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Introduction to Microsoft Windows

4.8
5 reviews
  • It had been a while since I wanted to do this course. I really enjoyed the experience and my tutor; she was just great in all ways possible. I had. I picked up a new depth of knowledge with some great 'top tips / shortcuts'. Thanks so much, Heather, you were great!
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  • The Software Training Company Ltd has the best courses!! I really appreciate how great it was to learn all the topics, nowadays I feel more than comfortable with my performance at work and I’m sure more students feel the same way. Thanks a lot!
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  • Great course and it was delivered perfectly. My tutor was amazing and I really learn from her, she was heather. My skills did really improve with this course and the training helped me on my KPIs at work. Many thanks for helping me to boost my skills!
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Short course

In Royal Leamington Spa

Price on request

Learn the essentials of Micrcosoft Windows

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Royal leamington spa

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn to navigate the latest version of Windows with ease to increase and maintain your productivity. Get to grips with the new features of this operating system and gain the ability to customise Windows for your own way of working. Avoid losing files by creating a filing structure, which is easy to manage and maintain. Gain the confidence to perform everyday tasks, such as starting and exiting windows, starting apps, and saving and opening files using applications such as Word and Excel. Take this training session to feel like you understand and are in control of your computer. Don’t hobble around Windows, navigate with confidence and understanding.

This course is instructor led, by a very knowledgeable and experienced trainer, who will make learning Windows simple and easy to follow.

This course can be held onsite at your office, anywhere in the UK, or at one of our training venues in Leamington or Coventry. For training at your premises, where equipment is unavailable, computers can be provided. We can also provide a training needs analysis that will tell us more about individual requirements. If required, the course can then be tailored to meet these needs.

Prices are available on request for onsite, offsite or scheduled courses, groups or one-to-one training.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Royal Leamington Spa (Warwickshire)
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Althorpe Enterprise Hub, Althorpe Street, , CV31 2GB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Beginners or those individuals who want to improve their existing knowledge and understanding of Windows, and for those who want to learn how to create a filing system to manage their files more effectively.

Users with no existing knowledge of computers and new or recent users of Windows who want to achieve a good understanding of the Windows environment.

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • It had been a while since I wanted to do this course. I really enjoyed the experience and my tutor; she was just great in all ways possible. I had. I picked up a new depth of knowledge with some great 'top tips / shortcuts'. Thanks so much, Heather, you were great!
    |
  • The Software Training Company Ltd has the best courses!! I really appreciate how great it was to learn all the topics, nowadays I feel more than comfortable with my performance at work and I’m sure more students feel the same way. Thanks a lot!
    |
  • Great course and it was delivered perfectly. My tutor was amazing and I really learn from her, she was heather. My skills did really improve with this course and the training helped me on my KPIs at work. Many thanks for helping me to boost my skills!
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100%
4.4
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Air Tanker

4.0
09/03/2020
About the course: It had been a while since I wanted to do this course. I really enjoyed the experience and my tutor; she was just great in all ways possible. I had. I picked up a new depth of knowledge with some great 'top tips / shortcuts'. Thanks so much, Heather, you were great!
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Rachael

5.0
09/03/2020
About the course: The Software Training Company Ltd has the best courses!! I really appreciate how great it was to learn all the topics, nowadays I feel more than comfortable with my performance at work and I’m sure more students feel the same way. Thanks a lot!
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Air Tanker

5.0
07/03/2020
About the course: Great course and it was delivered perfectly. My tutor was amazing and I really learn from her, she was heather. My skills did really improve with this course and the training helped me on my KPIs at work. Many thanks for helping me to boost my skills!
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Citizen Advice Bureau

5.0
06/03/2020
About the course: I enjoyed every single class. Heather was my tutor and she ensured that every bit of it was relevant to our needs and helped us in our work environments, she made sure that it was also appropriate to our level of understanding and competence.'
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Alison

5.0
06/03/2020
About the course: This was such a great course. We have all come back to the office with bold new ideas to improve processes and there can be no better outcome from a training course than that. I really enjoyed the 3 days and would be happy to recommend this to anyone. 
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Microsoft Project
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Powerpoint
  • Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Computer Engineering
  • IT Security
  • IT Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Office systems
  • IT
  • Computering
  • Microsoft
  • Mirosoft Access

Course programme

Introduction to Windows• Understanding the computer• What is Windows?• The keyboard• Starting and exiting Windows• Moving the mouse• The Windows desktop• Shortcut menus• Elements of a window• Making choices• The start menu
Working with Windows• Moving windows• Minimising, maximising and restoring windows• Opening and closing windows• Changing the size of a window• Changing the view of a window• Switching between windows• Arranging windows on the screen• Using snap assist
Using Applications
• Starting applications• Creating and saving new files• Opening and closing existing files• Storing files in the correct storage location
System Tools
• Formatting a disk• Microsoft backup
Using the Control Panel and Settings• Displaying the control panel• Adjusting the properties of the mouse• Changing the appearance of the display• Changing the date and time• Modifying the regional settings
Windows Explorer• Understanding file management• Starting Windows Explorer• The Explorer Screen• Displaying the toolbar and status bar• Improving visibility• Working with folders• Selecting files• Displaying file information• Creating, renaming and deleting folders• Moving and copying folders• Renaming and deleting files• Moving and copying files• Undeleting folders and files using the recycle bin• Finding files• Creating shortcuts
Print Manager• Managing the print queue• Direct printing

Introduction to Microsoft Windows

Price on request