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Mac 1: Apple Essentials


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Jamie Pollock
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Purchase for $70 or enter access code

Learn macOS basics: Finder navigation, system settings, apps, and everyday workflows. Perfect for new or self-taught Mac users who want confidence.

After taking this course you will be able to:

  • Navigate macOS confidently using the Finder and built-in tools
  • Open, switch between, and manage apps efficiently
  • Understand System Settings and how to adjust key preferences
  • Recognize how files, folders, and apps are organized on a Mac
  • Use your Mac comfortably for everyday tasks without second-guessing

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to navigate macOS and use the Finder
  • How to open, switch, and manage apps
  • How to understand system settings and preferences
  • How to use your Mac confidently for everyday tasks

 

Mac 1: Apple Essentials Class Description

New to the Mac or want to feel more confident using it every day? This class covers the essential skills you need to comfortably navigate macOS. You’ll learn how to use the Finder, manage basic settings, work with apps, and understand how your Mac is organized. By the end of the session, your Mac will feel less mysterious and more like a tool you can trust.

 

OWL-Fred recommends this class if:


You want a solid foundation and a better understanding of how your Mac works.

 

Next step:

Once you’re comfortable with the basics, Mac 2: Productivity & Power Tips helps you work faster and more efficiently.

 

Bundle & Save! 

Enroll in Jamie’s Mac Basics series & get the most out of your Apple computer! With this 3-part Mac training series for beginners, you’ll gain the skills & confidence to use your iMac or MacBook Pro laptop like an expert. Act now & save 20% by purchasing all three courses as a bundle for just $135.

Don’t miss this chance to upgrade your Mac skills. Grab this special offer now & start your journey toward Mac mastery today!

Why pay separately when you can save 20% by bundling? Buy all three together for $135!

THAT'S A SAVINGS OF $27!

 

   

 

 

Watch it again later

You'll have lifetime access to the on-demand course including all handouts & class material. You'll also be able to ask questions in the Q&A forum & get answers, even years later. You can pause, rewind, speed up, & watch again & again as you apply what you learn to each situation as it crops up.

 

Course Updated: February 2023
Course Page Updated: January 2026

Here is the course outline:

1. How to Join the Live Class Zoom

Click the link below for instructions on how to join the live zoom

1 section
How to connect to the Zoom webinar

2. Download the Handout

Download the handout that goes with the course.

1 section
Download the handout here

3. Watch the Videos: Mac 1: Apple Essentials (2026) COMING SOON!

Learn macOS basics: Finder navigation, system settings, apps, and everyday workflows. Perfect for new or self-taught Mac users who want confidence.

4. Watch the Videos | Mac Basics: Focus on Foundations (2023)

Learn to use an iMac or MacBook Pro laptop in this Mac class for beginners. Get training on Apple’s Finder, software, and apps, on macOS so you can work smarter & have a great time!

8 sections
1 - Intro and Overview of Mac Basics
2- The Menu Bar
3- The Dock
4- Using the Mouse and Trackpad
5- Working with Apps and Navigating App Control
6- Power Management: Restarting, Power Down, and Power Cycle Your Mac
7- When Things Go Wrong: Closing Apps and Force Quit
8- Software Updates and Conclusion

5. Take the Quiz

Take this quiz to demonstrate your mastery of the material. Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to complete the Course, earn your Certificate, and win points!

1 section
Participation Quiz

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Royalwise CPE Certificate
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