Master macOS essentials and boost your productivity. Learn from experts to optimise your Apple device experience and get the most out of macOS.
1 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Exploring the process of installing macOS and setting up user accounts, enabling you to personalise your device from the start.
- How to navigate the OS X interface, empowering you to use the Desktop, Menu Bar and Dock with confidence.
- Understanding file management and Spotlight search, helping you organise files and find information quickly and efficiently.
- How to customise system preferences and user settings, enabling you to optimise your Mac for your unique workflow.
- Exploring the use of included applications, helping you integrate Mail, Calendar and Contacts into your daily tasks.
- How to manage security, file permissions and sharing, empowering you to protect sensitive data and collaborate safely.
- Understanding backup solutions like Time Machine and troubleshooting tools, helping you maintain your Mac and support your professional responsibilities.
We can tailor this course to you
If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.
This macOS Introduction course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Book this course
We offer macOS Introduction as a private course.
You can select a date which suits you or your team.
The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.
Request datesCourse Outline for macOS Introduction
Installation
- Install macOS X
- Creating a first user account
- Installation options
Setting up
- First time setup
- Creating different user accounts
- Differences between Standard and Admin Users
Introduction to OS X
- Tour of the Desktop
- Explore the Menu Bar and Dock
File management and Spotlight
- What is the Finder?
- Setting different views
- Customising the side bar
- Moving and deleting files
- QuickLook
System Preferences
- The four types of preferences
- Changing user and system settings
Overview of included applications
- Explore applications included with OS X
Apple Mail
- Setting up mail accounts
- Customising mail folders
- Adding smart mailboxes
- Using rules, using integration features
- Data detectors and notes
Calendar
- Seeing events added from Mail
- Adding, amending and deleting events
- Adding, publishing and deleting calendars
- Using To Do items inside Calendar
Contacts
- Adding, moving and sorting contacts
- Integrating with Mail
Safari
- Setting preferences
- Using tabs
- Creating a Dashboard item
- Web clips
- History and top sites
Dashboard
- Customising Dashboard Widgets
- Adding and removing Dashboard Widgets
- Accessing using function keys
- Setting a hot corner
Mission Control/Desktops
- Using and customising Mission Control
- Creating Multiple Desktops with Spaces
Siri
- Setting up
- Customising
- Changing settings
- Using Siri with other apps
Fast user switching
- Switching between users
- Understanding advantages and security risks
File permissions and sharing
- Transferring files between users
- Understanding the public Dropbox
- Changing file permissions
Time Machine
- Setting up Time Machine
- Simulate backup, delete and restore
Disk Utility
- Partitioning Hard Drives
- Creating Disk Images & DMGs
- Restore
- First Aid & Erase
Bootcamp
- How to Set Up
- Installing Windows
- Dual Booting
FAQs about the macOS Introduction course
Is this macOS Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for Windows users who are new to macOS or Mac users who have been using macOS for a while but have never had formal training. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my macOS Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our macOS Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
How is the content taught throughout the macOS Introduction course?
Our macOS Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using macOS throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the macOS Introduction course?
For private classes in macOS Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the macOS Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the macOS Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our macOS Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
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Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.
- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
- We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.
Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
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