macOS Basics

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About Course

Get started on a Mac. Learn the menu bar, Dock and Control Centre, how to open, switch and quit apps, manage windows, change settings, keep macOS up to date and use the keyboard shortcuts every Mac user should know.

Apple updates macOS every year and some menus and setting names may differ on your Mac depending on its version. Work Macs may be managed by IT; follow their guidance.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the menu bar, Dock and Control Centre Open, switch, hide and quit apps confidently Change settings and keep macOS up to date Use essential Mac keyboard shortcuts, including force quit and lock

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The menu bar, Dock and desktop
  • Apps and windows
  • System Settings and updates
  • Essential shortcuts and good habits

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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