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"Life changing course for me! This course was so informative and engaging right from the very first module, all the way until the last. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to become a dog groomer!" - Heidi Lee

This unique online ICOES Accredited Dog Grooming Diploma is designed specifically for individuals who are passionate about dogs and want to turn their love for them into a rewarding career.

Taught by a professional groomer, it covers all the hands-on skills and techniques that you will need to succeed in the industry. From bathing, nail trimming, and scissoring, to behaviour, handling, and first aid, we provide the most up-to-date and industry-relevant grooming practices.

Graduates of this course excel in the industry and have achieved great success, with many starting and growing their own thriving grooming businesses.

How You Learn?

You will master the art of grooming all dog breeds by focusing on four essential skills: shaping the head, body, legs/feet, and tail. Through a comprehensive approach, you will gain a deep understanding of each dog's unique shape, encompassing breed standards, coat type, anatomy, and lifestyle. By adeptly combining and matching grooming techniques, you will tailor your approach to suit each individual dog, ensuring a well-rounded and effective grooming proficiency.

One of the unique features of this course is that it's online, meaning that you can study at your own pace, without any deadlines. There is no placement or classroom attendance required. We understand that everyone has different schedules, so provide 24/7 unlimited access to detailed lessons, video tutorials, and carefully designed assessments mentored by our expert groomer, Hannah Grice. Check out a course demo.

Whats Included?

Interactive Online Lessons
On Demand Video Tutorials
Downloadable Templates & Resources
Lesson Notes
Quizzes & Practical Tasks
Formally Graded Assessments
Facebook Marketing ebook
Lifetime Access
A Experienced Grooming Mentor
Personalised Feedback
24 Hour Support
Membership to our Exclusive Dog Grooming Community
Professional Certificate Upon Completion
Internationally Accredited by ICOES International Accreditation
Option to Receive a ICOES Certificate on Request

This dog grooming course is suitable for learners of all ages, with no prior experience required. We believe that with the right training and passion, anyone can become a successful dog groomer and stand out in this rewarding industry. Check out Alysons Dog Grooming Story.

Did you know that we offer 2 course and 3 course bundles providing unbeatable value?

What Sets Us Apart?

A distinctive feature of our course lies in the outcomes of our students. We take great pride in sharing the stories of individuals who have not only completed our course but have also established their own thriving dog grooming businesses. We are proud of these success stories as they serve as a testament to the effectiveness of our course, as do our reviews on Trust Pilot.

I love dogs and always wanted to be a groomer!
I started out by grooming friends and families dogs and now have my own beautiful grooming salon at home.

Why Choose Vibe

Proven Track Record
100% Online Learning Experience
Expert Mentors to Guide You
Business Training You Can Use
No Additional or Hidden Fees

Certification and Accreditation

Accredited and Industry Endorsed

Our Professional Dog Grooming Diploma and Dog Behaviour and Training Certificate are internationally accredited by ICOES.

Vibe Learning went through a rigorous evaluation and audit of these courses to gain accreditation. Having ICOES accreditation guarantees you will receive a high standard of content that has undergone evaluation by an independent organisation, ensuring it's quality and credibility.

Course Modules

Careers in Dog Grooming
Grooming Image, Uniform and Presentation
Scissors
Clippers
Nail Clippers
Grooming Tables
Bathing and Drying Zone
Shedding Aids
Brushes
Combs
Commercial Dryers and Blasters
First Aid, Bandages and Antiseptics
Understanding Blade Sizes
Guard Combs
Shampoo, Conditioner and Doedorants
Comprehensive Equipment Checklist

Resources:

Blade Size Chart
Equipment Checklist
Scissors Reference Guide
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Natural and Artificial Selection
ANKC Breed Groups
Understanding Breed Groups For Grooming
Nature and Nurture in Dog Behaviour
Canine Signals and Body Language
Training Techniques on the Grooming Table
Effective Canine Communication
Dog Training Principles and Techniques
Handling Aggressive Dogs
Handling Fearful Dogs
First Aid for Burns, Scalds, and Cuts

Resources:

The Five Freedoms Poster
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Canine Anatomy
Muscles and Head Structure
Head Shape
The Skeleton
Parasites, Zoonosis, and the Immune System
Identifying and Preventing Canine Disease
Infectious Diseases and Vaccination
Skin Disorders and Allergies in Dogs
Muscle Groups
Cleanliness and Disinfection in Grooming
Lumps, Bumps, and Warts in Canines

Resources:

Muscle Groups Print Out
Topographical Anatomy Diagram
Canine Disease Chart
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

This assessment consists of 25 short-answer questions. Your responses will be submitted to the course mentor for grading and constructive feedback.

