Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1
Course Specifications
Course number: 084092
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, identify the different components in the interface, customize the Windows 7 desktop, manage files and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, and browse the Internet.

Target Student: This course is designed for any worker, business professional, or private individual who needs knowledge in operating systems and file management skills.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take up the Introduction to Personal Computers course available at ElementK or possess equivalent experience. 
Hardware Requirements
•	Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz or higher
•	Minimum 512MB of RAM or higher
•	128 MB graphics processor that supports DirectX® 9.0
•	Generic Monitor (1024x768)
•	16 GB hard disk space for 32 bit or 20 GB hard disk space for 64 bit 
•	DVD R/RW drive
•	High-speed Internet connection
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition
•	DirectX® 9.0
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, and identify the different components present in the interface. 
•	customize the Windows 7 desktop.
•	manage files and folders.
•	use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7. 
•	browse the Internet.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Exploring Windows 7

Topic 1A: Identify Personal Computer Functionality 
Topic 1B: Log On to Windows 7 
Topic 1C: Explore the Desktop 
Topic 1D: Work with Windows 
Topic 1E: Access the Help and Support Feature 
Topic 1F: Turn Off the Personal Computer 
Lesson 2: Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop

Topic 2A: Customize the Start Menu 
Topic 2B: Customize the Taskbar 
Topic 2C: Personalize the Desktop 
Topic 2D: Add Gadgets to the Desktop 
Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files

Topic 3A: Navigate to Folders Using Windows Explorer 
Topic 3B: Work with Folders and Files 
Topic 3C: Secure Folders and Files 
Topic 3D: Organize Folders and Files 
Topic 3E: Search for Folders and Files 
Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs in Windows 7

Topic 4A: Create a Document in WordPad 
Topic 4B: Work with the Calculator 
Topic 4C: Capture Screens Using the Snipping Tool 
Topic 4D: Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool 
Lesson 5: Browsing the Internet

Topic 5A: Get Familiar with the Internet 
Topic 5B: Browse Websites Using Internet Explorer 8 
Topic 5C: Download and Install a Gadget 
Appendix A: Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix B: Personal Computer Basics