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MS Surface
Who it's For:
Beginners or seasoned MS Surface vets can learn all about Microsoft's offering in the competitive tablet market. Maybe you just got a new Surface. Maybe you've had one for a bit, and want to squeeze every last drop of awesome out of it.
What it is:
Microsoft Surface is a series of tablets designed and marketed by Microsoft. Surface is the first major initiative by Microsoft to integrate its Windows operating system with its own hardware, and the first attempt to create a tablet that mimics the desktop display users are used to.
What You'll Learn:
Our Microsoft Surface training course is designed for beginners and advanced users alike. Students learn how to easily work with the Surface and also use its hidden features. You'll learn about navigating the Surface, using apps, surfing the web, working with preferences, and utilizing all of the unique features the surface has to offer for business or home users.
Topics
- Hands On Introduction
- Pro vs RT Edition
- First Time Use Setup
- Navigating the Start Screen
- Launching Apps
- The Switcher Pane
- The Charms Bar
- Closing Apps
- Customizing Tiles
- Installing Apps
- Creating Start Screen Groups
- Searching
- The Windows 8 Desktop
- Customizing the Taskbar
- The New Windows Explorer
- Shutting Down

*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions here
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in MS Surface.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

MS Surface
Who it's For:
Beginners or seasoned MS Surface vets can learn all about Microsoft's offering in the competitive tablet market. Maybe you just got a new Surface. Maybe you've had one for a bit, and want to squeeze every last drop of awesome out of it.
What it is:
Microsoft Surface is a series of tablets designed and marketed by Microsoft. Surface is the first major initiative by Microsoft to integrate its Windows operating system with its own hardware, and the first attempt to create a tablet that mimics the desktop display users are used to.
What You'll Learn:
Our Microsoft Surface training course is designed for beginners and advanced users alike. Students learn how to easily work with the Surface and also use its hidden features. You'll learn about navigating the Surface, using apps, surfing the web, working with preferences, and utilizing all of the unique features the surface has to offer for business or home users.
Topics
- Hands On Introduction
- Pro vs RT Edition
- First Time Use Setup
- Navigating the Start Screen
- Launching Apps
- The Switcher Pane
- The Charms Bar
- Closing Apps
- Customizing Tiles
- Installing Apps
- Creating Start Screen Groups
- Searching
- The Windows 8 Desktop
- Customizing the Taskbar
- The New Windows Explorer
- Shutting Down
Requirements
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions here
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in MS Surface.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.

