Becoming confident with digital skills: file management and Windows 11 (beginner)

About this course

The course focuses on organising files and folders across a computer, work network and cloud storage. Participants examine file types and sizes, use Windows search tools with filenames, document content and wildcards, and practise password protection, backup and restore procedures. Teaching follows a step-by-step approach, with learners completing tasks independently and alongside other students while receiving tutor guidance. Topics also include navigating and customising the Windows desktop, using apps and tiles, and pinning items to the Start menu and taskbar. Google Classroom is used for materials and work outside the classroom.

What you'll learn

• Organise and manage files and folders on a computer and in cloud storage
• Identify file types and sizes
• Search for files using names, document content and wildcards
• Protect files with passwords and use backup and restore commands
• Navigate and customise the Windows desktop
• Pin items to the Start menu and taskbar

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners who already have some basic familiarity with computers and want to develop their file-management skills. Its improver-level content is delivered through a mix of individual tasks and activities with other students, with tutor guidance. Learners should also be prepared to complete work outside the classroom using Google Classroom.

• Some basic computer familiarity is expected
• Activities include both individual work and tasks with other students
• Work outside the classroom forms part of the course

Before you go

• Bring a pen, paper and a file for keeping coursework.
• Handouts are provided.
• A Google Classroom code is provided for accessing online materials and communicating with classmates.