Microsoft Windows 11: Transition from Windows 10
Course Description Overview
In this course, you will use the new and updated features of Windows 11. You will:
- Navigate the Windows environment.
- Use apps available in Windows 11.
- Manage available apps.
- Configure Windows 11 settings.
To ensure your success in this course you should have experience with using Windows 10. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking any of the following United States Career Campus courses:
Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
Using Microsoft® Windows® 10 (Second Edition)
Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 7
- Windows 11 Professional
- If necessary, software for viewing the course slides. (Instructor machine only.)
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:
- 1 gigahertz (GHz) 64-bit (x64) processor with two or more cores. Note: To determine whether the processor is supported in Windows 11, refer to the Windows 11 row of the table on this page: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements .
- 4 gigabytes (GB) of Random Access Memory (RAM).
- 64 GB available storage space.
- TPM version 2.0 chip which has been enabled in the UEFI firmware. Note: Windows 10 systems sold after July 2016 were required to have TPM 2.0 installed and enabled. If it is not enabled, you can enable it through the UEFI firmware.
- UEFI Secure Boot enabled in the UEFI firmware.
- Monitor of at least 9-inches, with a 720p or higher resolution, and a bit-depth of 8-bits per color channel.
- Graphics card that is compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
- Bootable DVD-ROM or USB drive.
- Keyboard and mouse or a compatible pointing device.
- Web camera (optional)
- Speakers
- Microphone
- Fast Ethernet (100 Mb/s) adapter or faster and cabling to connect to the classroom network.
- IP addresses that do not conflict with other portions of your network.
- Internet access (contact your local network administrator).
- (Instructor computer only) A display system to project the instructor's computer screen.
Note: If you want to perform the optional step in the "Using Microsoft Teams Chat (Optional)" activity, you will need a webcam, speakers, and microphone.
Lesson 1: Navigating the Windows 11 Environment
Topic A: Log in to Windows 11
Topic B: Use the Start Menu
Topic C: Use the Taskbar
Lesson 2: Using Apps
Topic A: Use Built-In Apps
Topic B: Use the Updated File Explorer
Lesson 3: Managing Apps
Topic A: Use Virtual Desktops
Topic B: Obtain Apps from the Microsoft Store
Lesson 4: Configuring Windows 11 Settings
Topic A: Use the Configuration Apps
Topic B: Configure Accessibility Features