Example questions:

Question 1: Describe and explain the type of clipper blade you would choose for simultaneously clipping a dog and thinning out a thick undercoat.
Question 2: Outline the steps you would take if a dog in your care collapses while being bathed.
Question 3: A dog is exhibiting symptoms such as appetite loss, coughing, diarrhea, severe eye problems, and stomach pain. Discuss the actions you would take, identify the potential illness, and explain the reasons behind your diagnosis.

Health Assessment
Pre-Grooming Steps
Perfecting Head Shapes
Strategic Grooming Preparations
Ear Cleaning Techniques
Mastering Nail Clipping
Teeth Cleaning Procedures
Pad Trimming Methods
Tailoring Health Assessments
Addressing Dental Health
Care for Anal and Genital Areas
Step-by-Step Guide Bathing Guide

Resource:

Individual Dog Health Assessment Template
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Owner Expectations and Needs
Understanding Coat Types for Optimal Styling
Genetic Influences on Grooming
Developing Your Unique Grooming Style
Grooming Mixed Breeds
Drying Techniques
Stretch Drying
Fluff Drying
Smooth Drying
Blasting
Towel Drying
Precision Scissoring Techniques
Clipper Handling

Resources:

Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Observational Skills
Varieties in Head Shapes
Spherical, Egg, and Rectangular Head Shapes
Understanding Body Shapes for Styling
Eyebrow and Beard Styling Techniques
Perfecting the Topknot
Tail and Feet Styling
Ear Clipping
Carding
Hygiene Clipping
Practical Styling and Clipping
Specific Styling Needs
Puppy Grooming
Hand Stripping and Plucking

Resources:

Cavoodle Head Video Tutorial with Hannah Grice
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

This assessment consists of 25 short-answer questions. Your responses will be submitted to the course mentor for grading and constructive feedback.

Example questions:

Question 1: How would you prepare a double coated, heavily shedding, dog for the bath?
Question 2: Choose three wool coated dogs and briefly describe how you would style them?
Question 3: How would you stretch dry a dog’s coat, describe the process from directly after the bath to finish?

Mastering Poodle and Show Styling
Understanding the Poodle Coat
Corded Coat Grooming
Training The Coat
Show Poodle Presentation
Poodle Colouring
Styling For Poodles: Head, Ears, Body, Legs, Feet, Blending, Tail
The Perfect Poodle Pet Clip
Grooming Different Coat Textures: Fluff or Curl
Polished Fluff Drying
Poodle Facial Styling
Muzzle and Throat
Topknot Design
Health Check and Pre-Work for Poodles
Grooming Poodle Cross Breeds
Coat Preparation
Advanced Styling
Sculpting the Spherical Head

Resources:

The Poodle TopKnot Video Tutorial with Hannah Grice
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Precision Grooming for Terrier Breeds
Styling for Terriers: Legs, Feet, Tail, Body, Head
Techniques for Short and Long-Haired Terriers
Grooming Terrier Crosses
Terrier Body and Head
Customising the Groom to the Dogs Shape, Anatomy and Lifetyle;
- Airedale
- Australian Terrier
- Silky Australian
- Bedlington
- Border
- Cairn
- Dandle Dinmont
- Irish
- Kerry Blue
- Schnauzer
- Yorkshire Terrier

Resources:

Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Body, Head, Legs, Feet and Tail Approach
Grooming Drop Coats
Grooming Toy Breeds
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Shih Tzu
- Havanese
- Maltese
Natural Coat Care for Toy Breeds
- Japanese Chin
- Papillion
- Pomeranian
- Chihuahua
Precision Grooming for Gundogs
Grooming Medium-Long-Haired Breeds
- Retrievers
- Setters
- Spaniels
Long and Thick Coats
Curly Coats
Hound Grooming
- Afghan
- Greyhound
Grooming Short-Haired and Wire Coats
- Hungarian Vizla
- Weimaraner
- German Short Haird Pointer
- Italian Spinone
- Pointing Griffon
- Wirehaired Dachshund
Grooming Double and Thick Coats
- Spitz
- Siberian Husky
- Saint Bernard
- Newfoundland
- Japanese Akita
- Smooth/Rough Collie
- Chow Chow
- Bernese Mountain Dog

Resources:

Revision Quiz
Practical Task

This assessment consists of 25 short-answer questions. Your responses will be submitted to the course mentor for grading and constructive feedback.

