COMPUTER SAVVY, INC.

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Course Outline
Computer Basics  
Performance & Maintenance     
OS/Software Introduction 
Microsoft Operating System 
Customizing Windows

Types of Computers

Three-Stage Process
   of Computing
The CPU
Understanding terms
Speed & Size

 Storage Options

 Removable Media

 Optical Media

 Remote Storage

 Input/Output Devices

 

Purchasing Considerations

Maintenance Considerations
Hard Drive Maintenance

Troubleshooting Process

 
Beyond the Hardware
Getting the Software 
Installing & Maintaining
   Software
 

Windows Vista

Working with Views

Accessing Applications
Organizing Files & folders
Using the Recycle Bin
 

Customizing Views

File and Folder
Properties
Using the Taskbar
Personalization Options
Windows Sidebar
Help and Support
Managing Your Operating System 
Apple Operating System    
Applications 
Application Features & Functions 
File Management Options Blank vs. Template 

Control Panel

Systems & Maintenance

Power/Sleep Settings

Installing/ Uninstalling
Applications
 

Mac OS X Tour

Using the Finder

Dashboard

Application Indicators

System Preferences
OS Maintenance &
     Troubleshooting
 

Application Categories

Microsoft Office Overview

Databases

Application Software Types

 
Application Windows
Elements

Navigating Documents

Manage Application Options

Application Help

Application Similarities

 

Saving Options

File Association
Working with Multiple
  Documents
 
Word Basics     
Columns, Tables & Breaks    
Finalizing Documents  
Creating & Formatting Spreadsheets 
Manipulating Data 
Understanding Word
   Processing

Open Existing Documents

Selecting/Formatting Text

Inserting Pictures
Working with Lists 

Formatting Columns

Inserting Page Breaks

Table Formatting

 

Applying Style

Headers and Footers

Check Spelling and Grammar

Find and Replace

Working with Hyperlinks

Collaborative Editing & Review
Margins and Page Layout
 

Using Excel

Inserting Formulas 
Formatting Cells

Inserting Rows and Columns

Linking Data

Printing Worksheets

 
Sorting and Filtering
  Data

Creating Charts

Chart Considerations

 
Presentations Using PowerPoint      
Networks & the Internet 
Communicate & Collaborate 
 
 

Creating Slides

Themes and Backgrounds

Slide Show Options

Using Hyperlinks

PowerPoint Export Options

 

Networks Defined

 Internet vs. Intranet

 Advantages/Disadvantages

 Network Security

 

Working with E-mail

Using the Web

Understanding Web Sites

Risks and Benefits