Microsoft Windows 7: Level 2

Students should take this ILT Series course if their goal is to become more proficient in using Windows 7. Students will learn how to configure user accounts, work with devices and printers, manage and protect important files, maintain and restore their computers, troubleshoot applications, share and access network resources, and configure power-saving plans and security settings.

This course is intended for intermediate level information workers who want to learn more advanced Windows 7 skills.

• After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Apply a standard theme.
• Modify a theme.
• Implement a screen saver.
• Display more or less information.
• Modify the Start menu and the taskbar.
• Manage the date and time display.
• Change the computer name.
• Configure power options.
• Explore Windows 7 programs.
• Use and modify desktop gadgets.
• Explore Windows Live programs and services.
• Install and remove programs.
• Start programs automatically.
• Specify default programs.
• Install peripheral devices.
• Share a local printer.
• Connect to a remote printer.
• Display your desktop on multiple screens.
• Set up sound devices.
• Change the way your mouse and keyboard work.
• Rate your computer’s hardware.
• Locate device information.

Unit 1: User accounts

• Topic A: Account management
• Topic B: Password management

Unit 2: Devices and printers

• Topic A: Devices
• Topic B: Printers

Unit 3: File management and protection

• Topic A: File and folder management
• Topic B: File protection

Unit 4: Programs and utilities

• Topic A: Disk maintenance
• Topic B: System Restore
• Topic C: Troubleshooting

Unit 5: Networks and mobile computing

• Topic A: Networks
• Topic B: File and printer sharing
• Topic C: Offline files
• Topic D: Remote Assistance
• Topic E: Power settings and plans

Unit 6: Security

• Topic A: User Account Control
• Topic B: Windows Firewall
• Topic C: Windows Update
• Topic D: Malware protection
• Topic E: Internet Explorer security and privacy

Before attending this course, students must have: Basic knowledge of how to navigate in the Windows 7 user interface. Understanding of user accounts and networking concepts. Knowledge of how to move around the Windows 7 folder hierarchy and manage folders and files.