Windows 10 Introduction course

Who is this course for?

This Windows 10 introduction course is for anyone who is new to Windows 10 and wants to get the most out of the new features.

Prerequisites

You will be familiar with working on a PC, keyboard and mouse, opening applications, writing emails and browsing the web. Familiarity of earlier Windows Operating Systems (Windows 8.1,8, 7 Vista, XP, etc) would be beneficial.

Benefits

*Understand what is an operating system
*Save time searching files and folders
*Understanding the new features

Getting started/introducing Windows 10

What is an operating system?
Windows 10 new Welcome screen
Windows 10 accounts, logging on, Windows 10 Hello, locking the PC, signing out & power options
Launching applications, manage applications, pinning applications & Jump lists

Windows 10 - New features

Cortana
DirectX 12
Improvements to Windows Explorer
Phone Companion
Schedule restarts
Settings and control panel
Tablet Mode
The Action Center
The command prompt
The new Edge browser (Internet Explorer can still be used)
The Snap Assist
The Start menu
The task switcher
The Windows Store
Use Multiple desktops
Windows 10 Support and Help

The file explorer

The improved File Explorer
Use the Address Bar and Breadcrumbs for Navigation
Search files & folders

Windows 10 - Control Panel, the Action Center & Settings

Customise Windows 10

Microsoft Edge

Access the internet using Edge
Searching from the Edge window
The new Reading View
Adding pages to Favourites
The Reading List and Hub
Adding Notes to WEB pages

Virtual Desktops

Manage multiple applications
Creating Virtual Desktops
Moving applications between desktops

Face-to-face training

Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.

Modern-spec IT, fully networked with internet access

Lunch, breaks and timing

A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:

• Bloomsbury
• Limehouse

Courses start at 9:30am.

Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.

Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).

Refreshments

Available throughout the day:

• Hot beverages
• Clean, filtered water
• Biscuits

Virtual training

Regular breaks throughout the day.

Learning tools

In-course handbook

Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes

Reference material

Available online. 100+ pages with step-by-step instructions

24 months access to Microsoft trainers

Your questions answered on our support forum.