Online Class: Windows 7

This course will teach you how to use Windows 7 in the way it was intended so you can enjoy its benefits and reap the rewards from this modern, insightful operating system.
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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,301
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Welcome to Windows 7, the latest operating system introduced by Microsoft.   Chances are, you were just getting used to Vista when this came out.  And, most likely, some of you are still bound to the old and familiar (now) XP.   We know that the thought of having to get used to a new system can be aggravating, to say the least.  It's like moving into a new house with brand new furnishings.  You don't know where anything is at.

But take a deep breath and relax!  Whether you're considering an upgrade to Windows 7, have already upgraded, or got "stuck" with it on a new computer that you've bought recently, you'll be pleased to know that Windows 7 just might arguably be the best operating system that Microsoft has yet to create.   While Windows ME is considered a big mistake by a lot of people, Windows 7 is being hailed as the best yet. 

Over the duration of this course, we're going to cover all the features of Windows 7.  It's our goal to make the new  features familiar to you.  However, it's also our goal to teach you to use Windows 7 in the way it was intended so you can enjoy its benefits and reap the rewards from this modern, insightful operating system.

You'll learn to:

  • Quickly and easily navigate the desktop
  • Take advantage of new shortcuts and features
  • Use libraries to organize all your files like never before
  • Keep your system safe and secure from spyware and viruses
  • Set parental controls
  • Use Windows Media Player to watch TV
  • Easily view all open windows at once using the taskbar
  • And much, much more!

By the time you finish this course, you'll know Windows 7 even better than you knew your previous operating system.  What's more, you'll love it so much that'll wonder why Microsoft didn't think of creating something easy, yet user friendly, before. 

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to Windows 7

10 Points
Welcome to Windows 7, the latest operating system introduced by Microsoft. Chances are, you were just getting used to Vista when this came out. Additional lesson topics: Windows 7
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Windows 7; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 : Introduction to Windows 7

Lesson 2: The Mechanics of Windows 7

8 Points
A window is what pops up whenever you open a program, file, or folder. Everything you see that appears over the top of your desktop is a window. Internet Explorer opens in a window. Additional lesson topics: Windows Several Homegroup
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 : The Mechanics of Windows 7

Lesson 3: Files, Folders, Flash Drives, Libraries, and CDs

11 Points
It makes it so much easier to understand Windows 7 and organize your files and folders if you understand the organization system Windows has created for you.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 : Files, Folders, Flash Drives, Libraries, and CDs

Lesson 4: Programs and Files

8 Points
Programs could be defined as tools. They are the things that allow you to create documents, edit pictures, create spreadsheets, add numbers, play a certain game, and on and on.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 : Programs and Files

Lesson 5: Finding Lost or Misplaced Files, Folders, and Programs

8 Points
Once you've had your computer for any length of time, finding something on it can be a chore!
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 : Finding Lost or Misplaced Files, Folders, and Programs

Lesson 6: Printing

9 Points
Most of the time, what you see on your screen is how it will look on paper if it's printed. However, don't mistake most of the time for all the time.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 : Printing

Lesson 7: The Internet and Email

10 Points
If you bought a computer ten years ago, the Internet was something you had to go through and set up. Although computers at that time were certainly Internet compatible to some degree, that wasn't their main purpose in life.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 : The Internet and Email

Lesson 8: Protect Your PC

10 Points
Although Windows 7 is a lot better than Vista, sometimes it still can't distinguish between you trying to do something on your computer and a virus.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 : Protect Your PC

Lesson 9: Customizing Windows 7

9 Points
It almost goes without saying that Windows 7 is endlessly customizable. These days, a person's computer is as distinctive as their haircut or their style of clothes. Additional lesson topics: Changing the Logon Screen
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 : Customizing Windows 7

Lesson 10: Prevent Windows Crashes

9 Points
We've all heard the horror stories about the illusive "blue screen of death"--an event that's supposed to tell you that your computer has just shuffled off the electrical coil.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Virus
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 : Prevent Windows Crashes

Lesson 11: Connecting to a Network

10 Points
Many households nowadays have more than one computer. In fact, it's not at all unusual for each member of a household to have his or her own.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 : Connecting to a Network

Lesson 12: Using Media Player

8 Points
If you've used PC's in the past, chances are pretty good that you're at least somewhat familiar with Windows Media Player. It has been included in every Windows operating system since 1991's Windows 3.0.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 : Using Media Player

Lesson 13: Photos and Movies

7 Points
There was a time when using a computer meant using a word processor or spread sheet or playing a simple game like Solitaire. It was just a tool to help us complete our daily tasks in as efficient a manner as possible. Additional lesson topics: Photo Gallery
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 : Photos and Movies

Lesson 14: Common Complaints with Windows 7 -- and Their Fixes

47 Points
If there is one true maxim when it comes to personal computers, it's got to be "You can't please all of the people all of the time."
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 : Common Complaints with Windows 7 -- and Their Fixes
  • Assessment: The Final Exam

Appendix: Upgrading to Windows 7

0 Points
The truth is, Windows 7 runs very well on computers that are no more than three to four years old. Computers older than that may not have the power to host this operating system.
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Did You Upgrade to Windows 7?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
164
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe the mechanics and major features of Windows 7.
  • Demonstrate using files, folders, flash drives, libraries, and CDs.
  • Demonstrate opening and running programs and files.
  • Find lost or misplaced files, folders, and programs.
  • Demonstrate printing.
  • Use Windows 7 to surf the Internet and correspond with email safely.
  • Describe methods for protecting your pc.
  • Customize Windows 7.
  • Prevent Windows crashes.
  • Connect to a network.
  • Use media player, view photos, and watch movies.
  • Summarize common complaints and their fixes.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Windows 7
Course Number: 8900080
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: April 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "You were timely with the feedback." -- Lester P.
  • "The tests were most helpful. I've taken other courses that had no testing and I could not access the effectiveness of the course or my retention. Testing is essential. " -- Lester P.
  • "I really enjoyed this class and the instructor put this class together beautifully. It was so easy to learn because it was broken down in parts not all in one lesson. I was hoping to have my new computer already but it will be a few more weeks. I can't wait!!" -- Carol Ann L.
  • "What was most helpful were the video tutorials and screen shots." -- Devi P.
  • "While I was already very computer-savvy prior to taking this course (I have an undergrad B.S. degree in IT), I still learned quite a few pointers and tricks about Windows 7 from the lessons. Thank you!" -- Adam M.
  • "All the little tips and tricks associated with Windows 7 were helpful" -- Karen D.
  • "The information was very helpful because it relates to what I am using." -- Ngesi G.
  • "The instructor was great and he answered my questions. Every bit of information gave me the experience I need to clean up this computer." -- Darlene D.

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