Example questions:

Question 1: How should a poodle Topknot be styled?
Question 2: Draw a Diagram or adapt a photograph showing the blending points and head shape of a Bichon Frise in pet cut?
Question 3: What is breed specific about the head of a Bedlington Terrier?

Elevating Customer Service
Professionalism and Customer Relations
Effective Communication Strategies
Active Listening Skills
Telephone Etiquette
Asking Thoughtful Questions
Strengthening Canine-Human Relationship
Confidence-Building Techniques
Creating Customer Loyalty
Expanding Your Clientele
Ethical Business Practices
Rewarding Customer Loyalty
Managing Challenging Interactions
Difficult Customers
Developing Assertiveness

Resources:

Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Launching Your Grooming Business
Mobile Grooming Business Setup
Exploring Franchise Options
Home-Based Grooming Guide
Salon Setup Essentials
Business Set-Up Checklists
Effective Record-Keeping
Data Protection Measures
Payment Handling
Financial Management Tips
Health and Safety Priorities
Choosing Insurance for Your Grooming Business

Resources:

Revision Quiz
Practical Task

Your Dog Grooming Business Identity
Choosing Your Slogan
What is Your Business Definition
Your Comprehensive Business Plan
Strategic Income Projection Development
Market Research Essentials
Online Presence
Marketing and SEO Tactics
Leveraging Social Media
Create Effective Marketing Materials
Creating a Website
Blogging for Business Visibility
Service-Oriented Marketing Techniques
Professional Growth and Development

Resources:

Business Plan Template
Income Projection Template
Revision Quiz
Practical Task

This assessment consists of 25 short-answer questions. Your responses will be submitted to the course mentor for grading and constructive feedback.

Example questions:

Question 1: What are the points that need to be considered when setting prices?
Question 2: State the basic insurance cover needed by dog groomers.
Question 3: What is SEO?

Introducing the "At Home With Lisa Video Series," featuring insightful video tutorials by professional dog groomer, Lisa.

Explore essential topics such as;

Lisa's Grooming Journey
Lisa's Grooming Tools
Lisa's Grooming Equipment
Establishing Your Business
Insurance Tips With Lisa

This on-demand video series offers a firsthand perspective, enriching your knowledge and providing practical tips for those aspiring to thrive in the world of dog grooming entrepreneurship.

Course Mentor

Professional Groomer, Hannah Grice

"I'm always here to help and am very easy to approach."

Meet Hannah Grice, the passionate owner and head groomer behind The Dog House, a charming boutique dog grooming establishment. With a wealth of experience and accolades under her belt, Hannah's journey into the world of grooming began with her beloved Poodles, Ivy and Raven, who not only stole her heart but also propelled her to success in grooming and obedience competitions.

Certified and mentored by renowned groomers like Tiarne Perkiss and Christine Speerin, Hannah brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to her teaching endeavors. Whether guiding students through our online courses or presenting grooming video tutorials, she ensures a supportive and constructive learning environment every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. During that time, you'll have access to all the materials. If you decide the course isn't right for you, just send us an email to get a full refund.

We provide lifetime access! This course is designed for self-paced learning, which means you have the freedom to study on your own schedule.

There are no time limits or deadlines, and you have 24/7 access to the course. You'll have all the flexibility and convenience to balance your studies with other commitments.

Yes, our dog grooming and dog behaviour courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES).

You can find more information about ICOES on their website here.

It's important to note that the field of dog grooming is currently unregulated, meaning there is no government-mandated certificate required to qualify you as a dog groomer. While formal certification may not be a legal prerequisite, we strongly believe in the value of professional training for anyone offering grooming services.

While you may not need a formal certificate to work as a groomer, our commitment is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship needed to excel in this unregulated but highly rewarding industry. Vibe Learning is not an RTO.

Yes there are short-answer assessments which you will submit to your course mentor. Additionally there are multiple choice quizzes that you can complete as many times as you need to.

These assessments will help you understand the material and will reinforce your learning. There are no deadlines on any of the assessments.

Practical tasks are provided as an option and can be completed from home. These tasks are an opportunity to gain vital-hands on experience with a variety of dog breed and coat types. As with all assessments, you will have the freedom to complete these at your own pace. There is no placement required.

