Windows 10 Power User
$99.00
Get more out of Windows 10, from File Explorer and settings to backups, security and performance tools. 6 hours 16 minutes across 50 videos for everyday users and new IT support staff.
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Windows 10 Power User is a practical course that helps you use, set up, protect and maintain a Windows 10 computer with confidence. It suits everyday users who want to work faster and new IT support staff who help others with their PCs. The course runs for 6 hours 16 minutes across 50 videos, with 60 practice questions.
What you will learn
- Move round the desktop and search with Cortana
- Manage files, folders and libraries in File Explorer
- Install apps from the Windows Store and set default apps
- Browse, bookmark and take notes on pages in Microsoft Edge
- Customise the display, File Explorer and privacy settings
- Connect printers, flash drives and phones
- Create user accounts and share data between profiles
- Back up and restore with File History, Windows Backup and System Restore
- Protect a PC with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, BitLocker and Windows Hello
- Check performance with Task Manager and Resource Monitor, and use Device Manager and Remote Desktop
Course outline
- Getting Started With Windows 10: the desktop and Cortana search.
- Using File Explorer: files, folders and libraries.
- Using Windows Applications: opening, installing and default apps.
- Browsing the Web With Microsoft Edge: search, bookmarks, reading list and web notes.
- Customising Windows: display, File Explorer, Cortana, privacy and Edge settings.
- Connecting Devices: printers, flash drives and phones.
- Managing User Accounts: users, profiles and shared data.
- Backing Up Important Data: File History, Windows Backup and System Restore.
- Maintaining Windows: updates, Action Center, disk tools and storage settings.
- Protecting Windows: Defender, Firewall, BitLocker and Windows Hello.
- Monitoring Performance: Task Manager and Resource Monitor.
- Working With Control Panel and Settings: Control Panel, the Settings app, Device Manager and Remote Desktop.
Who this course is for
- Home and office users who want to get more from Windows 10
- Help desk and desktop support staff
- New IT staff who support users on Windows PCs
- Anyone who wants to keep their own computer safe and running well
Before you start
You only need to know how to use a mouse, keyboard and basic programs. No IT background is needed. A Windows 10 computer to practise on will help you try each setting as you watch.
Jobs this course supports
- IT Support Technician
- Help Desk Analyst
- Desktop Support Technician
- System Administrator (entry level)
| Skill level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 Hours 16 Minutes |
| Videos | 50 Total Videos |
| Questions | 60 Test Questions |
| Prerequisites | Basic computer use. No IT experience needed. |
| Best for | Home and office users, help desk staff, desktop support technicians, new IT staff |
| Topics covered | File Explorer, apps and the Store, Microsoft Edge, customising Windows, devices and user accounts, backup and restore, security tools, Task Manager and Control Panel |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
12 modules and 50 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Getting Started With Windows 104 lessons
- Introduction
- First Steps
- Navigating The Desktop
- Using Cortana To Search
Module 2: Using File Explorer4 lessons
- File Explorer
- Understanding File And Folder Basics
- Work With Libraries
- Creating A Home Group
Module 3: Using Windows Applications3 lessons
- Opening And Using Applications
- Installing New Applications From The Windows Store
- Using Default Applications
Module 4: Browsing the Web With Microsoft Edge6 lessons
- Examining The Edge Window
- Searching The Web With Edge
- Bookmarking Important Sites
- Using The Reading List
- Marking A Page With Web Notes
- Conclusion
Module 5: Customizing Windows6 lessons
- Introduction
- Customizing The Display
- Customizing File Explorer
- Configuring Cortanas Notebook Feature
- Customizing Privacy Settings
- Customizing Microsoft Edge
Module 6: Connecting Devices And Devices3 lessons
- Connecting Printers
- Connecting And Using A Flash Drive
- Connect A Phone
Module 7: Managing User Accounts3 lessons
- Create Additional Users
- Understanding User Profiles
- Sharing Data Between Profiles
Module 8: Backing Up Important Data3 lessons
- Using File History
- Using Windows Backup
- Using System Restore
Module 9: Maintaining Windows5 lessons
- Windows Updates
- Working With The Action Center
- Using Disk Defragmenter
- Managing Storage And Apps Using Settings
- Conclusion
Module 10: Protecting Windows5 lessons
- Introduction
- Using Windows Defender
- Using Windows Firewall
- Using Bit Locker
- Windows Hello
Module 11: Monitoring Performance2 lessons
- Using Task Manager
- Using Resource Monitor
Module 12: Working With Control Panel And Settings6 lessons
- Control Panel Part 1
- Control Panel Part 2
- Settings App
- Using Device Manager
- Using Remote Desktop
- Conclusion
Your learning path
Where Windows 10 Power User fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Windows 10 Power User for beginners?
Yes. It starts with the desktop and File Explorer, then moves on to settings, security, backups and performance tools.
Does the course cover backups?
Yes. You learn to use File History, Windows Backup and System Restore to protect and recover important data.
Which Windows security tools are covered?
The course covers Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, BitLocker drive encryption and Windows Hello sign-in.
Will this help me in an IT support job?
Yes. Skills such as managing user accounts, using Task Manager, Device Manager and Remote Desktop, and fixing settings are everyday help desk tasks.
What should I take after this course?
A good next step is CompTIA IT Fundamentals or CompTIA A+, which build on these skills for a career in IT support.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
