Intro to Applications

This course provides an overview of different types of software, including drivers, utilities, applications, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Students will learn key considerations when selecting software, such as compatibility, system requirements, licensing, business needs, and privacy concerns. The course also explores software distribution methods in business environments and various application types and their use cases. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience managing web browser settings and performing common tasks across different applications. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in selecting, deploying, and managing software effectively.

About This Course

Key components of the course include:

 

  • Define types of software, such as drivers, utilities, applications, and SaaS
  • List considerations for choosing software such as software compatibility, system requirements, licensing types, business requirements, and Privacy concerns
  • Describe methods of distributing software in a business
  • Explain types of applications and where they would be used
  • Explain web browser settings and how to manage them
  • List various methods of how to do common tasks in applications

 

Understanding Data Storage

  • Considerations for choosing and installing software
  • Types of software
  • Tips and tricks to managing software

 

Learn it Right, Learn it Well, and Reap the Rewards

Spending the time now to fully understand how to manage application can lead to efficiency in studying future topics

How to Take This Course!

Option #1 – Watch this course on YouTube. For convenience, I’ve included links to the videos down below

Option #2 – Take this course on Udemy. This is not a free option, but has the advantage of a full learning management system, no commercials, and completion certificates.

Here’s the link to the Udemy Course:

https://www.udemy.com/share/10dxY1/

Course Content

Module 0 – Welcome and Getting Started

FREE COURSE: Intro to Apps (Start Here) https://youtu.be/HadfrVNaZAw
Intro to Apps 0-1: Welcome https://youtu.be/R9jGMj3B7xo
Intro to Apps 0-2: Overview https://youtu.be/H5mj4oOqqak

 

Module 1 – Computer Software

Intro to Apps 1-0: Module Intro https://youtu.be/nag8xop2wWw
Intro to Apps 1-1: Computer Software https://youtu.be/Z6bt8wmdqls
Intro to Apps 1-2: Needs Assessment https://youtu.be/57hd15o8YwQ
Intro to Apps 1-3: Software Compatibility and Requirements https://youtu.be/_mh7gjua83M
Intro to Apps 1-4: Software Licensing https://youtu.be/R17pL9jgaz4
Intro to Apps 1-5: Software Piracy https://youtu.be/DfSM7d6qv48
Intro to Apps 1-6: Software Considerations for Business https://youtu.be/6U_fWvvPua4
Intro to Apps 1-7: Software Distribution Methods https://youtu.be/f8nW1C9BulI
Intro to Apps 1-8: Software as a Service (SaaS)
Intro to Apps 1-9: Privacy Considerations https://youtu.be/n6Cjfa4GJ00
Intro to Apps 1-10: DEMO: Installing Acrobat Reader https://youtu.be/rmk22ecOxhw
Intro to Apps 1-11: DEMO: Installing at Scale https://youtu.be/rL766g1ikRQ
Intro to Apps 1-12: DEMO: Patching Software https://youtu.be/EJSXeSYl6EE
Intro to Apps 1-13: DEMO: Removing Software https://youtu.be/p2wejgFjO5Q

 

