Windows 8 Essentials will show participants the great new features of Windows 8 and provide them with a great base to further their Windows 8 experiences. With Windows 8 you are able to better manage your time by providing new and more efficient tools and applications. Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology. Course Outline Module One: Getting Started Workshop Objectives Module Two: Welcome to Windows 8 About Windows 8 Installing Windows 8 (upgrade vs. clean) Setting up Windows 8 (including about your Microsoft Account) Exploring the Start Screen Using Windows 8 with a Touch Screen Logging In and Shutting Down Module Two: Review Questions Module Three: Using Apps Opening and Closing an App Navigating Apps About the Built-In Apps Using All Apps Updating and Downloading Apps from the Windows Store Module Three: Review Questions Module Four: Working with the Desktop Opening the Desktop About the Desktop Interface Switching Between the Start Screen and the Desktop Opening Desktop Apps Using Desktop Effects (snap, peek, shake and flip) Opening Files with Different Apps Module Four: Review Questions Module Five: Using the Task Bar About the Task Bar Pinning Apps to the Task Bar Using Jump Lists Minimizing All Open Windows Module Five: Review Questions Module Six: Working with the Charms Bar Displaying the Charms Using the Search Charm Using the Share Charm Using the Start Charm Using the Device Charm Module Six: Review Questions Module Seven: Managing Your Files and Folders Working with File Explorer Changing File Explorer View Sorting Files Searching for Files Working with Libraries About SkyDrive Module Seven: Review Questions Module Eight: Devices, Networking and Sharing View Available Networks Using a HomeGroup Using Remote Desktop Selecting Sharing Options Adding and Removing Devices Module Eight: Review Questions Module Nine: Working with Settings and the Control Panel Using the Settings Charm Opening the Control Panel Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls Setting Default Programs Removing Unwanted Programs Module Nine: Review Questions Module Ten: Personalizing Windows 8 Customizing the Lock Screen Customizing the Start Screen Customizing Tiles on the Start Screen Customizing the Desktop Accessing the User Screen Module Ten:Review Questions Module Eleven: Understanding Security and Maintenance Understanding Security Features Using Windows Update Using the Action Center Troubleshooting Problems Using System Restore Module Eleven:Review Questions Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Windows 8 Essentials Explore more professional training through the eBSI SME Academy.
