Windows Operating Systems
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.
- 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
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 and management of applications
9. Demonstrate backing up and recovering data
Skills you will learn
Knowledge Outcomes and Experience
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.
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