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CIS154 — Windows Fundamentals

Certificate in Cloud Administration

Course ID: CIS154
Course Credits: 4

Certificate in Cloud Administration Program Availability:

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About CIS154 — Windows Fundamentals

This course is an Introduction to Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Students will learn to navigate and utilize common applications and Microsoft’s current web browser, navigate through the Windows directory structure, create user accounts, manage devices, understand the basics of Windows Security and configure and personalize the Windows operating system environment. Through hands-on exercises and practical assignments, students will be prepared to use Windows in both a business and personal environment.

Topics Covered in Course

CIS154 Topics

Understand the basic functionalities of Windows.
Navigate and utilize common applications such as Notepad and Microsoft Edge. Use the Windows search function
Understand and navigate the Windows directory file structure by creating, saving and managing documents, files and folders.

Prerequisites

Completion: CIS100B: Principles of Information Systems or equivalent experience (review the CIS100B course objectives for specific required experience)

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401 Mile of Cars Way #100, National City, CA 91950

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1717 Louisiana Blvd., NE., Suite 208 Albuquerque, NM, 87110

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