Introduction to Computers and Basic Applications

1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

This instructor‐led course, through lecture and hands‐on exploration, introduces users to the personal computer, the Windows environment, and concepts required to work with basic applications. The course also introduces file management concepts and demonstrates how to use Windows Explorer to establish a filing system and organize files.

Course Objectives

Understand Computer Fundaments
Collaborate with Team Members using SharePoint and Teams
Email and Calendar Basics Using MS Outlook
File Management Basics

Course Outline

Computer Fundamentals

Overview of Personal Computers
Hardware vs. Software
Overview of Software Applications

Word Processors – Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets – Microsoft Excel
Presentations – Microsoft PowerPoint
Email – Microsoft Outlook

Using the Desktop

Using Windows Desktop
Starting a Program from the Start Menu
Maximizing, Minimizing, Restoring, and Resizing a Window
Using Alt-Tab to Cycle through Programs
Using Windows Flip (Win-Tab) To Cycle through Programs
Using the Taskbar to View and Select Running Programs

File Management Basics

Starting Windows Explorer
Understanding the Difference Between Local and Network Drives
Understanding the Difference Between a Drive and a File
Sorting Files
Deleting Files or Folders
Restoring Files from the Recycle Bin

Getting Started with Microsoft Office 365

Signing Into Office 365
Exploring the Office 365 Home Page
Office 365 Apps
Creating Documents in OneDrive for Business
Opening Files in OneDrive for Business
Downloading Files
Sharing Documents
Simultaneously Editing Documents

Email and Calendar Basics Using MS Outlook

Creating and Sending Mail Messages

Reading Mail Messages
Replying and Forwarding Mail Messages

Attaching Files to Mail Messages

Working with Received Attachments

Flagging Messages

Adding a Flag to a Recipient’s Message

Viewing the Calendar

Setting Appointments
Editing or Rescheduling Appointments
Deleting Appointments

Browsing the Internet

Microsoft Edge
Finding Information
Bookmarking Sites as Favorites
Accessing Favorites

Collaborating with Teams

Overview of Microsoft Teams
Converse and Share in Teams
Call and Meet in Teams
Collaborate with Office 365 Apps and Teams

Working with Microsoft SharePoint

Overview of SharePoint
Understanding sites
Check Files In and Out
Working with versions

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Live Virtual
1-4 students	$700
5-8 students	$850
9-12 students*	$950
*$50 per additional student

At Your Location
1-4 students	$950
5-8 students	$1100
9-12 students*	$1200
*$50 per additional student

Private Group Training

Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.