This nationally recognized Microsoft Vista Business online training course contains three modules with multiple lessons in each. Students need to achieve 70% of all possible points to be able to continue on to the following module. This course also includes a final project which must be completed and submitted to the instructor. Students will need to have Microsoft Windows Vista installed on their computer prior to taking this course. This program is offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services.
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TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS
- Level 1- Getting Started
- Getting Started with Windows Vista
- Tech Talk: Got Hardware?
- Start on the Right Foot
- The SandBox: Learn from the Start
- Level 2-Mice and Men
- Why is My Mouse an Elephant?
- Tech Talk: Farewell, O Faithful Mouse
- The Administrator: Amazing Properties
- The Sandbox: There's a Mouse
- Level 3-WYSIWYG
- Take Control: Making a Good Impression
- Tech Talk: What Do You See?
- The Administrator: I Can't See A Thing!
- The SandBox: 3D Video
- Level 4-Back Up the Tru
- Take Control: Save and Save Often
- Tech Talk: Safe and Sound
- The Administrator: Back Up The Truck
- The SandBox: The Rainy Day Fund
- Level 5-Open for Business
- Take Control: Business Start Ups
- Tech Talk: If You Have A Lot Of Drive
- The Administrator: The Business System
- The SandBox: Take It Into Overdrive
- Level 6-Be My Neighbor
- Take Control: The Lights Are On
- Tech Talk: Is Anybody Home?
- The Administrator: Who Invited You?
- The SandBox: Meet Me At The Hub
- Level 7-Charlotte's Website
- Take Control: Surf's Up!
- Tech Talk: Using Your Connections
- The Administrator: Along Came A Spider
- The SandBox: Ride the Wave
- Level 8-The Paperless Office
- Take Control: Save A Tree
- Tech Talk: Making It Count
- The Administrator: Hot Off The Presses
- The SandBox: Take It With You
- Level 9-What Time Is It?
- Take Control: What Time Is It?
- Tech Talk: Does A Computer Keep Time?
- The SandBox: The Need For Speed
- Level 10-Sound Advice
- Take Control: Sound The Trumpets
- Tech Talk: Can You Hear Me, Now?
- The Administrator: Wait For The Beep
- The SandBox: What Did You Say? VoIP
- Level 11-Get Smart
- Take Control: Power Management
- Tech Talk: Power Supplies
- The Administrator: Power to the People
- The SandBox: Feel the Power
- Level 12-Good, Bad and Really Ugly
- Take Control: Clues for the Clueless (Search)
- Tech Talk: The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
- The Administrator: Using the Event Viewer
- The SandBox: As Good As It Gets
- Level 13-Reach for the Stars
- Take Control: Blast Off!
- Tech Talk: Rocket Fuel
- The Administrator: Galactic Control
- The SandBox: Warp Speed, Mr. Scott
- Level 14- Show Me!
- Take Control: Picture This!
- Tech Talk: Adding a scanner and using OCR
- The Administrator: Remote Control
- The SandBox: Beyond Basic Commands
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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
A 70% or better must be achieved in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Manage Windows firewall
Manage malicious software (also called malware) protection
Configure Windows update settings
Lock a computer
Manage Windows Internet Explorer security
Configure local user accounts
Manage the computer power state
Manage network connections
Manage remote access to your computer
Connect to another computer
Access files stored in shared network folders when your computer is offline
Manage software
Manage disks
Manage devices and drivers
Manage display settings
Configure multiple monitors
Install and configure a printer
Manage Windows Explorer settings
Manage and secure folders
Share folders
Search for files and folders
Organize files within folders
Manage files
Back up and restore files and folders
Collaborate in real time
Present information to an audience
Customize and modify the start menu
Customize the taskbar
Personalize the appearance and sound of a computer
Manage the Windows Sidebar
Increase processing speed
Locate troubleshooting information
Locate system information
Repair a network connection
Recover from software errors
Troubleshoot printing errors
Recover the operating system from a problem
Request and manage Remote Assistance
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PDF BROCHURE
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
A basic understanding of computer skills, Internet connection, and e-mailing capabilities are required.
This course is intended for students who want to learn how to effectively use Microsoft Vista Business.
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Elizabeth Ann Nofs
Elizabeth Ann Nofs is co-founder and creative director for Comma Project, LLC. Her research on how men and women approach computer learning provided the foundation for the Comma Method of training, as well as The Computer Mama Show, a pilot produced by WFUM/TV28 (PBS), Flint, Michigan.
Elizabeth is the designer and developer of the Complete Computer Guide series. The teaching methodology incorporated into the Guide is a breakthrough in producing gender balanced training with outstanding student completion, retention, and mastery rates.
She is the author of 38 computer certification guides including: The Complete Guide to Microsoft Office 2007 (2007), The Complete Computer Guide (2005), The Comma Method of Computer Training (2003), and The Comma Teachers Edition (2003).
Elizabeth received her BA in biology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is a Microsoft Certified Professional.
Clair E. Dickson, Student Services
Clair earned her BS in secondary English at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan and is certified to teach English and history at the high school level. She also meets all of the standards for teaching with technology as outlined by COATT (Consortium for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology). Clair is considered "highly qualified" to teach computer courses, including Microsoft Office® 2003 and 2007, Windows XP® and Windows Vista®.
Clair Dickson is currently working on a master's degree in educational media and technology through Eastern Michigan University's online distance learning program. The program explores ways to infuse technology into the learning experience so that learning is interactive.
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This course cannot be taken on a Mac computer. Technical requirements include but are not limited to having Internet access with a 56K modem, but it is highly recommended that students have DSL or high speed cable Internet access; 64 MB system RAM; 200 MB free hard disk space memory or sufficient storage; reliable e-mail account access, CD-ROM/DVD capabilities, and a reliable Internet provider.
Students will need the following products already installed on their computer prior to taking this course: Windows Vista Business edition, Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version), and Flash Player.
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1. How do I register for a Gatlin online course?
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George Mason University offers financial assistance through the Sallie Mae Training
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8. What happens when I complete the course?
If you obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater in a course, we will award you
a George Mason University certificate of completion.
9. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a George Mason University, OCPE, Gatlin facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (by e-mail or by telephone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
10. What are the system requirements in order to take an online course?
Please see the "PC requirements" section listed for individual courses.
11. When can I start the course?
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