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Computer Basics for the Workplace

Learn the computer skills most offices expect: files and folders, settings, updates, printing and safe browsing, on both Windows and macOS. Five short lessons and a quiz, with a certificate of completion.

60minutes
5lessons
1final quiz
Freecertificate of completion

What you’ll be able to do

  • Create, name, move, copy and find files and folders on Windows and macOS
  • Adjust display, sound, Wi-Fi and accessibility settings for work
  • Check for and install updates, and plan restarts so you do not lose work
  • Print, save to PDF and clear a stuck print job with a simple checklist
  • Read a web address, spot a fake update message and avoid risky downloads
  • Build strong passphrases and understand password managers and multi-factor authentication

Curriculum

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Course lessons

5 lessons · module quiz
  1. 01Files and folders: save it, name it, find itLesson
  2. 02Settings you will actually useLesson
  3. 03Updates and restartsLesson
  4. 04Printing, scanning and connecting devicesLesson
  5. 05Safe browsing, passwords and where to go nextLesson
  6. 06QUIZComputer Basics for the Workplace: final quizQuiz