Using Microsoft® Windows® 8.1
Course Specifications
Course Number: 
091128
Course Length: 
1 day
Course Description
Overview: 
Welcome to Using Microsoft® Windows® 8.1. Whether you’re new to computers or have used them in the past, this class will help you become more comfortable using a personal computer (PC) and, more specifically, the Windows 8.1 interface. This course will help you to define what a PC is, and familiarize you with the Windows 8.1 user interface and its basic capabilities. In this course, you will explore Windows 8.1 and learn how to create documents, send email, browse the Internet, and share information between applications and with other users. 
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform basic work-related tasks on a PC running the Windows 8.1 operating system. 
You will: 
•	Get to know PCs and the Windows 8.1 user interface.
•	Use Windows Store apps and navigation features.
•	Work with Desktop applications.
•	Use Internet Explorer 11.
•	Customize the Windows 8.1 environment.
•	Use Windows 8.1 security features.
Target Student: 
This course is designed for any end user, especially an individual new to computing, who needs to use the features and functionality of the Windows 8.1 operating system for personal and/or professional reasons. 
Prerequisites: 
This course is intended for new computer users who want to use the basic tools and features of Windows 8.1. No particular prerequisite skills are required, but any previous exposure to personal computers and the Internet is helpful. 
Course-specific Technical Requirements
Hardware
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations: 
•	1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
•	1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
•	16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
•	CD-ROM drive
•	Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)
•	1024 × 768 resolution monitor recommended
•	Network cards and cabling for local network access
•	Internet access (contact your local network administrator)
•	Printer (optional) or an installed printer driver
•	Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen
Software
•	Microsoft Windows 8.1
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting to Know PCs and the Windows 8.1 User Interface 
Topic A: Identify Components of a Personal Computer 
Topic B: Sign In to Windows 8.1 
Topic C: Navigate the Start Screen 
Lesson 2: Using Windows Store Apps and Navigation Features 
Topic A: Access and Identify the Charms 
Topic B: Windows Store Apps and Common Navigation Features 
Topic C: Multitask with Apps 
Lesson 3: Working with Desktop Applications 
Topic A: Navigate the Desktop 
Topic B: Manage Files and Folders with File Explorer 
Topic C: Elements of a Desktop Window 
Topic D: Create and Modify Files with Desktop Applications 
Lesson 4: Using Internet Explorer 11 
Topic A: Navigate Internet Explorer 11 
Topic B: Browse the Web 
Topic C: Use Internet Explorer 11 on the Desktop 
Lesson 5: Customizing the Windows 8.1 Environment 
Topic A: Customize the Start Screen 
Topic B: Customize the Desktop 
Lesson 6: Using Windows 8.1 Security Features 
Topic A: Set Privacy Levels and Passwords 
Topic B: Use Windows Defender 
Topic C: Store and Share Files with SkyDrive 
Appendix A: Other Windows 8.1 Features 
Appendix B: Help+Tips App 
Appendix C: Windows 8.1 Navigation Summary