Becoming confident in file management and Windows 11 on your PC (beginners)

What is the course about?

This course will equip you with the skills to become fully confident on how to save, manage, organise
and search for files on your PC, across a work network and the cloud. You will learn the key features of Windows 11 that make some of this possible. You will learn how to identify different file types and perform basic to advanced searches using the Microsoft Windows built-in search tools. You will learn the skills needed to better protect your information, personal details and files and keep them secure, including password protection, backup and restore commands. You will also become familiar with the main principles of cloud-based file management and use.

What will we cover?

• saving, organising and managing a variety of files and folders on your hard drive and the cloud
• identifying different file types and sizes
• performing effective and efficient searches from basic to advanced - including using file names, document content and wildcards (such as % and *)
• password protecting your files
• backing up and restoring your files
• identifying key features of the Windows 10 desktop environment and how to navigate it
• customising Windows 10 – for example by adding keyboard shortcuts and changing settings
• making the most of the ‘tiles’ system and the different apps
• pinning items to the start menu and taskbar.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• save, organise and manage a variety of files and folders on your hard drive and the cloud
• identify different file types and sizes
• perform effective and efficient searches from basic to advanced - including using file names, document content and wildcards (such as % and *)
• password protect your files
• back up and restore your files
• identify key features of the Windows 10 desktop environment and navigate it
• customise Windows 10 – for example by adding keyboard shortcuts and changing settings
• make the most of the ‘tiles’ system and the different apps
• pin items to the start menu and taskbar.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for anyone who already has some basic familiarity with the computer and wants to improve these foundational skills to become fully confident in file use on your computer and in the workplace. It is ideal for those who have completed our Becoming Confident on your computer and online course.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment with an emphasis on your discovering how to do and
complete tasks, with guidance from the tutor. You will work on your own and with other students on different
tasks so you are always practising important in-demand life and work skills such as problem-solving, decision-
making, prioritising, negotiating, collaborating and independence. You will learn in a step by step manner so you
can complete challenging tasks in enjoyable and relaxing ways. Your tutor will also work with you individually
so you know how to improve and how to work in a way that improves your learning. You will need to do work
outside the classroom and use Google Classroom to help you.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need a pen, paper and a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts and a
code for Google classroom so you can communicate with classmates and access materials, videos etc. online.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

There are many courses you can do before, at the same time or after this course. We recommend you complete the Becoming confident series so you have a strong foundation in digital skills. These include:
• Getting started: becoming confident on your computer and online (complete beginner)
• Getting started: learning about your smartphone (complete beginner)
• Getting started: becoming confident on Instagram and TikTok (complete beginners)
• Getting started: becoming confident on Facebook and Twitter (complete beginners
• Becoming confident with digital skills: on your computer and online (beginner)
• Becoming confident in file management and Windows 10 on your PC (beginners)
• Becoming confident in file management and Windows 11 on your PC (beginners)
• Making sense of Windows 11
• Becoming confident on the cloud: OneDrive and Google drive - a new way of sharing and managing your files (foundation)
• Becoming confident in digital security: how to protect your data and privacy on your PC, Internet and smartphone
• Becoming confident in digital skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (beginner)
• Becoming confident on PowerPoint 365 (beginner)
• Becoming confident on Outlook 365 (beginner)
• Becoming confident on Word 365 (beginner)
• Learning to use your smartphone (Android)
• Learning to use your iPhone
• Becoming a confident online citizen: developing your problem-solving and research skills for inside and outside work (foundation)
• Becoming a confident online citizen: staying safe and protecting your data on your PC and smartphone (foundation)
• Becoming a confident online citizen: from bills, banking, and shopping to government services, job applications and streaming (foundation)

You can also do classes in the maths and English areas.
For more information, talk with your tutor or contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 4582 0423.