Windows Academy: Windows Basics Learning Path

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Windows Basics Learning Path

Learn the most important Windows basics without prior knowledge. Estimated duration: 60 to 90 minutes.

No prior knowledge required
Seven modules
Beginner-friendly
Module 1

Meet Windows

What Windows is and which basic terms matter.

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What you learned

What Windows is and which basic terms matter.

Module 2

Desktop and Start Menu

Understand the desktop, Start menu and programs.

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What you learned

Understand the desktop, Start menu and programs.

Module 3

Files and Folders

Save files, create folders and keep order.

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What you learned

Save files, create folders and keep order.

Module 4

File Explorer

Copy, move and search files.

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What you learned

Copy, move and search files.

Module 5

Install Programs

Install and uninstall software safely.

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What you learned

Install and uninstall software safely.

Module 6

Task Manager

Close frozen programs and check performance.

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What you learned

Close frozen programs and check performance.

Module 7

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with important shortcuts.

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What you learned

Work faster with important shortcuts.

Congratulations

You now know the most important Windows basics.