Boot Camp

Introduction to Computer Boot Camp

About This Course

This Boot Camp is designed to provide attendees with a solid working knowledge of a laptop PC and the standard accessories typically used in an office setting. The course is designed to have both theory and hands-on exercises so that the attendees can practice what they learn. We have found that muscle memory becomes a powerful tool in learning how to use essential tools for today’s digital age.

Day 1 – (3 hrs): Introduction to the PC and accessories

Overview of the laptop parts, connections

– Overview of the Keyboard Focusing on short cut and function keys
– Connecting a laptop to WIFI and trouble shooting
– Connecting to a wireless device i.e.: a wireless printer
– Standard accessories such as mass storage devices and external monitor set up
– Basic care and cleaning of a laptop
– A brief explanation of tablets, and phones

Day 2 and 3- (3hrs each): Introduction to an Operating System (Windows 10)

What is an operating system and why does it frustrate me?

– Basic functions
– Introduction to files and folders
– Personalization of the desktop
– Updates
– Setting up passwords and visual identification
– Basic Troubleshooting techniques

Day 4- (3hrs): Internet Browsers and Basic Internet Security

– What is Microsoft Edge?
– What is Google Chrome?
– Basic search techniques
– Advanced search techniques
– # tags used in searches
– Downloading a photo and where it went when it was saved?
– Customizing Browsers
– Google and your Browser

Day 5- (3 hrs): Review and Common Troubleshooting techniques

The Vancouver Island Works Project acknowledges that our members, live, play and do business on the Traditional Territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples. It recognizes the First Nations governments across this region — Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations in the core area, the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations {W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱,(Tsawout) W̱SIKEM (Tseycum)} out on the Saanich Peninsula and Gulf Islands, to the west Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke, and Pacheedaht, and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) and Pune’laxutth’ (Penelekut) Nations.