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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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Microsoft Office 2003 and Windows XP Introduction
Course Aims
This course is designed to help you to obtain the basic skills required to operate a personal computer running the Microsoft Windows operating system. You will learn to start applications, create and manage files and folders, and use a printer.
You will also learn to use basic features of the Microsoft Office suite. You will learn to complete simple tasks such as getting help, opening and saving files, creating a document in Word, and sending and reading email using Outlook. |
Assumed Knowledge
No previous experience of using a computer or software applications is required. |
Course Audience
Those new to, or with little experience of, personal computers, wanting to acquire basic skills in file management, word processing, and email. |
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Table of Contents
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Windows XP - Getting Started
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Understand the terms hardware, software, GUI, and operating system
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Work safely with computer equipment
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Switch on the computer and start Windows
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Identify elements of the Desktop (icons, Taskbar, Start menu)
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Turn off and restart the computer
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Windows XP - Working with Windows
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Identify window elements (title bar, menu bar, command icons, border, resize handle, scroll bars, status bar)
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Minimise, maximise, and restore windows
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Windows XP - The Start Menu and Taskbar
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Understand the functions of the items on the Start menu
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Use the Taskbar to switch between applications
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Change the display of the Taskbar and Start menu
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Office 2003 - Getting Started
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Start an Office application
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Recognise the different elements of an Office application window
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Display and select commands from menus and toolbars
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Use the keyboard to select commands
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Close an Office application
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Office 2003 - Getting Assistance
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Search and browse the Office Help System
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Use the Office Assistant to get help and show tips
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Word 2003 - What is Word?
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Understand the functions of text editor, word processor, and DTP applications
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Recognise the different elements of the Word application window
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Word 2003 - Creating and Editing a Simple Document
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Print a single copy of a document
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Office 2003 - Managing Office Files
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Use Save to create a file with a specified name and location
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Use Save As to create a copy of a file with a different name and location
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Create a new folder in which to save a file
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Locate and open an existing file
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Switch between file windows
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Close or save all open documents
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Windows XP - Exploring Drives and Folders
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Understand the hierarchy of disks and folders
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Recognise drive, folder, file, and object icons
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Browse folders on a computer and on a network
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Windows XP - File and Folder Management
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Understand basic principles of effective file management
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Create a folder or subfolder
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Delete a folder and its contents and delete a file
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Use the Recycle Bin to restore deleted data
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Use drag-and-drop to work with data
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Windows XP - Working with Disk Drives
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Understand file size and disk capacity
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Format a floppy disk or zip disk
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Move and copy files to and from a floppy disk or zip disk
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Use a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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Windows XP - Searching for Files
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Search for a file or folder by name, date, type, and size
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Search for a file name using wildcards
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Use the History bar to open recently-used files
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Windows XP - Printing
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Use the Printers folder to choose a printer
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Switch on a printer and load a paper tray
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Pause and resume printing
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Use drag-and-drop to print a document
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Outlook 2003 - What is Outlook?
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Recognise the components of a Desktop Information Manager (Inbox, Calendar, Contracts, Tasks, Notes, Journal)
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Understand the use of email to send electronic messages
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Recognise the different elements of the Outlook application window
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Outlook 2003 - Sending and Receiving Messages
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Address a message to a recipient
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Add a file attachment to a message
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Send and receive messages
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Open or preview a message
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Reply to and forward a message
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Open or save a file attachment
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