features like a refined Start menu and adaptable desktop environments. New facets, such as Cortana and Microsoft Edge, enhance the operating system's functionality in a constantly evolving tech space.
  • Lesson 2. Unlocking the Secrets of Windows 10

    Learn to smoothly navigate the improved Windows 10 interface, from logging in with the Sign In screen to accessing user accounts. Explore the desktop environment, shortcuts, and the Start menu to efficiently open apps and programs.
  • Lesson 3. Navigating and Customizing Your Windows 10 Start Menu: An In-Depth Guide

    The Windows 10 Start menu serves as the central hub for launching applications and managing system settings, having been reintroduced after its absence in Windows 8. It combines features from Windows 7 and 8, allowing users to navigate, customize tiles, and organize applications efficiently.
  • Lesson 4. Unlocking the Secrets of Your Taskbar

    Understanding the taskbar's essentials, including pinning applications and using jump lists, can streamline your workflow and improve accessibility to frequent programs. You can also control various system notifications and settings through the Action Center, conveniently accessed from the taskbar.
  • Lesson 5. Exploring Customization: Mastering Windows 10 Settings for a Personalized Experience

    Windows 10's Settings app allows for comprehensive customization of the user experience, from connecting to networks to adjusting display settings. Lesson 5 explores essential features like Personalization and Time & Language, ensuring users can tailor their desktops and monitor setups to their specific needs.
  • Lesson 6. Harnessing the Power of Cortana: A Comprehensive Guide

    By utilizing Windows 10's Search box and Cortana, users can easily find applications, files, and web content, making daily interactions with their computer more seamless. Customized Cortana setups allow for personalized updates on interests such as weather and tracked packages.
  • Lesson 7. Apps Made Easy: Navigating Windows 10 Efficiently

    Windows 10 merges the familiar concept of desktop programs with modern apps, enhancing functionality and user experience across all devices by allowing apps to operate within windows rather than exclusively in full-screen mode. It encourages efficient ways to access and manage apps, like using desktop shortcuts, browsing and downloading from the Windows Store, and utilizing virtual desktops for multitasking.
  • Lesson 8. Harnessing Windows 10's Free Apps

    The Maps app in Windows 10 offers comprehensive navigation tools, including a search function and views like Streetside and Aerial for detail and direction. It's intuitive to use, allowing users to input locations for pinpoint accuracy, complete with optional route modifications.
  • Lesson 9. Exploring Microsoft Edge: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Features and Interface

    Edge's built-in features allow users to search directly from the address bar and utilize Reading View to eliminate webpage distractions for a focused reading experience. The Favorites button helps mark important pages, maintaining easy access through bookmarks or offline-ready reading lists.
  • Lesson 10. Understanding Windows 10 Accessibility Settings

    The Windows touch and onscreen keyboards provide alternative input options for devices with and without touch capabilities, respectively, enhancing accessibility in various environments. These keyboards can be personalized to suit user preferences, including language options and gesture interpretations.
  • Lesson 11. Guarding Your Digital Identity: Practical Steps for User Security

    Windows 10's multiple layers of security include a customizable firewall, real-time virus protection via Windows Defender, and privacy controls for user-specific data access. Users also benefit from features like password pictures and login pins to enhance secure access, along with family safety settings to monitor children's online presence.
  • Lesson 12. Digital Organization

    In Windows 10, file management is streamlined through File Explorer, where tasks like folder creation, file renaming, and sharing are accomplished via a user-friendly Ribbon and contextual menus. Extensive functionalities include compressing files to optimize storage, sharing files within a network, and backing up data, ensuring a cohesive and efficient file management experience.
  • Lesson 13. Linking Your Tech Life: Device Syncing and File Sharing via OneDrive

    Quickly synchronize app settings, credentials, and desktop features across your Windows 10 devices using OneDrive’s cloud service. Share bulky files effortlessly by simply uploading them to OneDrive and providing access via secure links.
  • Lesson 14. Contacts and Calendars: Navigating Windows 10's Tools

    Optimizing scheduling is a breeze with the Windows 10 Calendar app, where users can create and manage events across multiple views such as day, week, or month. Linked with the People app, it automatically syncs appointments and meetings to keep users on track.
  • Lesson 15. Music Apps

    Navigating through Groove Music on Windows 10 allows for seamless album and song playback directly from your PC or OneDrive, with options to shuffle and sort tracks. Windows Media Player complements this by offering versatile organizing features, making it easier to manage music collections through customized playlists.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define how the Start menu in Windows 10 enhances navigation compared to Windows 8.1 by identifying its key features.
  • Demonstrate the use of Cortana in Windows 10 by scheduling an appointment and retrieving traffic information.
  • Differentiate between local and Microsoft user accounts by describing their features and access capabilities within Windows 10.
  • Identify the steps to start and log into Windows 10, including navigating the lock and sign-in screens.
  • Demonstrate how to customize the Start menu by adding, removing, and rearranging tiles in Windows 10.
  • Identify methods to access and modify account settings using the Start menu in Windows 10.
  • Define the term 'taskbar' by describing its location and primary functions in the Windows operating system.
  • Demonstrate the process of pinning an application to the taskbar for easy access, using Microsoft Word as an example.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adjust display settings, network connections, and personalization options in Windows 10.
  • Recognize the steps to access and use different categories within the Windows 10 Settings app.
  • Define the process of setting up and activating Cortana on Windows 10 and demonstrate how to use Cortana to search for files and interests.
  • Identify and utilize the search features in Windows 10 to perform specific tasks such as finding applications, files, and web information using the Search box and Cortana.
  • Define the process for opening and managing desktop apps in Windows 10, including creating shortcuts and installing from the Windows Store.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Windows 10
Course Number: 8900359
Lessons Rating: 4.3 / 5 Stars (5,180 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: March 2024
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I thought it was a very good, comprehensive course." -- Hubert G.
  • "I thought it was great, and encompassed everything regarding Windows 10." -- Malycia A.
  • "All of it was helpful it because it explained from the beginning on how to update to setting up all what you need." -- Maria W.
  • "This course is concise, learned a lot more features on Windows 10 than expected. If one read the lesson very closely one would be able to get full marks on the exams." -- Andrew T.
  • "I found that File Management, Users/Security/Privacy, and learning more about Microsoft Edge gave me insight about Windows 10." -- Otis H.
  • "Good course for beginners to improve by self study in their own time without any stress. Course material and video presentation was very useful. Easy to understand and work it out practically on computer. " -- Masub B.
  • "There was a large amount of material presented with helpful links and videos." -- Laura F.
  • "As a newbie to IT, this course has given me the confidence to navigate the OS without the fear of "breaking" it. The components allowed me to use the www to further my learning. My grand kids are very proud of my achievement." -- Richard B.
  • "I am quite computer savvy. However after taking this course I can see this being a good course to recommend to others." -- Steven W.
  • "I found the self discovery lessons most helpful. That's how I learn best, by doing it myself so that was a nice surprise." -- Reanna H.
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