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Windows Operating Systems

San Diego Continuing Education

Online - ScheduledType
Apr 26, 2021 - Jun 25, 2021Course Dates
30 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

Windows Operating Systems is the first course in the Windows System Administration certificate program, which also includes Server Admin Fundamentals. Subject matter for the course includes the installation, configuration, and management of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. You will also learn about managing applications, files and folders, devices, and the use of administrative tools and the control panel. Practical topics include user interfaces, user account management, operating system security, and basic network configuration. To that end, the course uses VMware Workstation hypervisors in the lab to create software-based guest computers, called virtual machines.

Course Benefits:
  • Live face-to-face classes
  • Collaborative project-based learning
  • 24-hour tutoring
  • Live counseling available
  • 24-hr library services
  • Career Counseling
  • Professional development
  • High quality professionally designed courses
  • No textbook fees
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Describe the different editions of the Windows Operating System 2. Demonstrate installation and upgrade of the Windows Operating System 3. Demonstrate the use of administrative tools 4. Demonstrate the use of the control panel 5. Describe the types of user accounts and settings 6. Demonstrate how to secure and share documents 7. Demonstrate connecting and configuring external devices and drivers 8. Demonstrate the installation...
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Skills you'll acquire

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSystems AnalysisActive Listening
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Network & Computer Systems Administrators

Course Content

Eligibility

Required Skills: Possess a 10th grade reading level; ability to communicate effectively in the English language; knowledge of math concepts at the 8th grade level and basic computer literacy

*California residents are eligible for no-cost courses and certificate programs. Please visit sdce.edu for more information.

Schedule

Tuesday 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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