Work faster on a PC
Shortcuts, File Explorer, Snap layouts and desktops, Settings, security, troubleshooting and the command line in Windows 11.
35 lessons10 modules about 3 hours Everyone Certificate
Part of:Desktop Pro: Windows & Mac
35 hands-on lessons
Earn your Windows 11 certificate
Finish all 35 lessons, then pass the 20-question final exam (80% to pass). Your certificate has a public link anyone can verify.
The Start menu, Search, the taskbar, notifications, Quick Settings, widgets and turning off safely.
Open Start, pin the apps you use most and find the power and account options.
Find apps, files and settings from the taskbar, and launch tools by name with Run.
Pin apps, jump to them from the keyboard, use jump lists and tidy up the taskbar.
Wi-Fi, volume and brightness in two clicks, plus notifications, Do not disturb and widgets.
Step away safely and pick the right way to turn the PC off.
The Windows key shortcuts, switching apps and windows, clipboard history and emoji.
File Explorer, Settings, the desktop and the Quick Link menu, each one keystroke away.
Alt + Tab, Task View, taskbar thumbnails and closing apps from the keyboard.
Copy and paste like a pro, reuse earlier copies, and type emoji and symbols.
Tabs, Quick access, views and panes, file extensions, hidden items, ZIP files, search and OneDrive status.
Home, Quick access, tabs, the address bar and moving up and back.
New folders, renaming, cut and paste, the Recycle Bin and permanent deletes.
Details view, sorting and grouping, compact spacing and the Preview and Details panes.
See a file's real type, show hidden files, check properties and copy a file's path.
Compress and extract files, search with filters and read OneDrive's status icons.
Snap layouts, Snap groups, multiple monitors, virtual desktops and Task View.
Display, sound, notifications, power, storage, devices, network, personalization, apps and accessibility.
Scale, night light, second screens and choosing where sound plays.
Decide which apps can interrupt you, and when, and run focus sessions.
Sleep timers, power modes, energy saver and freeing up disk space with Storage Sense.
Pair and remove devices, choose a default printer and manage Wi-Fi networks safely.
Dark mode, accent colors, wallpaper, the lock screen and what shows on the taskbar.
Uninstall and repair apps, choose default apps and control what starts with Windows.
Bigger text, Magnifier, live captions, Narrator and easier keyboard options.
The Snipping Tool, Print Screen, Notepad, Paint, Phone Link and Nearby sharing.
Windows Update, active hours, sign-in options, Windows Hello and user accounts.
Windows Security, Defender scans, the firewall, SmartScreen, UAC, encryption and app permissions.
Run the right scan, deal with detections and protect folders from ransomware.
Firewall profiles, warnings about unknown apps and administrator prompts.
Device encryption and BitLocker, recovery keys, Find my device and app permissions.
Task Manager, troubleshooters, Reliability Monitor, Event Viewer, Safe mode, System Restore and Reset this PC.
End frozen apps, see what's slowing the PC down and stop startup apps.
Built-in troubleshooters, Device Manager, Reliability Monitor and Event Viewer.
Start in Safe mode, roll back with restore points, and reset Windows when nothing else works.
Windows Terminal, PowerShell and Command Prompt, file commands, network checks and winget.
Pick the right shell, run it as administrator, move between folders and get help.
List, create, copy, read and delete files with Command Prompt and PowerShell.
Find your IP address, test a connection step by step and install apps from the command line.
35 hands-on lessons
Earn your Windows 11 certificate
Finish all 35 lessons, then pass the 20-question final exam (80% to pass). Your certificate has a public link anyone can verify.
The Start menu, Search, the taskbar, notifications, Quick Settings, widgets and turning off safely.
Open Start, pin the apps you use most and find the power and account options.
Find apps, files and settings from the taskbar, and launch tools by name with Run.
Pin apps, jump to them from the keyboard, use jump lists and tidy up the taskbar.
Wi-Fi, volume and brightness in two clicks, plus notifications, Do not disturb and widgets.
Step away safely and pick the right way to turn the PC off.
The Windows key shortcuts, switching apps and windows, clipboard history and emoji.
File Explorer, Settings, the desktop and the Quick Link menu, each one keystroke away.
Alt + Tab, Task View, taskbar thumbnails and closing apps from the keyboard.
Copy and paste like a pro, reuse earlier copies, and type emoji and symbols.
Tabs, Quick access, views and panes, file extensions, hidden items, ZIP files, search and OneDrive status.
Home, Quick access, tabs, the address bar and moving up and back.
New folders, renaming, cut and paste, the Recycle Bin and permanent deletes.
Details view, sorting and grouping, compact spacing and the Preview and Details panes.
See a file's real type, show hidden files, check properties and copy a file's path.
Compress and extract files, search with filters and read OneDrive's status icons.
Snap layouts, Snap groups, multiple monitors, virtual desktops and Task View.
Display, sound, notifications, power, storage, devices, network, personalization, apps and accessibility.
Scale, night light, second screens and choosing where sound plays.
Decide which apps can interrupt you, and when, and run focus sessions.
Sleep timers, power modes, energy saver and freeing up disk space with Storage Sense.
Pair and remove devices, choose a default printer and manage Wi-Fi networks safely.
Dark mode, accent colors, wallpaper, the lock screen and what shows on the taskbar.
Uninstall and repair apps, choose default apps and control what starts with Windows.
Bigger text, Magnifier, live captions, Narrator and easier keyboard options.
The Snipping Tool, Print Screen, Notepad, Paint, Phone Link and Nearby sharing.
Windows Update, active hours, sign-in options, Windows Hello and user accounts.
Windows Security, Defender scans, the firewall, SmartScreen, UAC, encryption and app permissions.
Run the right scan, deal with detections and protect folders from ransomware.
Firewall profiles, warnings about unknown apps and administrator prompts.
Device encryption and BitLocker, recovery keys, Find my device and app permissions.
Task Manager, troubleshooters, Reliability Monitor, Event Viewer, Safe mode, System Restore and Reset this PC.
End frozen apps, see what's slowing the PC down and stop startup apps.
Built-in troubleshooters, Device Manager, Reliability Monitor and Event Viewer.
Start in Safe mode, roll back with restore points, and reset Windows when nothing else works.
Windows Terminal, PowerShell and Command Prompt, file commands, network checks and winget.
Pick the right shell, run it as administrator, move between folders and get help.
List, create, copy, read and delete files with Command Prompt and PowerShell.
Find your IP address, test a connection step by step and install apps from the command line.
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