Developed by Microsoft, this interactive course will help teach you the core skills and knowledge you will need to get the most out of the Windows 7 operating system. This comprehensive course highlights the new features of Windows 7, and goes on to demonstrate to new users how to get started, log on and use the new interface. More advanced functionality is also covered, enabling users to benefit from the more powerful features of the Windows 7 operating system.

Course Outline:

What's New in Windows 7
- Learn how to be more productive, secure and get connected faster
- Discover desktop and taskbar improvements
- Learn about new tools and experiences in sharing, search and security
- Explore deployment, security, manageability and performance enhancements

Windows 7 Essentials
- Getting started with Windows 7
- Logging on to Windows 7
- Fast user switching
- Working with Jump Lists
- Customising the taskbar
- Pinning items to the taskbar
- Understanding and working with libraries
- Searching for programs and files

Windows 7 Essentials for Power Users
- Installing and configuring devices and printers
- Using the Action Center
- Troubleshooting computer problems
- Backing up your computer and data
- Protecting your computer and data
- Configuring Windows BitLocker
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Configuring User Account Control (UAC)
- Using the Network and Sharing Center
- Remote connectivity improvements
- Working with Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections

Course Length: 7 hours

System Requirements:
Pentium II 400 MHz
256MB RAM
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
256k connection (broadband recommended)
Windows XP, 2000 or higher
Flash Player 7.0 or higher
Speakers and soundcard

Subscription: 1 year.

What's New in Windows 7 for Information Workers

Be More Productive with Windows 7
Module Overview
The New Windows 7 Experience
Finding and Organizing Information
Resolving Problems Quickly

Be More Secure with Windows 7
Module Overview
Protecting Your Data
Protecting Your Computer

Get Connected Faster and Easier with Windows 7
Module Overview
Working With Devices and Printers
Sharing Files and Media
Using Windows Live

What's New in Windows 7 for Consumers

Desktop and Taskbar Enhancements
Introduction
Working with Windows
Using the Taskbar and Jump Lists
Other Desktop Enhancements

Sharing, Search, and Security
Introduction
Introducing Libraries
Homegroups and Library Sharing
Finding Programs and Files
Searching the Internet
BitLocker To Go
Safer Web Browsing

New Tools and Experiences
Introduction
Devices and Printers
Introducing Device Stage
The Action Center
Other Device Enhancements
Windows Live Essentials
Windows Live Services

What's New in Windows 7 for IT Professionals

Overview of Deployment Enhancements
Module Overview
Maintaining and Deploying Images
Migrating to Windows 7

Overview of Security Enhancements
Module Overview
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
AppLocker
Other Security Enhancements

Overview of Manageability and Performance Enhancements
Module Overview
UAC
New Troubleshooting Features
Other Manageability and Performance Enhancements

Windows 7 Essentials I

Getting Started with Windows 7
Introduction
Logging on to Windows 7
Fast User Switching
Ending a Logon Session
Self Test

Using the New User Interface
Introduction
User Interface Improvements in Windows 7
Working with Jump Lists
Customizing the Taskbar
Pinning Items to the Taskbar
Lab: Using the New Windows 7 User Interface
Self Test

Working with Libraries
Introduction
Understanding Libraries
Lab: Working with Libraries
Self Test

Searching for Programs and Files
Introduction
Search Improvements in Windows 7
Searching for Programs, Settings and Files
Understanding Federated Search
Lab: Searching for Programs and Files

Windows 7 Essentials II

Working with Devices and Printers
Introduction
Configuring Devices and Printers
Installing Devices and Printers
Lab: Working with Devices and Printers
Self Test

Maintaining Your Computer and Data
Introduction
Using the Action Center
Troubleshooting Computer Problems
Backing up your computer and data
Lab: Maintaining Your Computer and Data
Self Test

Protecting Your Computer and Data
Introduction
Configuring Windows BitLocker
Configuring Windows Firewall
Configuring User Account Control
Lab: Protecting Your Computer and Data
Self Test

Networking and Remote Connectivity
Introduction
Using the Network and Sharing Center
Remote Connectivity Improvements in Windows 7
Lab: Working with VPN Connections
Self Test