Course Description
This KnowledgeCity course is your first step in getting to know Windows 11 This Windows 11 course, taught by instructor Bryan Buck, introduces you to the Windows 11 operating system so you can get to know your way around it and make the most of its ease-of-use improvements. It starts with learning how to upgrade from other Microsoft operating systems and concludes with understanding the latest security features built into the OS. You will learn how to use the new features of the OS, along with how to tell if your machine is capable of directly upgrading to Windows 11. You will also learn how to properly install the OS and configure some of its new security tools. Other modules will introduce the new collaboration features and multitasking options. This course will present the unique features of Windows 11; how to use the OS to make your computing easier and more efficient than ever.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to upgrade to Windows 11
- Learn how to manage Account Settings
- Learn how to get started in Windows 11
- Learn to manage and customize your Windows 11 experience
- Learn to working with Files and Storage
- Learn to add devices and access third-party apps
- Learn to collaborate with others through Windows 11
- Learn about new communication and time management functions
- Learn how Windows 11 handles network sharing and data backup
- Learn how to protect your PC with Microsoft’s new security features
Skills You Will Learn
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Windows Essentials
- Windows Fundamentals For Legacy PCs
- Microsoft Windows Certification
What You'll Learn
- Upgrade to Windows 11 using Windows Update or an ISO image, and verify hardware and OS requirements
- Set up and manage your account, multiple users, and account access
- Customize the Windows 11 experience including the new Start Menu, Taskbar, System Settings, and Focus Assist
- Work with files and storage using File Explorer, local storage, and cloud storage options
- Add local devices and install and use third-party apps, including Windows 10 apps and Microsoft Office
- Collaborate with others and use multitasking, network sharing, data backup, and Microsoft's new security features
Key Takeaways
- This KnowledgeCity course, taught by instructor Bryan Buck, introduces the Windows 11 operating system from upgrading through its built-in security features.
- Learners discover how to tell if their machine is capable of directly upgrading to Windows 11 and how to properly install the OS.
- The course covers Windows 11's new collaboration features, multitasking options, and communication and time management functions.
- It explains how Windows 11 handles network sharing and data backup, and how to protect a PC with Microsoft's new security features.
- Modules introduce the unique features of Windows 11 to make computing easier and more efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who teaches this Windows 11 course?
This KnowledgeCity course is taught by instructor Bryan Buck.
What does this course cover?
It introduces the Windows 11 operating system, starting with how to upgrade from other Microsoft operating systems and concluding with understanding the latest security features built into the OS. It also covers account settings, customizing your experience, files and storage, adding devices, third-party apps, collaboration, communication and time management, network sharing, and data backup.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is described as your first step in getting to know Windows 11, introducing you to the operating system so you can get to know your way around it.
Will I learn how to upgrade my computer to Windows 11?
Yes. You will learn how to tell if your machine is capable of directly upgrading to Windows 11, how to upgrade using Windows Update or an ISO image, and how to properly install the OS.
What skills does this course relate to?
It relates to Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Essentials, Windows Fundamentals For Legacy PCs, and Microsoft Windows Certification.









