Microsoft Windows XP Curriculum Outline
Introducing Windows XP
Overview/Description
To outline the basic skills that are necessary to start using the Windows XP operating system
Target Audience
Home-users; end-users; anyone wishing to gain an introduction to Windows XP
Prerequisites
None
Expected Duration
80 Minutes
Objectives:Introducing Windows XP
Identify the basic features of the Windows XP operating system. Customize Windows XP for personnel requirements. To use My Computer to view the contents of drives and to use Windows Explorer to navigate the Windows environment. Find and use Windows XP Help. Back to ListWindows XP: Fundamentals
Overview/Description
To introduce the student to the fundamental improvements in Windows XP
Target Audience
Both home and business end-users who are new to Windows XP and want to learn about its new features
Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of either Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows ME
Expected Duration
220 Minutes
Objectives:Windows XP: Fundamentals
Describe the new visual style of Windows XP. Create user accounts in Windows XP. Use the new searching capabilities and to describe the new file grouping structure of Windows XP. Explain the features and benefits of the automated system recovery and system restore functions in Windows XP. Describe dynamic and automatic updates and driver rollback in Windows XP. Roll back a driver and to change Automatic Update configuration settings in Windows XP. Explain the features of the Remote Desktop utility and the Remote Desktop Web Connection component in Windows XP. Explain the wireless connectivity and power management features of Windows XP. Enable Remote Desktop connections to a remote computer, set Remote Desktop Connection options, and to configure power options for a laptop computer. Describe the Windows XP Help Center and explain Windows XP search features. Explain and initiate remote assistance and demonstrate how to create a remote assistance session. Explain how to troubleshoot problems using the Windows XP System Configuration utility and help and support services. Use Windows XP help and support services to troubleshoot problems. Back to ListWindows XP: Advanced
Overview/Description
To introduce the student to the more advanced improvements in Windows XP
Target Audience
Both home and business end-users who are new to Windows XP and want to learn about its new features
Prerequisites
A basic working knowledge of either Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows ME
Expected Duration
280 Minutes
Objectives:Windows XP: Advanced
Explain the uses and features of Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall. Describe built-in security features and password restrictions in Windows XP. Describe how to encrypt offline files and how to store files securely on a web server. Configure Internet Connection Sharing and to encrypt offline files using Windows XP. Explain the features of Windows Media Player 8 and Windows Movie Player 1.1 and to describe digital photo support in Windows XP. Explain Plug and Play features, device installation, hardware technology support, and DVD and CD support in Windows XP. Discuss the compatibility of Windows XP with other applications, to use the Application Compatibility mode, and to explain the purpose of the Windows Side-by-Side folder. Explain the features of WebDAV, FAT32, and Disk Defragmenter enhancements in Windows XP. Explain how to use NetCrawler to access printers and describe fax sharing in Windows XP. Analyze and defragment a volume on a hard drive and to send a fax using Windows XP. Explain group policy features in Windows XP. Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Explain the features and benefits of the Windows XP Control Panel and regional option enhancements. Use the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard and configure options in the Control Panel. Demonstrate the benefits of Windows XP 64-bit edition, including its memory support, multiprocessing capabilities, and development tools. Back to ListGetting Started with Microsoft Windows XP
Overview/Description
To describe the basic skills and configurations necessary to start using the Windows XP operating system
Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows XP
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Expected Duration
280 Minutes
Objectives:Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP
Describe the key components of Windows XP. Create new user accounts. Create a new user account, change a user accounts name, password, picture, and type, and configure a .NET passport. Install and run programs using Windows XP. Use the Windows XP Help. Create and manage files. Manage files and folders using My Computer and Windows Explorer. Use Windows Explorer to manage files. Customize the Windows XP desktop. Describe and configure accessibility options in Windows XP. Customize the Windows XP Start menu, desktop, and accessibility options. Choose the best method of connecting to the Internet and describe how to configure an Internet and e-mail account. Configure an Internet and e-mail connection. Browse the Internet and send and receive e-mail. Back to ListUp and Running with Microsoft Windows XP
Overview/Description
To describe how to install and configure hardware, configure networking, and optimize Windows XP
Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows XP
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Expected Duration
240 Minutes
Objectives:Up and Running with Microsoft Windows XP
Install and configure hardware devices. Describe how to configure non-Plug and Play devices and how to use Device Manager. Use the Add Hardware Wizard to add a new hardware device. Install and configure a printer in Windows XP. Connect to a printer, print a file, check on the printing of a file, and pause and resume the printing of a file. Configure printer settings. Explain basic home or small business networking concepts. Configure a home or small business network using Microsoft Windows XP. Set up and configure a simple home or small business network using Microsoft Windows XP. Describe how to maintain Windows XP. Protect data in Windows XP. Use Windows Update and Task Scheduler, and change the virtual memory and background and foreground applications. Back to List
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows XP was first released on October 25, 2001, serving as the next in the series of Microsoft desktops for end-users,
precluded by Windows 2000 professional and Windows ME. Windows XP, with the “XP” standing for “experience”, was the first
end-user desktop o/s designed by Microsoft off the Windows NT architecture and included a number of upgrades and features not
found in previous end-user products developed by Microsoft. The system included a more user-friendly interface, faster boot
and hibernation startups, support of multiple methods of networking, including DSL, wireless and FireWire connections, remote
desktop functionality, and open driver rollbacks.
Whether you are a home-user using your computer to keep family photos, a business owner using the PC to keep the company
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Who Benefits from CBT Direct’s Microsoft Windows XP Training?
Both home and business end-users wishing to gain an introduction to Windows XP or who are new to the operating system and
want to learn the basics of XP troubleshooting.
What Professionals Will Learn from CBT Direct’s Microsoft Windows XP Training
The course will begin by going over the fundamentals of Windows XP and describe the key components of the operating system,
showing users how to create new user accounts, change a user account’s name password and picture, as well as configuring a
.NET passport.
Users will learn how to install and run programs, create and manage files utilizing the new file grouping structure, as well
as the managing of files using Windows Explorer. Students will be shown how to customize the Windows XP desktop, start menu,
accessibility options and Internet connections before moving on to the features and benefits of the automated system recovery and
restore functions necessary to do XP troubleshooting. Click here to see a detailed curriculum outline.
Learners will come to understand the implementation of dynamic and automatic updates, including the ability to change the
Automatic Update configuration and Driver Rollback settings. In addition students will gain knowledge of the wireless
connectivity and power management features of Windows XP, discovering how to enable access to a distant PC by use of the
Remote Desktop Connections options as well as XP troubleshooting by utilization of the Windows XP system configuration utility.
Next, users will delve into the advanced features of Windows XP, reviewing the uses and features of Internet Connection Sharing,
Internet Connection Firewall, Windows Media Player 8 and Windows movie Player 1.1 as well as building an understanding of the
built-in security features and password restrictions of Windows XP. Furthermore, pupils will be shown how to encrypt offline
files and store files securely to a web server.
Students will come to understand the use of the Plug and Play feature inherent to XP troubleshooting and device installation,
as well as the use of NetCrawler to access and share printers and faxes across the local network. The course will show users the
how to use the Disk Defragmenter to analyze and defragment a volume on the hard drive, as well as explaining the basics of NTFS,
FAT32 and Group Policy.
The course will conclude by explaining how to set up and configure a simple home or small business network utilizing basic
XP troubleshooting skills in addition to showing how to utilize the Windows Update and Task Scheduler to insure a well maintained
Windows XP operating system.
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