Course Specifications
Course number: 084132
Software: Microsoft® Windows Vista™
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
You are familiar with computers and how they work. Computers
have contributed to the rise and spread of the Internet, which has now become
the driving force for networked societies around the globe. In this course,
you will be introduced to the latest version of Internet Explorer to take
full advantage of all that Internet has to offer.
Course Objective: You will use the tabbed browsing feature to browse the web and access
the information you desire. Internet Explorer 7 provides you with a user-friendly
interface and enhanced security features for a safe and secure browsing
experience.
Target Student: This course is designed for persons with a basic understanding of
Microsoft Windows and the Internet, who need to learn how to use Internet
Explorer 7 to navigate the World Wide Web.
Prerequisites: This course assumes that you are familiar with using personal
computers and launching programs. You should be comfortable in the Windows
environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer.
Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs, navigate to
information stored on the computer, manage files and folders, and select text.
Knowledge of Windows Vista OS is recommended but not required.
Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
This course requires one desktop computer for each student
with the following configuration:
- Pentium IV 800 MHz or higher
- 512 MB RAM or higher
- 1024 x 768 generic monitor
- 40 GB hard disk or higher
- High-speed Internet connection
- Compatible pointing device
The configuration of the instructor's computer includes:
- Pentium IV 800 MHz or higher
- 512 MB RAM or higher
- 1024 x 768 generic monitor
- 40 GB hard disk or higher
- High-speed Internet connection
- Compatible pointing device
- Display system to project the computer screen
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business Edition
Software Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business Edition
- Microsoft® Office 2003® or later
- Adobe® Reader® 6.0 or later
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explore Internet Explorer 7.0.
- browse websites using Internet Explorer 7.0.
- acquire information from the web.
- manage information from the web.
- communicate with other online users over the web.
- configure the security and privacy settings in Internet
Explorer 7.0.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Internet Explorer 7.0
- Topic 1A: Overview of the Internet
- Topic 1B: Explore the Internet Explorer 7.0 Interface
- Topic 1C: Customize the Internet Explorer 7.0 Interface
- Topic 1D: Use the Internet Explorer 7.0 Help System
- Lesson 2: Browsing Websites Using Internet Explorer 7.0
- Topic 2A: View Web Pages in Tabs
- Topic 2B: Navigate Through a Web Page
- Lesson 3: Acquiring Information from the Web
- Topic 3A: Search the Web
- Topic 3B: Find People
- Topic 3C: Customize Search Settings
- Topic 3D: Download Information from the Web
- Lesson 4: Managing Information from the Web
- Topic 4A: Manage Favorite Links
- Topic 4B: Manage RSS Feeds
- Topic 4C: Save a Web Page
- Topic 4D: Print a Web Page
- Lesson 5: Communicating Over the Web
- Topic 5A: Send and Receive Instant Messages
- Topic 5B: Communicate Using Email
- Topic 5C: Subscribe to a Newsgroup
- Topic 5D: View Newsgroup Messages
- Lesson 6: Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer
7.0
- Topic 6A: Configure Browsing History Settings
- Topic 6B: Configure Pop-up Settings
- Topic 6C: Configure
the Phishing Filter
- Topic 6D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings