Windows Basics
An Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
(IT for the terrified or the reluctant!!)
This course was renamed IT for the terrified or the reluctant, by a satisfied customer. If you are new to using a computer – this is the perfect course for you. This one-day course will give you a brilliant introduction to using the computer comfortably.
By booking your training with us you will be helping to support and develop a sustainable, not for profit IT resource within the Communities First area, encouraging more community engagement and raising awareness of other development opportunities and leisure time activities locally.
Prior Knowledge: No previous knowledge of Windows is needed.
Aims and Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to understand and work with the following:
- What is Windows? You will understand exactly what Windows is
- Using the mouse - When do I Click, when do I Double Click?
- The Windows Desktop
- The Taskbar & Start Button
- My Computer
- The Recycle Bin
- Managing your Windows
- Creating a Word document
- Understanding drives
- Creating, saving and finding files
- Understanding and organising files and folders
- Creating a new folder moving/copying a file or folder to network drives or pen drives
- Renaming a file or folder
- Deleting a file or folder
- Finding your files if all else fails!
- Putting shortcuts on the Desktop
- Using Help
By booking your training with us you will be helping to support and develop a sustainable, not for profit IT resource within the Communities First area, encouraging more community engagement and raising awareness of other development opportunities and leisure time activities locally.

