CA-PCFUND-XP
By using a personal computer, you can accomplish many tasks that might be more difficult and time-consuming to accomplish on your own. Some of those tasks might include writing a letter, analyzing numeric information, or maintaining an updated list of client information; however, before you use a personal computer, you need to understand what it is and how it works. In this course, that\'s what you will do. Once you\'re comfortable with that, you will begin using your personal computer.
Expert Trainer
Sandra Batakis - A+ Trainer, MCT, MCSE, CIW
Sandra is a Senior Microsoft Certified Instructor with over 10 years in the IT certification training and courseware development field. She has offered a wide variety of IT training and high level consulting projects for Fortune 500 companies. She possesses extensive hands-on IT experience including working with building computer networking infrastructure, configuring LAN, WAN and Internet security gateways, Implementing and migrating to Microsoft Exchange 5, 2000,2003 and the new Exchange 2007. She has delivered numerous Microsoft, CompTIA and Adobe classroom-based as well as online Boot Camps and Seminars across the United States.
Course Features:
* Main Menu
Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.
* PowerPoint
Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more...
* Controls
Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.
* Full Motion Video
All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
* Study Guides
Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.
* Review Exercises
Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
* Resume
All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where.
* Live Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.
* Certificate of Completion
Career Academy is recognized worldwide for its technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving a Career Academy Distance Education Certificate of Completion.
Course Outline
Course Introduction
Lesson 01 - Getting Started with Personal Computers
Getting Started with Personal Computers
What is a Personal Computer?
Uses of Personal Computers
Types of Personal Computers
How Personal Computers Work
Common Components of a Personal Computer
System Unit
Disk Drives
Memory
RAM
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Video Card
Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
Printers
Non-Common Components of a Personal Computer
Scanner
Joystick
Video Camera
DVD Burners
CD-ROM RW Drive
Demo - PC Tour
Lesson 01 Review
Lesson 02 - Using a Personal Computer
Using a Personal Computer
Set Up and Ergonomics
Surge Protectors
Types of Ports
DVI Video Connectors
What is Software?
The Boot Process
User Accounts
Log in to Your Computer
Using the Mouse
Demo - The Mouse
Displaying My Computer
Demo - My Computer
Lesson 02 Review
Lesson 03 - Using Application Software
Using Application Software
Using the Keyboard
Word Processing
Microsoft Word Basics
Demo - MS Word
Spreadsheets
Microsoft Excel Basics
Demo - MS Excel
Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Demo - MS PowerPoint
Databases
Microsoft Access Basics
Demo - MS Access
Lesson 03 Review
Lesson 04 - Connecting to a Network
Connecting to a Network
What is a Network?
Client-Server Networks
Demo - System Properties
Peer-to-Peer Networks
Uses of a Network
Accessing the Internet
Basic Browser Features
Demo - Browser
Lesson 04 Review
Course Closure
