Description

The “Mac OS – Getting Started” training course enables participants to become familiar with the macOS operating system. It covers the user interface, file management, system settings, built-in applications, and best practices for daily use.
Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, participants will gain the skills needed to confidently and efficiently use a Mac in personal or professional environments.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

• Beginners who want to discover the macOS environment
• Windows users transitioning to macOS
• Employees using a Mac for the first time
• Students, educators, and professionals seeking basic macOS skills

Prerequisites

• No prior knowledge of macOS is required
• Basic computer skills are recommended

Training objectives

• Understand the macOS interface and navigation
• Manage files and folders efficiently
• Configure essential system settings
• Use built-in macOS applications
• Apply best practices for smooth and secure daily use

Training program

• User interface
  • New developments in the Apple/Mac OS range.
  • Presentation of the Finder.
  • Customization of the Dock.
  • Essential parameters .
  • The mouse, the menus, the keyboard modifiers, the aliases.
  • Navigate in the tree.
  • The manipulation of files and folders.
  • Smart folders.
  • Deleting documents.
  • The recycle bin.
  • The concept of active application.
  • Practical work Exploration of the tree structure.
  • Creation of folders and documents to organize information.
• Essential concepts
  • Volumes.
  • Organizing files.
  • Searching documents.
  • Presentation of Spotlight.
  • Applications: user programs, web browsing, mail manager, text editor.
  • Other applications: PDF viewer, calendar, mobile phone synchronization.
  • Practical work Using Spotlight.
• System Preferences
  • The Apple menu (Apple).
  • The display.
  • The date and time.
  • Sleep.
  • Shutdown and restart.
  • Closing sessions.
  • Practical work Stopping, starting and implementing user sessions.
• Network integration
  • Network configuration.
  • Configure Internet access.
  • Shares.
  • Configure file and folder sharing .
  • Remote connection.
  • Access to network printers.
  • The right reflexes to deal with the most common problems.
  • Practical work Configure the network and share folders.
• Troubleshoot common issues
  • Handling and procedure in case of failure.
  • Resolving printing problems.
  • Updating the system.