Module 1: Computers & Operating Systems
Understand how a computer works, navigate Windows confidently, and manage programs and system settings like a workplace professional.
What You'll Learn
- How to identify and describe the key hardware components of a computer
- How to navigate the Windows desktop, taskbar, and Start menu
- How to open, close, and switch between programs efficiently
- How to adjust system settings and keep Windows updated
Real-World Scenario
It is your first day at Lakeside Medical Associates. Your supervisor asks you to check the printer settings, adjust your display brightness, run Windows Update, and open three programs at once for your first shift. Before you can do any of it, you need to understand how Windows works from the ground up.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
Hardware Basics: Understanding Your Computer
Learn the key components inside and outside a computer — CPU, RAM, storage, and peripherals — so you can speak confidently about the technology you use every day.
Navigating Windows: The Desktop and Taskbar
Get confident with the Windows desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and File Explorer — the everyday environment every office professional lives in.
Managing Programs and Applications
Learn to install, uninstall, update, and switch between programs efficiently — keeping your workstation organized and running smoothly.
System Settings and Keeping Windows Updated
Navigate Windows Settings confidently — adjust display, sound, and accessibility options, and understand the update process that keeps your workstation secure.