Computer software training is something you can start profiting from today.  Many new computer consultants fail to capitalize on this opportunity though.  The reason is they think it takes too long to develop a curriculum for computer software training.  

Luckily, you won’t have that problem because the following is the first of a two part list of topics you can incorporate into your computer software training.

5 End User Computer Software Training Topics*

  • Network Logon – Start with the basics to ensure that each user knows their company’s logon procedures. Highlight any password requirements, such as case sensitivity or automatic password expirations.
  • The Windows Desktop – Explain the purpose of the Windows Desktop and how Shortcuts can be used to quickly launch commonly used programs, folders and files. Show how to create and remove Desktop shortcuts.
  • The Start Menu – Give a quick tour of the Program groups that are most relevant to your clients’ needs. Point out how the Documents folder keeps track of the last 15 files opened — preventing “lost file panic” and saving many help desk calls.
  • Windows Explorer – Provide an overview of local drive letters and your clients’ standard network drive letter conventions for shared folders. Demonstrate how to use “Search” and “Find File” functions to locate missing files. Offer examples of how to turn on View All Details and sort on various file attributes, such as filename, size, and file type, within a folder.
  • Printers – Review the location of shared network printers, usage restrictions and default assignments. Show how to change the default printer in the Printers folder, as well as how to change the selection through the File, Print menu command.

*NOTE:  depending on the desktop OS and applications in use, you may need to make some very minor tweaks to these topics.

Bottom Line on Computer Software Training
By using this simple checklist you can help your clients plan their end user computer software training.  This increases your perceived usefulness to the company and it is an excellent source of revenue.  

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