Module 2 – Working with Apps

Intro to Apps 2-0: Module Intro https://youtu.be/kb0FkEHeoUw
Intro to Apps 2-1: Applications and Suites https://youtu.be/INtVaWbICZ4
Intro to Apps 2-2: Microsoft Office vs Google Workspace https://youtu.be/tuqRpsTctz0
Intro to Apps 2-3: DEMO: Document Storage and Sharing https://youtu.be/vaoAeaA5cHU
Intro to Apps 2-4: DEMO: Word Processors https://youtu.be/EJTrW3sfAeY
Intro to Apps 2-5: DEMO: Text Editors https://youtu.be/RgK5z7xHi2c
Intro to Apps 2-6: DEMO: PDF Viewers and Creators https://youtu.be/IL9QW9ohSKk
Intro to Apps 2-7: DEMO: Spreadsheets https://youtu.be/E5b8PxRnv04
Intro to Apps 2-8: DEMO: Presentation Software https://youtu.be/D1DNWRRTix0
Intro to Apps 2-9: DEMO: Visual Diagramming https://youtu.be/NuOhYycv16s
Intro to Apps 2-10: DEMO: Email Clients https://youtu.be/PD2W19ll7T0
Intro to Apps 2-11: DEMO: Instant Messaging (IM) Software https://youtu.be/orHF0Ebkc6Q
Intro to Apps 2-12: DEMO: Conferencing Apps https://youtu.be/iCjMLicDAXU
Intro to Apps 2-13: DEMO: Unified Communications (UC) https://youtu.be/SNYijOdBxuE
Intro to Apps 2-14: DEMO: Remote Support Software https://youtu.be/C6bXVzdaqFk
Intro to Apps 2-15: DEMO: Password Manager https://youtu.be/tuqC-HeKMBE
Intro to Apps 2-16: DEMO: Screen Capture and Recording https://youtu.be/xbZlY_9JAZU
Intro to Apps 2-17: DEMO: Antimalware https://youtu.be/ci8NHSe6apk
Intro to Apps 2-18: DEMO: Software Firewalls https://youtu.be/rUuhrW9WE90
Intro to Apps 2-19: DEMO: Compression Software https://youtu.be/9cBldOdR2ko
Intro to Apps 2-20: Artificial Intelligence (AI) https://youtu.be/AFJ3vGGKels
Intro to Apps 2-21: DEMO: Artificial Intelligence (AI) https://youtu.be/BPjQj7cM3fE
Intro to Apps 2-22: File Extensions https://youtu.be/3osM5mFpIFA

 

Module 3 – Working with Web Browsers

Intro to Apps 3-0: Module Intro https://youtu.be/op7c-iyy2l4
Intro to Apps 3-1: Web Browsing Options https://youtu.be/ZRURgDAheTg
Intro to Apps 3-2: DEMO: Default Browser https://youtu.be/ojhuJo3Ac54
Intro to Apps 3-3: DEMO: Default Search Engine https://youtu.be/ivNw4tLclU8
Intro to Apps 3-4: DEMO: Profile and Synchronization https://youtu.be/jctSmO12OPI
Intro to Apps 3-5: DEMO: Private Browsing https://youtu.be/-NjKbP2C7HE
Intro to Apps 3-6: DEMO: Accessibility https://youtu.be/3duG9ikS0zM
Intro to Apps 3-7: DEMO: Appearance https://youtu.be/qpGy-Rwb9Mk
Intro to Apps 3-8: DEMO: Bookmarks https://youtu.be/AkHiWFSGhyQ
Intro to Apps 3-9: DEMO: Cookies and Caches https://youtu.be/8AssEj5p_FA
Intro to Apps 3-10: DEMO: Password Management https://youtu.be/e84mmzpNO7E
Intro to Apps 3-11: DEMO: Pop-Up Blockers https://youtu.be/WRUdKw0LCjk
Intro to Apps 3-12: DEMO: Browser Add-Ons and Extensions https://youtu.be/M7rL2RXq1RY
Intro to Apps 3-13: DEMO: Secure Web Browsing

 

Module 4 – Application Tips and Tricks

Intro to Apps 4-0: Module Intro https://youtu.be/BCtNj9nRhLQ
Intro to Apps 4-1: Shortcut Methods https://youtu.be/BlZfc3p8IfA
Intro to Apps 4-2: DEMO: Working with Windows https://youtu.be/_xCKlGhe2fc
Intro to Apps 4-3: DEMO: Navigating and Quick Access
Intro to Apps 4-4: DEMO: Scrolling https://youtu.be/6cFwN-e8LS0
Intro to Apps 4-5: DEMO: Selecting https://youtu.be/9n7FiFYcA6M
Intro to Apps 4-6: DEMO: Editing
Intro to Apps 4-7: DEMO: Cut, Copy, Paste https://youtu.be/aXO9QxK5vcQ
Intro to Apps 4-8: DEMO: Find and Replace https://youtu.be/Tyl6sQmdcwA
Intro to Apps 4-9: DEMO: Format Painter https://youtu.be/nI_5KN5NRxY
Intro to Apps 4-10: DEMO: YouTube Shortcuts https://youtu.be/NkMNlrwsiws

 

Module X – Wrap Up

Intro to Apps X-0: Review https://youtu.be/rNXzkbRSN1Q
Course Wrap Up https://youtu.be/ze1VSTWAH5o

 

 

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