Microsoft Windows OS BASICS

General Introduction and Course Description

The Microsoft Windows Operating System Basic course introduces you to a practical applications or use of the Microsoft Windows 10 (Win10) operating system. The Windows 10 is an operating system type of software that runs at the backend of every Microsoft-based computers which presents users with a user-interface to run other applications such as Ms-Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Watch the Course Introduction video:

Before downloading the course introduction video, first download and install the VLC media player on your computer.

If you use a x86 (32bit) computer, use the win32.exe version, otherwise most computer are 64bit, then use win64.exe.

– VLC-Media-Player-(For-Playing-Lecture-Videos)

You can download and watch the video with the link before reading further:

– Course-Introduction

Course  Objectives

In this course, we will utilizes a practical or hands-on approach to show how you can get familiar with the features and functionalities of the Windows 10 operating systems and how to navigate your way around it to help you manage your files and other hardware and your computer in general.

Pre-Requirements and Target Audience

The course is designed for both beginners who do not have any prior background in Ms Windows 10, and for intermediate level people who also wish to extend their practical/hand-on skills and knowledge.

To achieve or fully take advantage of this course, it is important you have a laptop or desktop computer with the Microsoft Windows 10 installed, and also with Office365 or any Ms-Office installed.

Job Opportunities – The course also enables you to find jobs in the following areas

• Secretarial job in any organization utilizing knowledge of Windows 10 for managing other files for your organization
• Freelancer – Help manage and  shows other people around their windows environment and manage their files and computer and  get paid based on hours spent
• Marketing jobs requiring Windows 10 to work with other applications
• Education as a trainer/instructor in a primary school, secondary/high school, private firms etc.
• Start your own Computer Business and Computer Training for Microsoft Windows operating system with little income/investment.

Course Modules / Structure

The Course is divided into 5  Modules:

Week 1 – Module 1: Introduction to Windows 10, Programs and Documents

Week 2 – Module 2: The Windows Taskbar and Personalizing Your Desktop

Week 3 – Module 3: Managing Files and Folders

Week 3 – Module 4: Windows Settings and Control Panel

Week 4 – Module 5: Final Component and Assessment Leading to Award of a Certification (This final module includes Windows Options and Tools +

Computer Security + Quizzes)

Finding the Course (Modules) Contents

For each module, link to video materials is provided to enable download the videos and go through the topics in each module. The videos guide you step-by-step through the course using/showing specific examples to enable you get a practical feeling on the spot. If you have issues downloading any videos, please contact the instructor using the Instructor contact information below.

Modules Assessment

Each module also presents a quiz that you can take to test your own knowledge. This quiz takes a practical approach requiring you to practice what you have learnt. The quiz should be submitted (as Word document) to the instructor’s email (see below) and this will be assessed by the instructor to provide you with feedback and grading.

Final Assessment and Certification (Module 5 + Final Quiz)

Modules 1 to 4 can be accessed and taken for free. To be able to complete the full course and obtain a certificate of completion, you will be required to pay for and take Module 5 and do a FINAL ASSESSMENT which you are required to pass. You are required to score 70% and above for the FINAL ASSESSMENT to be eligible for the certification.

Instructor’s Contact

Instructor Name: Dr. Fredrick Ezeh

Email Contact: fred@osiriuniversity.org