Digital Foundations™A program of The Luc Cochran Foundation
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Managing Files & Folders

Save, find, rename, move and delete your documents without losing them. This course is written in plain language, moves at your pace, and never assumes you have used technology before. Every lesson includes clear steps, examples and a short knowledge check so you can be sure the skill stuck.

Duration
1h 10m
Lessons
6 lessons
Quizzes
1 quiz
Instructor
The Luc Cochran Foundation
Last updated
Updated August 31, 2026

What you’ll learn

  • Save a file where you can find it again
  • Create and organise folders

Course curriculum

Understanding Files and Folders

Learn the basic building blocks of organizing a computer.

  1. 1What Are Files and Folders?Explain the difference between a file and a folder.7 min
  2. 2Navigating File Explorer and FinderOpen and browse your computer's file system.8 min

Saving, Naming, and Organizing

Build habits that keep your documents easy to find.

  1. 1Saving a File So You Can Find ItSave a new file to a location you'll remember.8 min
  2. 2Creating and Organizing FoldersSet up a simple folder system for your documents.8 min

Moving, Renaming, and Cleaning Up

Manage files confidently without losing anything by accident.

  1. 1Moving, Copying, and Renaming FilesMove files between folders and rename them safely.9 min
  2. 2Deleting and Recovering FilesDelete files safely and recover them if needed.7 min

Managing Files & Folders Quiz

Passing score 70% · unlimited attempts

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Who this course is for

  • Adults new to technology
  • Seniors building confidence
  • Job seekers
  • Students and families