Windows 11-Windows 11 - Course Outline

Windows 11 - Course Outline

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This Windows 11 course teaches practical skills to use the operating system efficiently and confidently. It starts with fundamentals such as starting Windows, opening apps (including pinned apps and searching for apps), understanding app windows and controls (window buttons and the Ribbon), connecting to wireless networks, and managing notifications through Notification Center. Learners also work with productivity features like multiple desktops (creating, switching, moving windows, and renaming desktops) and Widgets (viewing, resizing, moving, customizing, adding, and removing widgets). Basic shutdown procedures are included.<br /><br />The course then focuses on working with apps, covering common interface controls (option buttons, checkboxes, list boxes, sliders, and drop-down menus), resizing and arranging windows (including Snap Layouts), switching between windows using Task View, and managing apps through the Microsoft Store (installing, updating, and uninstalling).<br /><br />File management is a major section: using File Explorer (navigation pane, selecting and opening items, opening files in other apps, and using the address bar), organizing files and folders (create, move, copy, rename, delete), searching and refining searches, and working with OneDrive (viewing, syncing, and settings). It also covers File Explorer views (view, sort, group), compressed folders (compress, view, extract), shortcuts, libraries, and Recycle Bin operations (restore and empty). Network-related skills include connecting to network computers and sharing folders/creating network shares.<br /><br />Personalization topics include using the Settings app, changing themes, backgrounds, and accent colors, customizing the taskbar (pinning apps, alignment, and taskbar items), lock screen customization, sign-in options, managing user accounts, and accessibility settings (text size and visual effects).<br /><br />Finally, maintenance and security are covered: adding/removing devices (Bluetooth, printers/scanners), Windows Update management, Task Manager (ending tasks, performance, startup apps), battery life optimization, System Restore, Windows Security (virus scans and removal), and privacy settings.

Keywords

Windows 11 fundamentals

Start menu and app launching

Notification Center management

Virtual desktops (Task View)

Windows Widgets customization

Snap Layouts window management

Microsoft Store app management

File Explorer file and folder organization

OneDrive syncing and settings

Windows Security and privacy settings