Windows XP - Course Outline
Duration
1 day Course
Course Aims
This course is designed for anyone who is new to computers. It will introduce new users to the Windows XP operating system
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
• use an operating system • open and close applications • understand word processing basics • understand spreadsheet basics
• understand database basics • use a printer • browse the Internet
Training Method
Training is conducted by professional trainers, using hands on exercises and user practise to consolidate concepts.
Prerequisite
Participants must have basic mouse skills.
Course Content
Windows
• Starting Applications • Minimise, Maximise and Restore • Moving and Sizing Windows • Switching between Applications
• Quitting an Application • Shutting the Computer Down • The Task Bar • The Start Menu • Customising the Desktop
File Management
• Windows Explorer • Running an Application • Recognising Icons
Files and Folders
• Expanding and Collapsing Folders • Selecting Files and Folders • Creating, Copying and Deleting • Renaming Existing Files
• The Toolbar
Word Processing Basics
• Starting and Exiting Word for Windows • The Toolbars • Creating and Saving a Document • Previewing a Document before Printing
• Printing a Document • Correcting Errors in Text • Formatting Characters
Spreadsheet Basics
• Worksheet Applications • Starting Excel for Windows • Parts of the Workbook Window • Moving around the Worksheet
• Enter data into the worksheet • Formulas
Database Basics
• Database Applications • Explore the Access Window • Open and Close Databases • Components of a Database
• Find specific data in a Database
The Internet
• Access the Internet • Navigate web site • Send email