Most of our students start out by practicing on their own or friends and familes dogs. Over time students begin to advertise in their local area for models in places such as local dog park groups, notice boards and rescue centres. The great thing about starting out this way is that once your confidence builds and you're ready to start charging for grooms, you'll already have a growing client list.

No, there's no need to buy equipment before enrolling in the course. The practical tasks in the course are optional, and if you choose to complete them, you'll only need basic supplies.

Yes, we've partnered with Artemis Grooming Supplies, one of the top pet grooming supplies distributors in Australia, to offer our students up to 20% off on grooming supplies. So, you can get everything you need at a discounted price if and when you need it.

Yes, we offer interest free payment plans for just $25 per week.

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This course was so informative and engaging right from the very first module, all the way until the last. I started this course with a dream to start my very own, home-based, grooming business, having never even held a pair of grooming scissors, nor even knowing what a "blade set" was. Now I am running my own small business, I can hold and use my scissors in the correct way and am confident with bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring and styling dogs. I have purchased all of my basic equipment with help from the information provided through the course and with the support of the students on the private Facebook page. I look forward to embarking on my new journey as a self-employed dog groomer and further growing and expanding my knowledge, confidence and skills as dog groomer in the future. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to become a dog groomer!

Heidi lee

A great company that produces amazing courses! Very informative and eye opening!

Amy

An excellent course with so much information. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in grooming.

Trish Brown

I enjoyed this course very much. I liked that I could do it on my own time. The course taught me a lot of new things and I found it was easy to navigate through. My grades were returned to me in a quick manner as well. I was very satisfied with this course, and I'm excited to get started.

Keri-Lee Mikasko

I thoroughly recommend the bundle course. I gained more knowledge than I new about. I am running my business from home and have picked up a new client. I am confident and excited thanks to this course.

Therese Taylor

I recently had the pleasure of undertaking a grooming course that has truly been a transformative experience in my life. This course, designed to empower individuals to groom their pets with confidence, has exceeded my expectations in every way. Not only did it equip me with the skills needed to groom my own furry friends, but it also provided a safe and easygoing learning environment that has greatly helped me.

Mercedes Korab

The professional dog grooming diploma course was a wonderful course with a lot of valuable information that I look forward to continuing learning and using throughout my dog grooming career. I love that I can download the class notes and go back to look on them whenever I need a refresher! Overall, it was a great course!

naomi holt

The Dog Grooming Diploma has meant so much to me! I’ve since been employed from starting the course and am now clipping dogs! I never wanted this course to end! Such a supportive group on FB and the tutor’s were always there for me from day 1! Highly recommended this course and all it has to offer.This one truly is the best!! “ Just Do It “! You won’t be disappointed and you can start a new career out of it! ❤️❤️❤️

Sammy Wilson

Dog Grooming Diploma material was easy to read, good information on breed specific grooms, but also grooming for easy maintenance which is often requested by pet owners. It was also helpful and convenient being able to complete the course at my own pace.

Bec

Upon comparing a few similar courses, this one just stood out to me! I loved how you could read about your tutor and get to know them before beginning the course and how there was focus on being guided toward your own path in the grooming world and helping you choose what works best for you - something I didn't get from any other course. The course itself was extremely informative and the inclusion of the Facebook group really gave the sense you are apart of a community of people going through the journey with you and allows you to share ideas and achievements with others students and watch others grow their skills and businesses. Everything was well-paced, relevant and easy to understand while still being in-depth and engaging. I loved how the course focuses on learning what works best for you and teaching various options and pathways rather than teaching a straightforward procedure. I feel confident saying I've learned so much through this and have gone from someone who was anxious about picking up a pair of clippers to completing my first few grooms and excited to continue practicing and build up clients with experience!

Hollie

Unleashing a World of Possibilities with Pet Courses: An Invaluable Learning Experience" I recently took some pet courses and modules and I have to say I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and depth of the content. The modules were engaging, and informative, and covered a wide range of topics related to pet care, behavior, and training. The online format made it convenient and accessible, and the interactive quizzes and hands-on activities helped me retain the information better.

Sev Sati

I learned so much while completing the dog grooming diploma. The assignments make you delve into so much valuable information.

Meagan Summers

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning dog grooming. It was very well set out and easy to follow. I gained so much knowledge from the content.

