Sandra Batakis - A+ Trainer, MCT, MCSE, CIW
Sandra is a Senior Microsoft Certified Instructor with over 10 years in
the IT certification training and courseware development field. She has
offered a wide variety of IT training and high level consulting projects
for Fortune 500 companies. She possesses extensive hands-on IT
experience including working with building computer networking
infrastructure, configuring LAN, WAN and Internet security gateways,
Implementing and migrating to Microsoft Exchange 5, 2000,2003 and the
new Exchange 2007. She has delivered numerous Microsoft, CompTIA and
Adobe classroom-based as well as online Boot Camps and Seminars across
the United.
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Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.
- PowerPoint
Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more...
- Exclusive Learning Zone
Train around the clock, around the world. Our certified online instructors are located at global support centers in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Singapore to provide real-time answers to technology- and soft-skill-related questions 24x7. This means access to a live subject matter expert no matter where you are - day or night. This level of student/instructor interaction provides real-time training specific support and extends training beyond content and instructor-led solutions by providing flexibility to accommodate individual needs and schedules.
- Controls
Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.
- Full Motion Video
All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
- Study Guides
Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.
- Review Exercises
Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
- Resume
All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where.
- Live Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform
a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.
- Labs
This course features cutting-edge, interactive labs, which provide a hands-on learning experience. This environment allows you to interact with the software with out the need for purchasing it or having it installed on your computer.
- Certificate of Completion
Our training is recognized worldwide for its technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving a Career Academy Distance Education Certificate of Completion.
Course Introduction
Course Introduction
Chapter 1 - Exploring the New Interface
Exploring the New Interface
New Interface
Demo - New Interface
Starting Up
Leaving Your Computer
Demo - Leaving Your Computer
Starting Programs
Finding Documents & Files
Demo - Documents & Files
Demo - Advanced Search Options
Switching Between Programs and Windows
Mouse
Keyboard
Demo - Keyboard and Mouse
Shortcut Menus
Help and Support
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 2 - Programs and Documents
Programs and Documents
Starting Programs
Documents
Demo - Programs Documents
Input Panels and Tablets
Sticky Notes and Journal
Demo - Input Panels and Tablets
Sidebar and Gadgets
Demo - Sidebar and Gadgets
Running Commands
Demo - Running Commands
Windows Calendar
Demo -Windows Calendar
Internet Explorer
Finding a Web Page
Favorites
Opening Multiple Web Pages
Setting Multiple Web Pages as Home Page Tabs
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 3 - Working with Pictures, Sound and
Music
Working with Pictures, Sound and Music
Working with Pictures (Windows Photo Gallery)
Finding, Labeling & Tagging your Pictures
Photo Information
Demo - Finding, Labeling & Tagging your Pictures
Importing Photos from your Camera
Managing your Photos
Creating a Multimedia Slide Show of your Pictures
Playing a Music CD
Directing your Computer with Voice Commands
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 4 - Printing and Scanning
Printing and Scanning
Printing a Document
Setting a Default Printer
Printing Pictures
Demo - Printing Pictures
Printing Web Pages
XPS Documents
Demo - XPS Documents
Scanning a Document
Steps to Scanning
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 5 - Managing Files and Folders
Managing Files and Folders
Windows Views
Sorting Files and Folders
Viewing File Information
Demo - Views
Classifying your Files
Navigation of Folders
Folder Links
Demo - Folder Links
Finding Folders
Organizing Files
Demo - Folders
Sharing Files
Demo - Sharing Files
Recovering Deleted Item
Demo - Recovering Deleted Item
Flash Drives and Removable Memory
Demo - Flash Drives and Removable Memory
Chapter 5 Review
Course Closure