Introduction to Windows

Course code COMP 0735

Credit 0.0

Length 96.0 hours

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This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to use computer application programs in a Microsoft Windows environment. Students learn to work with the Windows desktop, application windows and the task-bar. Students navigate drives and folders, and find, copy, move and delete files.

Prerequisites

Grade 9 English or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • Running programs
  • Managing multiple windows
  • Shortcuts, icons and Help
  • Windows Explorer Navigation, File/Folder and Details panes
  • Creating folders and organizing files
  • Searching for files
  • USB storage
  • Application window basics
  • Opening, closing and saving files

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

Additional information

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.85/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.95/course
  • Student Union: $71/term
  • UPass: $188/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial. Learn about VCC’s commitment to decolonization and Indigenization.