Pauline

I enjoyed doing this course, and working at your own pace was convenient. Also, when there was an issue, the response was exceptionally quick. I was also impressed with the content; I wasn't expecting such in depth coverage. There was a couple of assessment questions that were broad, and perhaps, could have been more direct to what was actually required, other than that I was happy. Let's see where this diploma takes me.

Felina Berry

Loved the dog behaviour and training course. Looking forward to doing the diploma and first aid course now. I am hoping I will gain enough experience from this to open my own dog grooming business. Highly recommend !!

Bonnie Daniel

Although an online service, the customer service was personal, excellent and fast.

Joanna Wand

This course is amazing and enjoyable! I completed my Dog Grooming Certificate, Behavioural and Training Certificate and my Pets First Aid Certificate in 2021. I was given excellent support, no question was to dumb! I now run my own Dog Grooming Business! Thankyou

Margy Ingram

excellent place really enjoyed learning here alot better than others thank you

Julie Hosking

Thank you for a thorough, in depth course on Dog Behaviour and Training. The course material was well presented and easy to follow. The assessment was thorough and time was taken to review my assessment and give feedback. Thank you so much for a great course.

Alison Jessup

Thorough self paced comprehensive online dog grooming course. There are sufficient video references to give you the confidence to start grooming on your own.

Jennifer Hocking

This course is extremely successful in teaching dog grooming online! I was looking for an online dog grooming course that didn't require sending video proof of grooming dogs and I found it in this one. This course provides in depth and up to date information on dog grooming and how to set up your own business, in a user-friendly format. It encourages you to do your own research to better yourself. I enjoyed learning with Pet Courses and in the future I am planning on purchasing their dog training course.

Chloe

Thank you for having such an inspiring course,once I started it I could not stop. Well structured, easy to understand, the videos provided really helpful. Having a mentor and a forum to go to helped me grow confidence that I could do it. Hope I can do the course justice and apply it to real life. I am working at a salon one to two days a week now and loving it,the things I have learnt from this course are all handy material I can reflect on later.

Georgia O'neill

I love how this course is set out. You can do it at your own pace and a lot of the pracs you do when you have time. It was filled with so much knowledge but didn’t overwhelm me. I felt there was so many useful tools like the business plan, dog first aid chart and pdf files you get along the way that you can refer back to which is such a bonus. I feel way more confident now starting my own dog grooming business journey. I still have a long way to go but this has been a great learning experience. I got this course half price which was great. I would have given 5 stars if I received a little welcome back or more encouragement along the way.

Lauren

I really enjoyed this course as it was so easy to follow and to understand. I am soon planning to set up a small home based dog grooming service and this course has really encouraged and boosted my confidence to do so. I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Roshna Anurag

I really enjoyed this course. It was written well and easy to understand. I would recommend this course to anyone who is interested in becoming a professional groomer or even just wanting to groom there own dog at home.

Sam Stopp

Because of these courses, I have gained a better understanding of dog behavior and training, which has been very beneficial to me. Being able to learn online while working has been very convenient. I hope to find relevant employment successfully after obtaining the certificate.

Fei Stockman

The course provided great learning outcomes. The assessments made you think about the industry and what you want to bring to it - not just vanilla questions. Would recommend.

Bel Holden

Excellent course! I have the bundle including behaviour and first aid. I feel so much more confident and have found many resources to help me along the way. Marking of the assignments was extremely prompt. I highly recommend this course.

Clare Andrew

The Dog Grooming Course was great, and I learnt a lot! I had all the support during the course, and after finish, found a job in a great place who gave me the opportunity of working in this beautiful industry! I totally recommend this course! I also studied Dog Behaviour and First Aid( I paid for the bundle) and loved it!

Rebeca Mascarenhas Mayer Barro

coarse was well structured and informative. If I had any questions, they were quickly answered. look forward to putting my new knowledge into practical use.

Jayde Hall

Really enjoyed this course. Learnt so much along the way. I started the course at the same time i started my job working with around 50 dogs. It was excellent to learn something in the module then to see it actually happen at work. It has been a great learning experience for me.

Ms Samantha Bissett

The grooming course content was relevant, interesting and very helpful. It was easy to read and follow. I have learnt so much and highly recommend. Admin are very quick to respond to any questions.

Amanda Grant

I enjoyed the course and being able to finish in my own time. The content was good and I think I learned a lot of things that work experience alone would not teach me. Some questions on the assessment could have been more clear or direct but it was still really good.

Simone Cloake

I did not know what to expect from this course I just knew I wanted to start learning what I felt was my calling. I was unsure because I had no experience, but this course is very complete and the staff is very kind and fast (thanks Sarah for all your help!). Anyway 5/5!

Kiara

The steps to sign up, download and get going were easy to follow. Navigating through the course was straight forward. The actual course structure was very insightful and increased my kowledge considerably.

Alex

I loved the way the course is self paced so can do in your own time. The content of the course was very thorough and enjoyable. A fun & great way to help you set up for success. Looking forward to completing other modules soon.

Sally Morgan

Excellent and informative course which has enabled me to work in my own part time successful dog grooming business.

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In today's lesson, you'll have fun personalizing your computer by choosing your own desktop pictures, window colors, and sound scheme. Along the way, you'll learn about the important Control Panel window in Windows 7, and tips for using dialog boxes and those occasional mysterious dimmed options that do nothing when you click them. The skills you learn in this lesson will go a long way to helping you gain complete control of your computer.

Sometimes the most handy and useful things are also the easiest to learn and use. And that's certainly the case with Windows 7 desktop gadgets, sticky notes, and calculator. In this lesson, you'll learn all about these wonderfully practical and easy-to-use Windows 7 features. If you ever need to deal with dates, times, time zones, weather, currency conversions, newspaper headlines, reminders, unit conversions, or any of the other little tasks that seem to clutter most peoples' everyday lives, you're sure to find some real time-savers in this easy lesson.

No matter how you intend to use your computer, there’ll be times when there's some typing involved. It might be for writing e-mail messages, memos, or letters, or it might be for taking notes in a course, or for chatting with others in a Web site. Whatever the reason, today's lesson will teach you all the tricks for making typing (and editing) quick and easy. And you'll also discover how to save your work in files and folders, so it'll always be there when you need it!

Everything that's in your computer is stored on its hard drive. The hard drive is like a filing cabinet containing files organized into folders. Finding things you've saved in the past is a matter of opening the filing cabinet, so to speak, and then locating the correct folder. You'll use the Windows Explorer program to accomplish this. And in this lesson, you'll learn how it all works so you can start gaining complete mastery of your own files and folders.

<p>Today it's time to have some fun with photographs. In today's lesson, you'll learn to use Windows Live Photo Gallery to get pictures from a camera into your computer. You'll learn some tips for organizing those photos. And you'll also learn how to rotate pictures that are sideways, delete any awful pictures you'd rather nobody ever see, and print all your favorite photos on paper.</p> <h1></h1>

In this lesson, we'll have even more fun with photos. Today, you’ll learn how to further organize your photos by renaming them, rating them, and adding captions and tags. You’ll also learn how to search for photos with tags. And you’ll learn about Photo Gallery’s editing tools for adjusting brightness and contrast, straightening crooked pictures, correcting red eye, and cropping.

<p>The Internet is home to popular Web sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, ed2go, and many others. I'm sure many of you have seen reference to .com sites in ads and elsewhere. If you don't have a lot of computer experience, you might find it difficult to get to the many things you hear about on the Web. But not after this lesson! Today, I'll teach you how to use Internet Explorer, the program that provides access to all of those popular Web sites.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p>

<p>Managing files and folders is one of those computer skills that every computer user needs to know. In many work and school environments, people just assume you know how to manage files, and they rarely provide any details on how to accomplish things like copying, moving, or renaming files and folders. Today's lesson will explain how to do those very things that others assume you already know how to do. </p> <p><b> </b></p>

<p>In this lesson, you'll expand your file management skills by learning how to delete and recover files. You'll learn how to select multiple files to work with so you don't always have to manage your files one at a time. And we'll discuss how to copy files to and from removable media like flash drives, CDs, and DVDs. </p> <h1></h1>

<p>Your computer is an investment of money, and the pictures and other files you store on your computer are an investment of time. You might even have some photos or other files that are so precious the thought of losing them causes you anxiety. What you need to do is protect those files. And that's just what this chapter is all about—how to use the tools and techniques that are built right into Windows to help you protect your valuable time and files!</p> <h1></h1>

<p>In our final lesson, you'll learn some more techniques for protecting your computer, including using resources for free protection from viruses and spyware. You'll learn how to remove programs you no longer want or need. You'll learn how to copy and paste text and create screenshots. And you'll discover some great timesaving tips and shortcuts, as well as resources for helping yourself so you don't have to be so dependent on others. </p> <h1></h1>

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